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📖 The Inspired and Omni-Relevant Word of God

We believe the Bible is the inspired, God-breathed, and divinely revealed Word of God, authored by the Holy Spirit through holy men of God (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21). It is not a book of human origin or opinion, but the living voice of God in written form.

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✨ The Bible Is Alive and Active

• Hebrews 4:12 – The Word is “alive and powerful.”

• It doesn’t just record what God said — it reveals what God is still saying.

• It discerns hearts, renews minds, and convicts, comforts, and transforms lives through the Spirit.

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👑 The Authority of Scripture

The Bible holds supreme and final authority in all areas of life. We do not place tradition, modern culture, or popular opinion above God’s Word. It is our complete guide in:

• Salvation – revealing the plan of redemption and the new birth.

• Doctrine – instructing us in truth and protecting us from false teachings.

• Moral Conduct – setting the standard for holiness, justice, and integrity.

• Spiritual Transformation – shaping hearts to reflect the image of Christ.

• Daily Living – providing wisdom for relationships, stewardship, conflict, and purpose.

• Eternity – unveiling God’s promises, judgment, and the hope of eternal life.

The Word doesn’t adjust to time — time submits to the Word.

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🌍 The Bible Is Omni-Relevant

The Bible is not bound by culture, century, or civilization. It is Omni-Relevant — eternal in truth, transcending:

• Every generation

• Every government

• Every technological era

• Every personal struggle

Whether spoken to ancient Israel or the 21st-century believer, God’s Word remains timeless and true. No social issue, doctrinal question, or life circumstance lies outside its scope.

• Psalm 119:89

• Isaiah 40:8 

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❌ We Reject Substitutes

We fully reject:

• Traditions of men that override God’s commandments (Mark 7:13)

• Philosophies that elevate human reasoning above divine truth (Colossians 2:8)

• Modern reinterpretations that dilute or contradict Apostolic doctrine

The Bible alone is the final rule of faith, practice, and spiritual discernment.

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📢 Final Declaration

We build our lives, our doctrine, and our church on the foundation of the Word. It is the unshakable anchor for every soul who desires truth in a world of compromise.

The Bible is not outdated. It is God’s eternal message, still speaking.

It is not optional. It is our authority.

It is not one of many. It is the only Word of God.

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⓵ The One True God Revealed in Jesus Christ.

At CTC, we believe in One True God—eternal, indivisible, and all-powerful. He has revealed Himself to humanity in many ways throughout Scripture, but the fullness of His identity is revealed in Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God.

We reject the idea of three co-equal persons or divine beings. Instead, we believe God is One Spirit (John 4:24) who manifested Himself in flesh
(1 Timothy 3:16) as the Son—not to introduce a second divine being, but to redeem the world through a body prepared for sacrifice.

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📜 There Is Only One God:

• Deuteronomy 6:4

• Isaiah 45:5

The foundation of all biblical revelation is that God is One—not in unity, but in singularity. He has no partners, peers, or equals.

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✝️ Jesus Christ: The One True God Manifest in Flesh:

• John 1:1, 14

• Colossians 2:9

• 1 Timothy 3:16

• John 14:8–11

We believe that Jesus Christ is the One God revealed in visible form. He was not another person in the Godhead, but rather the Word (Logos) made flesh. The eternal Spirit of God dwelled fully and completely in the man Christ Jesus.

Jesus is called the Son of God because:

• He was conceived miraculously by the Holy Ghost (Luke 1:35).

• He was born of a woman, making Him human in body but divine in identity.

The body of Jesus was not a second divine being—it was the visible, sinless vessel through which the invisible God worked and revealed Himself. The Spirit was God; the flesh was the means of expressing God. 

• 2 Corinthians 5:19

Jesus’ humanity was real—He wept, He slept, He suffered. But the source of His authority, power, and sinlessness was the Spirit of God within Him.

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🌍 The Humility of God Revealed in Christ:

• Philippians 2:5–8

Though He existed in the form of God, Christ did not cling to divine privilege. Instead, He emptied Himself, taking on the form of a servant. This act of divine humility wasn’t the surrender of deity—it was the concealing of His glory for the sake of redemption.

He was obedient unto death—not as a lesser being, but as God expressing perfect submission through the man Christ Jesus.

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❶ Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Three Roles of One God:

We believe that Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not three persons, but three roles of the One Eternal Spirit.

