The Embassy

WHAT WE BELIEVE

ABOUT GOD

We believe in one God, revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4; II Corinthians 13:14; John 1:1) We believe that our Lord Jesus Christ is the only begotten of the Father, and is truly God and truly man. He was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a vicarious and atoning death for the sins of the world, was resurrected bodily for our justification, and now reigns in Glory until all things be put under His feet. (I Tim. 3:16)

ABOUT OUR SAVIOR

We believe the Lord Jesus Christ as the only begotten Son of God the Father, conceived of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. We believe that He lived a sinless life, provided for atonement of our sins by His death on the cross, was resurrected after three days, ascended back to the right hand of God the Father, and ever lives to make intercession for us. (John3:16, Matthew 1:18-20)

ABOUT SCRIPTURE

We believe in the absolute inspiration of the Holy Scriptures in their original autographs, given by the Holy Spirit without error as He moved upon holy men of old. Furthermore, we believe that the church has no authority to establish doctrine or practices contrary to these same scriptures, which were subsequently accepted as Canon by the early Christian Church. (I Tim. 3:16)

ABOUT MAN

We believe that man was made in the image of God and is the crown of creation. He is now by reason of the “fall” spiritually alienated from his Creator. Apart from God he has no ability to attain to this high calling. (Psalm 8; Ephesians 2:8-9) We believe that justification is by grace through faith in our Lord’s sacrifice on Calvary. (Romans 3:21-24) We believe that all people are to repent and be buried with our Lord Jesus Christ in the water of baptism. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:28; Romans 6:4; II Peter 3:9) We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is an endowment of power given by God to anoint the believer for sanctification and evangelism. It is our understanding that the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit are active within the body of Christ until the coming of the Lord. Furthermore, we believe that the development of these gifts ought to be encouraged under the guidance of local church authority. (Acts 8:14-17; Acts 19:1-2; I Cor. 12:4-7) We believe that those who are called by the name of Christ should depart from iniquity, understanding that salvation from the penalty of sin only beings the process of redemption. We acknowledge that one work of the Holy Spirit is to create in us the character of Christ. (II Tim. 2:19)

ABOUT THE CHURCH

We believe in the Priesthood of the believer; that is to say, all people born of God have equal status before God and direct access to their Lord. (Pet. 2:5) We believe in the identity of the body of Christ on the earth is primarily perceived through the local church. While encouraging the voluntary association of local churches, and recognizing the need of consensus on matters of fundamental doctrine and conduct, we strongly confess the local church to be sovereign and autonomous. (Rev. 2, 3) We believe that the callings of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher are functional within the body of Christ until the Lord’s return. Furthermore, these ministries are gifts to the church for the purpose equipping the saints for the work of the ministry, that the body of Christ may be edified. (Ephesians 4:11-16).

ABOUT THE KINGDOM

We believe in the literal Second Coming of our Lord, the literal rule of Christ upon the earth, the resurrection of the regenerate to eternal life and the unregenerated to eternal damnation, and the ultimate victory of the eternal Kingdom of God. (Acts 1:9-11; Daniel 12:2; Revelations 22:1-7).

ABOUT HEALING

We believe in Divine Healing that divine provision was made for the physical, mental, and spiritual healing of the believer through the prayer of faith and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for by the redemptive work of Christ and is a privilege to every believer in the Church today.

ABOUT DELIVERANCE

We are ministry that emphasizes deliverance and how to live a holy life--a life approved by God--that closes doors to the entry of demons. We believe that deliverance is not only a one-time event. We believe that deliverance is a process requiring a change of lifestyle. When someone receives deliverance but does not change the lifestyle and/or thought-life that gave the "legal rights" for those demons to enter, the demons will re-enter that person. We believe in building a structured life now based upon the freedom one has received through deliverance. (Psalm 18: 17-24, Matthew 10: 7-15, Mark 16:15-17)

APOSTOLIC MOVEMENT


Apostolic Movement:

The worldwide activation of the Holy Spirit released in the Body of Christ resulting in the restoration (re-ordering) of all things. Acts 3:19-21

Restoration of:
1. Relationship - Malachi 4:6; Luke 15:11-32; 1 Corinthians 4:15
2. Biblical Doctrine/Teaching – Hebrews 6:1
3. Five-Fold Ministry- Ephesians 4:11-12
4. Ministry of the Holy Spirit – Luke 3:16; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-4
5. Miracles – 1 Corinthians 12:10-11

The Ministry of the Apostle:

Apostle- (Greek-apostolos) “One who is sent forth.” One called and sent by the Anointing to have and operate in spiritual authority. Character, gifts, and abilities enable Apostles to gather and establish people in Kingdom truth and order, especially through founding and overseeing churches and ministries.
1 Corinthians 12:28 “And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.”
Ephesians 4:11 “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers.”

Functions of Apostles and Apostolic Ministries:
Establish a Spiritual climate/atmosphere in regions that is conducive for a release of God’s Glory
1 Corinthians 12:28 “First (Greek-proton) apostles.”
Blasting, Trailblazers, Penetrating, Forerunner, Pioneer Anointing.

Territorial Spirits – Governing spirits/strongholds over regions, cities, nations. Daniel 10:13 “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days:” 1 Corinthians 15:32 ‘If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus,”
Strongholds – Mindsets, Doctrines, Ideologies contrary to the Word of God. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 “… mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,”

Establish an Apostolic People
Matthew 28:19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations” NKJV
This is an Apostolic Commission!!
Evangelists make believers/converts – Apostles make disciples.

Establish Churches
Apostolic People require Apostolic Churches where they will be equipped and released for the work of the ministry through:
• Doctrine- Acts 2:42 “…they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship,” Ephesians 2:20 “The foundation of the church is built upon the Apostles, Prophets, and the Revelation of Jesus Christ.”
• Prayer
• Fellowship
• Preaching- Inspiration through exhortation, proclamation and demonstration. Mark 16:15 “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature,”
• Teaching- Inspiration through edification (building up). Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,”
o Treaching - (combination of teaching & preaching)
Matthew 4:23 “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing (demonstration) all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people,”

Establish Biblical Order/Government

Restore five-fold (government) ministry to oversee and maintain the order of God, which is represented through theocracy and not democracy.
Theocracy -God controlled, God centered, God ruled.
Democracy- People controlled, People centered, People ruled. 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-16; Titus 1:5
Establish “Fathering Ministries/Relationship”
1 Corinthians 4:15 “For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet [have ye] not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.”

Fathers and overseers are committed to establishing and developing growing relationship.

Some Fatherly Responsibilities:
1. Training and Discipline - Exodus 18:13-26; Hebrews 12:5-10; Colossians 1:28
2. Provision - 2 Kings 2:12; Proverbs 13:22; Luke15:12
3. Reproduce - John 15:16
4. Releasing - Acts11: 21-22; Acts13:3-4
5. Impartation - 2 Timothy 1:6