People often ask us just what we believe. To answer this question, these "40 Points of Doctrine" have been prepared, which cover the principle teaching of the Church of God. These points of belief represent years and even lifetimes of study of the scriptures on the part of dedicated men of God, who devoted their lives to "rightly dividing the word of Truth." They are, and have been the teachings of the Church of God for generations, and are in harmony with the doctrine as taught by Christ and the apostles in the early days of the Church.
All of these points of belief have been taken directly from the Bible- God's Holy Word- Which is our only guide, and scriptural references are given after each one. Tracts are available on most of the subjects, and more information can be obtained either by writing to the address at the back of this pamphlet or by contacting your local Church of God 7th Day.
1: God, the Heavenly Father, is the creator of heaven and earth, the sea and all that is there in.-Gen 1:1, Acts 17: 24, Heb. 1: 10, 1 Cor. 8:6
He created all things by His son Yahshua, the Messiah- Eph. 3:9, Heb. 1:1-2, Gen 1:26, John 1:1-3, John 1:10, Prov. 8: 22-31, 1 Cor. 8:6, Col 1:15-16
2: The Bible- both the Old and New Testaments is the inspired word of God, and is complete, and infallible, and expresses God's will to mankind.- Deut 8:3, Luke 4:4, II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:21
3: The Seventh Day of the week is the Sabbath of the Lord, and is to be observed from even to even, from sunset to sunset. Gen 2:1 -3, Exodus 20:8-11, Acts 13:42-44, 18:4, Matt 28:1, Heb 4:4-11, Mark 1:32
4: Yahshua of Nazareth, our savior, is the only begotten son of God; born of the virgin Mary, conceived of the Holy Ghost; with God the Father, before the world began. Matt. 1:20-21, John 3:16, 17:5. He is our living Messiah, our high Priest and Mediator before the throne of God. -1 Timothy 2: 5.
5: Yahshua, the Messiah proved His Messiahship by remaining in the tomb for exactly 3 days and 3 nights; being crucified in the midst of the week (Wednesday), and rising from the dead at the end of the Sabbath (Saturday). Matt 12:40, Daniel 9:27; Matt 28:1-6.
6:The Saint's life must be patterned after the example of the perfect man, Messiah Yahshuah. -1 Peter 2:21- 24; Phil. 2:5; 2 Cor. 5:17.
7The Holy Spirit is the comforter, which abides in the believer and is manifest by power and the fruits of the Holy Spirit. - Acts 2; Gal 5: 22-26. Manifestations regulated according to 1 Cor. 14.
8:Repentance and remission of sins through the shed blood of Yahshua must be preached. Acts 2:38; Matt. 26:28
9:Conversion is necessary in order to be saved. Acts 3:19; Matt 18: 3.
10:We must be baptized by immersion, in the name of Yahshuah Messiah for the remission of sins. Acts 2:38; Mark 1:9-10.
11:Sanctification and Holiness is commanded for the people of God. Acts 20:32; Heb 12: 14; 1Peter 1:15-16.
12:There is power in the prayer of the righteous. James 5: 16; John 14:13-14,13. The prayer of faith and anointing with oil will heal the sick. James 5:14-15
15:The laying on of hands is to be practiced. Acts 8: 17; Acts 6:6-15. Satan is a personality, and as devil he is an adversary of God and the children of God. 1 Peter 5: 8; 1 John 3: 8; Jude 9; Matt 4:1-11
16:Man was created perfect, but through disobedience fell, bringing imperfection, death, and God's wrath upon mankind. Genesis 3; 1 Cor. 15:21-22
17:The Lord's Supper is to be observed annually at the beginning of 14th day of Nisan/Abib, Messiah being our example. Luke 22:7-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-26
18:The washing of the feet is to be observed in connection with the Lord's Supper. John 13: 4-5
19:The paying of tithes on all increase is a continued obligation. Malachi 3: 10; Matthew 23:23. This portion of our earnings belongs to the Lord and should be placed in His work.
20:The law of God, the Ten Commandments, must be taught and observed. Romans 3:31; James 2:8-11; Revelation 22:14-15
21:Sin is the transgression of the law. 1 John 3:4
22:Justification from sin is through Messiah Yahshuah alone. -1 Cor. 6:11; Romans 4:25, 5: 16-18.
23:All Saints should dress modestly, and should refrain from all worldliness. 1 Timothy 2: 9; 1 Cor. 11: 7, 14-15; 1 John 2:15-16.
24:All Carnal warfare and the participation therein are condemned by the Lord. Matt 5:38-39, 2 Cor. 10: 4, Ex. 20:13; Matt 26:52.
25:The law of the clean and unclean meats is to be observed. Leviticus 11; Ezekiel 44: 23.
26:The use of intoxicating liquors, alcoholic stimulants, tobacco, or any habit forming or mind-bending drug is forbidden. 1 Cor. 3: 16- 17; Prov. 20:1
27:Messiah condemned divorce and remarriage as being the sin of adultery. A man is permitted to have only one living wife, and a woman only one living husband. Luke 16:18; Romans 7:2-3; 1Timothy 3:2.
28:There is a final gathering of the dispersed Israel back to their land, one that is taking place now. Jeremiah 16:14-15; Amos 9:14-15; Ezek. 39: 27-28; 36:24; Jer. 32:37.
29:The third angel's message is a present day message, and will continue till the seconding coming of Yahshua. Revelation 14: 9-11
30:The seven last plagues are future and literal. Revelation 16
31:The return of Yahshua will be literal, visible, personal and imminent. Matt 24: 27; Rev1:7
32:The institution of the Kingdom of Heaven is at the return of our Lord Yahshua, the Messiah and the throne of David will be established at Jerusalem in the person of Messiah Yahshua. Isa. 9:6-7, Luke 1:32-33
33:Messiah Yahshua will return and fight in the battle of Armageddon. His coming will bring peace to the earth, and He will rule the world from Jerusalem during the 1,000 years of restoration (the Millennium ). Zech. 14, Rev. 20:4-6, Micah 4:3-7
34:The righteous people who died will be resurrected and rewarded at the second coming of the Messiah. I Thess. 4:16, Rev. 22:12
35:The meek shall inherit the earth and dwell therein forever. Matt. 5:5, Prov. 10:30
36:After the 1,000-year restoration period, Christ will deliver the Kingdom to God, the Father. It is then that the wicked will be resurrected to final judgment. I Cor. 15:22-24, Rev. 20, 21, 22, John 5: 28-29
37:The wicked will be eternally destroyed. Rev 20: 11-15, Rom. 6: 16, 23
38:The inspired name for God"s called out assembly is the "Church of God." I Cor. 1:2, 10:32, 11:16, 22; 15:9, II Cor. 1:1, Gal 1: 13, I Thess. 2:14, II Thess. 1: 4, I Tim. 3:5, 15; Acts 20:28.
39:Ministers of the Church of God are called "Elders", and are those disciples accepted into the ministry upon recommendation by an ordained Elder, through investigation, both from inside and outside the Church, as to character, his attributes as a Messianic, his ability to teach, and his faithfulness in doctrine of the Church. No one being entangled in adultery may hold any office in the Church. Acts 14: 23, Titus 1:5-9, I Tim. 3:1-5
40:The Overseers shall have general care over the Church as a whole, in territories or various countries, as need requires. Acts 20:28.