• God is Self-Existent, Our Creator, The Alpha (Beginning) & Omega (End), Gen 1:2
  • The Lord our God is ONE, Deut 6:4
  • Jesus is the ONLY way to God (Salvation), John 3:16-18; 14:6; 1 Peter 1:17-21
  • We Strive to “Be Like” Jesus (Live Pure and Holy Lives), 1 Peter 1: 13-16
  • We are “Set Apart”, Rom 15:16
  • God’s Requirement: The Ten Commandments, Exodus 20: 1-17; Deut 5: 7-21
  • Maturity is a Process; 2 Peter 3:18
  • “Die” Daily to Sin, Conform to His Likeness; Rom 8:29; 12:1-2
  • Doctrine of Original Sin; Gen 3:6-7
  • Heaven & Hell is Real; Luke 16: 19-31
  • God gives us Spiritual Gifts (Prophecy, Minister, Teacher, Exhorter, Mercy, Love, Server, Word of Knowledge, Healer, Miracles, Discernment, Diverse Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues), 1 Cor. 12-14; Eph. 4:11; Rom. 12:6
  • Gifts are given to Produce Fruit, Cor. 12:7; John 15
  • There are 9 Fruits of the Spirit (Love, Joy, Peace, Long Suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness Temperance), Gal. 5 22-26
  • A “Priesthood of Believers”, 1 Pet 2: 4-5
  • The Bible is authoritative, the Inspired Word of God, 2 Tim 3:16
  • As Believers, we are to Evangelize and Witness, Matt 28: 18-20, Luke 10:2, 20; 19:10
  • GSG is a Charismatic, Five Fold Ministry, (Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers), Eph 4: 11 -16

Why do I need salvation? 

  • The Law of Original Sin: It Started with Adam and Eve, Gen 3: 1-7
  • All are born into sin, Rom 3:23; 5:12; 6:22-23
  • We are ALL Sinners and need a Savior: Our part is to Confess our Sins, Rom 5:8; Rom 10:9-10

Jesus Sacrificed Himself for Us: What did He Do?

  • He died for our sins; “His Blood” on the Cross, Colossians 1:20
  • He cast our sins away forever (Forgiveness), Psalms 103:12
  • He gave us a chance for a new relationship; a new family, Eph 3:15
  • He has given us Eternal Life, John 3:16; Rom 6:22
  • He has given us the grace and power to live our lives holy, Rom 6:22
    • as a New Creation, 2 Cor 5:17
    • starting out as Baby Christians, growing, but not perfect, 1 Cor 3:1-2

Why should I receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?

The book of Acts describes definite effects that point to evidence that The Spirit has been received. The ones mentioned are speaking in tongues (Acts 2:4; 10:46; 19:6), prophesying (Acts 2:17; 19:6; 10:46), freely praising the great things of God (Acts 2:11; 10:46), boldness and power in witness (Acts 2:13-36), and obedience to God (Acts 5:32). Once empowered of the Spirit, Miracles (Gal 3:5), signs, and wonders (Acts 6;8, 13:9-11) are among the people. Luke describes it as an identifiable experience of the living God, not just a logical inference from a human act of will. There is a Promise in Acts 1:8 that when the Spirit comes upon us, we will receive power. And in this power we will be able to evangelize to the world.

We encourage you to declare your faith to the Lord, ask for the release and outpouring of the Holy Spirit in your life, ask for the ability to discern His work, in Jesus Name. Amen.

Reference: John Piper (www.desiringgod.org)

What is The Shofar? 
                                                                                      
A Shofar is an Animal Horn: Ram; Goat; Sheep; Antelope

It is one of the earliest used musical instruments in Jewish tradition (70 references in the Bible). Sacred-Priest blew these animal horns as a call, or cry, A VOICE of God.

The Shofar was also a weapon.

The Shofar was used primarily for three reasons:

  • War, Joshua 6:1
  • Worship,  Psalm 150:3
  • Celebrations, Psalm 150:3

The use of the Shofar as used among the Jews:

  • Call to War
  • Call to a solemn assembly
  • To proclaim God’s rest-call of the Sabboth
  • The return of the Ark-which brought God’s Glory
  • Anointing of Solomon
  • A sound of warning
  • Return from captivity
  • Victory in war-destruction of Jericho Joshua 6:1
  • Instills confusion and fear in the enemy (300 Shofars) Judges 7:15-22

The last day the Shofar shall blast we will meet Him in the air-caught up with Him in the air.