Role	Role	Scriptural Basis
Father	The invisible, eternal Creator – God above us, creating us.	John 4:24, Isaiah 57:15
Son	The visible image – God with us, redeeming us.	John 1:14, Hebrews 1:3, Isaiah 9:6
Holy Spirit	The indwelling Spirit – God in us, at work in us.	Romans 8:9–11, John 14:17–18

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• Isaiah 9:6 – Jesus is called the Everlasting Father.

• John 14:18 – Jesus said, “I will come to you.”

• Romans 8:9–11 – The Spirit of Christ is the Spirit of God.

These are not three persons, but three ways the one God relates to His creation.

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💧 The Saving Name - JESUS:

• Matthew 1:21

• Acts 4:12

• Philippians 2:9–11

The name “Jesus” is the redemptive name of God revealed to mankind. It is the only name given under heaven by which we must be saved.

In Scripture, all baptisms were performed in the name of Jesus:

• Acts 2:38

• Acts 8:16

• Acts 19:5

The apostles understood that Jesus is the name of the Father (John 5:43), the Son (Matthew 1:21), and the Holy Ghost (John 14:26).

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⚠️ A Gospel Without Jesus’ Name Is No Gospel at All:

• Galatians 1:8

Any teaching that separates the Father, Son, and Spirit into separate persons—rather than understanding them as the one God revealed through different manifestations—is a distortion of the gospel.

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👑 The Revelation Summary:

Truth	Scriptures
There Is One God	Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 45:5
God Became Flesh	John 1:14, 1 Timothy 3:16
God’s Humility in Christ	Philippians 2:5–8
Fullness dwelt in Christ	Colossians 2:9
Jesus Is the Father Revealed	Isaiah 9:6, John 14:9
Jesus Is the Spirit Revealed	Romans 8:9–11
One Saving Name	Acts 4:12, Acts 2:38
Gospel Consistency	Galatians 1:8

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We proclaim Jesus Christ as the One True God—the fullness of the Godhead revealed bodily. He is the Father above us, the Son with us, and the Spirit within us.

One God. One Lord. One Name.

JESUS.

 

✝️ Obeying the Gospel of Jesus Christ

The Gospel is more than a message to believe—it is a reality to obey and experience. Scripture defines the Gospel as Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1–4). Jesus called this transformation the new birth (John 3:3, 5), and the apostles preached it in Acts 2:38.

Salvation is not just belief—it is a response to the Gospel that brings spiritual rebirth.

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1️⃣ The Gospel Announced & Applied

Historical Event	Personal Response	Key Texts
Death of Jesus	Repentance — turning from sin	Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3
Burial of Jesus	Water baptism in Jesus’ name — burial of the old life	Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3–4
Resurrection of Jesus	Receiving the Holy Ghost — resurrection power within	Acts 2:4; Romans 8:11

The Gospel becomes transformational when it is obeyed, not just believed. New Testament salvation is about more than acknowledgment—it is about full participation in the work of Christ.

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🛑 Repentance — Identification with His Death

• Acts 17:30

• Luke 13:3

• 2 Corinthians 7:10

Repentance is the first response to the Gospel and the first step in the new birth. It is more than guilt, regret, or a whispered apology—it is a complete transformation of mind, heart, and direction.

To repent means to:

• Turn from sin and rebellion

• Acknowledge God’s authority as Lord

• Submit your will to His

• Die to the old life so that a new one can begin

Repentance is not a performance or a vague feeling of remorse. It is a spiritual death—a surrendering of control, a burial of pride, and a decision to walk a different path. It is choosing to be crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20), laying down the desires of the flesh to pursue the will of God.

“Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation…” — 2 Corinthians 7:10

True repentance produces visible fruit: changed desires, changed direction, and a heart that is soft before God. Without this death to self, there is no burial (baptism), and no resurrection (Spirit infilling). Repentance clears the altar of your heart—preparing it for the fire of the Holy Ghost.

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🌊 Baptism in Jesus’ Name — Identification with His Burial

• John 3:5 (water)

• Acts 2:38; Acts 4:12

• Romans 6:4

Baptism is the biblical response to repentance and signifies the burial of our old life. The New Testament Greek word baptizo means to immerse, and all biblical baptisms were done in the name of Jesus.

In Matthew 28:19, Jesus commanded the apostles to baptize in the name (singular) of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This was not a ritual formula, but a divine instruction to invoke the revealed name behind those titles.

