Statement of Beliefs
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THEE HAND OF GOD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL (T.H.O.G.M.I)
Recognizes that it cannot, and does not desire to, bind the conscience of individuals in areas where scripture is silent. Rather, each believer is to be led in those areas, by God, to whom he or she alone is ultimately responsible. We believe the statement of Beliefs to be an accurate summary of what Scripture teaches.
The Inspired Scriptures
The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments are the inspired and infallible revelation of God to man and the authority of faith and conduct. T.H.O.G.M.I. accepts the Bible as the revealed will of God as the all-sufficient rule of faith and standard for daily living.
The Salvation of Man
Man’s only hope is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Salvation is by faith through the grace of God and is demonstrated through repentance which leads to a relationship with JESUS CHRIST.
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
We believe the baptism of the Holy Spirit is the promise of God available to all Christians. The Holy Spirit was sent as a Comforter to the disciples after Jesus’s ascension, to empower the church to preach the gospel throughout the entire world. The evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is demonstrated by speaking in diverse tongues (which is an unknown language).
Sanctification
The Act of separating oneself from everything that is evil, dedicating oneself to God, and walking in that which is good, upright, and morally pure.
Fasting and Prayer
The act of separating oneself from the natural everyday things of life and giving oneself to God through abstinence from food and/or drink. This allows for the tangible manifestation of the Holy Spirit and the deliverance of God’s people to walk into prosperity.
Marriage to the Opposite Sex, Sexual Purity and Sexual Conduct
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We believe that marriage should be single, exclusive union between a natural-born man and a natural-born woman, ORDAINED and SANCTIFIED BY GOD (Genesis 2:24; Leviticus 20:13; Matthew 19:5,6). We believe that any form of sexual immorality such as adultery, fornication, homosexuality, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, pornography, or any attempt to change one’s sex or disagreement with one’s biological sex, is sinful and offensive to GOD. We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture or the doctrines of the church.