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Church Ordinances

Sacred practices instituted by Christ for the church.

Ordinances are outward, visible signs of an inward, spiritual reality. They are not means of salvation but are acts of obedience and remembrance that Christ gave to the church. At Father’s Heart, we observe these ordinances as part of our faith and practice.

Water Baptism

The ordinance of baptism by total immersion in water is commanded in the Scriptures. All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Saviour and Lord are to be so baptised. This is a declaration to the world that they identify with Christ in his death and have been raised with Him in newness of life.

Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16, Acts 10:47-48, Romans 6:4

The Lord’s Supper / Holy Communion

The Lord’s Supper consisting of the elements: the Bread and the Cup of the fruit of the vine, is a symbol expressing our sharing the Divine Nature of our Lord Jesus Christ; a memorial of His suffering and death; and a prophecy of His second coming and is enjoined on all believers till He comes.

2 Peter 1:4, 1 Corinthians 11:26

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit

The baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance. With the baptism in the Holy Spirit comes the endowment of power for life and service, the bestowing of the gifts or enabling of the Holy Spirit and their uses in the ministry of the body of Christ. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth.

Acts 2:4, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12:1–31, Acts 8:12-17, Acts 10:44–48, Acts 19:1–6

Divine Healing

Divine Healing was provided for in the Old Testament and is an integral part of the Gospel.

Psalm 103:1-3, Matthew 8:16-17, Acts 5:16, James 5:14-16

The Second Advent of Christ

The second coming of Christ includes the catching away of the Church, followed by the actual, visible return of Christ with his saints (the Church) to reign with Him on the earth for one thousand years. This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel and the establishment of universal peace.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Zechariah 14:5, Matthew 24:27-30, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 19:11-14, Revelation 20:1-6, Zephaniah 3:19-20, Romans 11:26-27, Isaiah 11:6-9, Micah 4:3-4

The Final Judgement

There will be a final judgement in which the wicked dead will be raised and be judged according to their works. Whoever is not found written in the Book of Life will, together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.

Matthew 25:46, Mark 9:43–48, Revelation 19:20, Revelation 20:11–15, Revelation 21:8

The New Heavens and the New Earth

We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21:1-2

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