That name is Jesus:

• He came in the Father’s name (John 5:43)

• He is the Son (Matthew 1:21)

• The Holy Spirit is sent in His name (John 14:26)

On the Day of Pentecost, the apostles obeyed Jesus’ command exactly when Peter declared:

“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ…” — Acts 2:38

Acts 2:38 is the fulfillment of Matthew 28:19.

The apostles understood the command and applied it through the singular name that represents all three roles: Jesus.

Baptism in the name of Jesus is the only baptismal method taught, practiced, and recognized in the New Testament church.

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🔥 Receiving the Holy Ghost — Identification with His Resurrection

• John 3:5 (Spirit)

• Acts 2:4; Acts 10:46; Acts 19:6

The Holy Ghost is the resurrection power of God living inside the believer. It is not a symbolic act or quiet inward moment—it is a supernatural experience, evidenced by speaking with other tongues, just as it was on the Day of Pentecost.

The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead now gives us newness of life (Romans 8:11).

This promise is not limited to the apostles or the early church—it is for all believers today (Acts 2:39).

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🔑 The Complete Plan — Acts 2:38:

“Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” — Acts 2:38

This is the only place in Scripture where all elements of the Gospel are preached in a single response. It is the Biblical blueprint for entering into salvation.

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✅ Obeying the Gospel Circle

“I am not ashamed of the Gospel … it is the power of God to salvation…” — Romans 1:16

The word “Gospel” (euaggelion) means Good News—but that news must be obeyed to be realized.

The Gospel forms a circle:

1. Declared – Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection.

2. Obeyed – Our response: repentance, baptism, Spirit-infilling.

3. Lived – We walk daily in the power of new life.

The Gospel is not complete in our lives until we respond to it.

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🔥 The New Birth: The Only Way In

Jesus said,

“Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.”
— John 3:5

We reject the ideas of:

• Salvation by mental belief alone

• Symbolic rituals with no spiritual substance

• Prayer-based salvation with no obedience to Scripture

Biblical salvation is not inherited, automatic, or achieved by tradition—it is the new birth, the only way to enter the Kingdom of God.

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One Gospel · One Response · One Plan of Salvation

Repent • Be Baptized in Jesus’ Name • Receive the Holy Ghost

Don’t just believe the Gospel — obey it. Experience it. Live it.

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🕊️ Sanctification – A Life Set Apart

Sanctification means “to be set apart.” It is the natural and necessary next step after salvation. Once a believer is born again, they are called to live a life that is holy, distinct, and wholly dedicated to Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”

Sanctification involves both a spiritual position and an :

• We are positionally set apart at salvation, made holy by the blood of Jesus.
• We are progressively sanctified throughout our walk with God as we grow in obedience, spiritual discipline, and godly character.

 

📈 Sanctification Is a Lifelong Process

2 Peter 1:5–8 (NKJV)
“...giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Sanctification is not instant perfection — it is a daily growth process empowered by the Holy Spirit. God shapes us to become more like Christ, developing both internal fruit and external evidence of transformation.

🧬 Sanctification Touches Every Area of Life

True sanctification affects every part of the believer’s life, including but not limited to:

• Conduct – How we behave and treat others. 
• Speech – How we speak and communicate. 
• Appearance – How we present ourselves outwardly, including modesty and holiness in dress. 

A sanctified life is a visible witness to the world that Christ has made a difference. Holiness is not legalism — it is love-driven separation unto God.

✅ Summary: A Disciple Set Apart. 

To be sanctified is to live as a disciple of Christ, called out from the world and devoted to Him in every area of life. Sanctification is the evidence that salvation is working in us as we pursue the image of Jesus through us.

👑 The Kingdom of God – Our Spiritual Domain

The Kingdom of God is the believer’s spiritual domain — the realm where Jesus reigns as King in the hearts and lives of His people. The Kingdom is not just a future place, but a present reality that is entered through the new birth and lived out daily by surrendered disciples.

Jesus and His Apostles did not only preach salvation — they also preached the Kingdom of God. The Gospel is the message of both salvation and Kingdom transformation.

• Mark 1:15

  Acts 8:12

• Acts 28:31

📖 The Gospel Is the Doctrine of the Kingdom

• John 3:3,5

To see and enter the Kingdom, we must believe and obey the Gospel — the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ applied through repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name, and the infilling of the Holy Spirit. But Kingdom life does not end at salvation — it begins there.

