PCAN Fundamental Doctrine
The basic and fundamental doctrine of this Church shall be the Bible standard of salvation
(Acts 2:36-47) which is:
(Acts 2:36-47) which is:
- Acceptance and confession of the truth that Jesus Christ is the One and Only LORD GOD ALMIGHTY incarnate to be our Savior. He is both The Deity and also Human (Acts 2:36-37A; Isaiah43:10-12; John 8:19-24; Colossians 2:8-10; Acts 4:10-12);
- Recognition of one’s fallen,sinful condition (Acts 2:37A; Jeremiah 17:9; John 3:19-21; 1 John 1:8-10; Acts 7:51-53);
- Sincere seeking after the will of God for one’s own life (Acts 2:37B; Isaiah 55:6; John 5:39; Hebrews 11:6; Acts 17:27);
- Repentance (Acts 2:38A; Ezekiel 14:6-8; Luke 13:3; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Acts 26:20);
- Baptism by immersion in water in the Name of the LORD Jesus Christ for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38B; Isaiah 1:16-18; Luke 24:45-48; Hebrews 10:17-18; Acts 10:43);
- Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Acts 2:38C-39; Joel 2:28-29; John 20:22; Ephesians 5:18; Acts 19:5-6);
- Living a life of Holiness, without which no man shall see the LORD, which includes abiding by the standards of righteousness established by the Pastor of this congregation, including the Biblical doctrines opposing all forms of homosexuality and affirming that marriage between members of the same sex is contrary to righteousness. (Acts 2:40-46A; Ezekiel 36:27-28; John 15:1-17; 2 John 9-12; Acts 11:22-26;
- Being a faithful witness unto the LORD as He enables (Acts 2:46B-47; Isaiah 44:6-8; Matthew 10:24-27; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Acts 1:8).