🔍 Seek First the Kingdom

• Matthew 6:33

When we seek God's Kingdom first — above our own plans, comfort, or ambition — we become Kingdom Advancers. This means we are taking spiritual territory away from the enemy and establishing Christ’s rule in our homes, churches, cities, and lives.

• Luke 10:19

🛡️ How Do We Seek First God's Kingdom?

We actively advance the Kingdom through lifestyle, discipline, and service:

• Romans 14:17–18

• Love God. 
• Disciple People. 
• Serve Others. 
• Practice Spiritual Disciplines:
  • Prayer
  • Fasting
  • Bible Reading
  • Attending Church Consistently
• Live a Sanctified and Holy Life. 
• Walk in Righteousness, Peace, and Joy. 
• Steward our Time, Treasure, and Talent for the King. 

✅ Summary: The Kingdom Is Now

We are not waiting for the Kingdom — we are walking in it now. Every born-again believer is called to live as a Kingdom citizen: submitted to the King, empowered by His Spirit, and sent on mission to make disciples and tread on darkness.

🏛️ The Church – God's Called-Out People

Within the Kingdom of God is the Church — the Ecclesia — the gathered and called-out ones. The Church is not simply an institution or a service, but a living, breathing Body of Believers who have been transformed by the Gospel and joined together under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

The Church is God's physical representation on Earth. It is His hands, His feet, and His voice in the world today.

As Scripture declares, the Church is One Body made up of many members, each with unique gifts, callings, and functions, yet united by the same Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:12–13 (NKJV)
“For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body...”

Matthew 16:18 (NKJV)
“...on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”

📣 The Co-Mission: Called to Disciple

The Church is a called-out congregation, growing in truth and advancing in unity to fulfill the co-mission of Jesus: to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19–20). We are not saved to sit — we are saved to be sent. The Church is both the gathering place and the sending place.

🏠 The Church Gathers — And It Matters

While the Church is more than a building, gathering for worship, teaching, fellowship, and unity is essential.

We believe that assembling together strengthens our faith, deepens our love for one another, and aligns us with Heaven’s agenda.

We also believe it is a command as seen below:

Heb. 10:24 (ESVS)
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

We refuse to make optional that which is a command.

When we gather, we receive spiritual nourishment, apostolic instruction, and divine direction. We become stronger together than we could ever be alone. The Church is both the family of God and the army of God, marching in step to expand His Kingdom on Earth.

✅ Summary: We Are the Church

We are the called-out ones, gathered in love, unified in purpose, and committed to the mission. The Church is the visible expression of God's Kingdom, and it will prevail through every season, every challenge, and every generation — until the return of the King.

⏳ The Last Days, The Rapture, & The Second Coming of Christ

We believe that we are currently living in the last of the last days — the season often referred to as the End Times. Biblical prophecy, spiritual decline, global unrest, and increased deception all point to the soon return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

🐍 The Spirit of Antichrist Is Already at Work

We recognize that the spirit of antichrist is already active in the world today, working to deceive, intimidate, and destroy believers. This spirit opposes Christ, truth, holiness, and the authority of God’s Word. Yet we stand in confidence knowing that the true Church of the living God will remain unshaken and victorious. (1 John 4:1-6)

🛡️ The Restrainer: The Holy Ghost in the Church

We believe that the Holy Ghost within the Church is the divine force holding back the full manifestation of the antichrist system. As long as the Spirit-filled Church remains on earth, the enemy cannot fully operate. But there is coming a moment when the Restrainer will be removed — when the Church is caught away to meet the Lord  2 Thessalonians 2:7–8

✨ The Rapture – Our Blessed Hope

This catching away is commonly called the Rapture — the moment when Jesus takes His Church to be with Him forever. This is our blessed hope and eternal reward: to live in Heaven with Jesus for all eternity. Mark 13:26–27, 1 Corinthians 15:52

🌍 The Second Coming & Millennial Reign

After the rapture of the Church and the period of tribulation, we believe that Jesus will return to earth with His saints to establish His earthly Kingdom. This event is known as the Second Coming of Christ — when He will physically return, defeat evil, and begin His Millennial Reign (1,000 years of righteous rule).

✅ Summary: Be Ready

• We are in the last days
• The Holy Ghost in the Church is holding back the antichrist
• The Rapture is coming — we will be caught up to meet Jesus
• Heaven is our eternal reward with Christ
• Jesus will return to earth and reign as King

We live with urgency, hope, and holy expectation, preparing our hearts and proclaiming the Gospel until the day we hear the trumpet sound.