Jesus
of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.
Bethesda Temple Church
of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.
Bethesda Temple Church
Jesus
We believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God, written by holy men of old as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
We believe in one God who is infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes, and purposes, as well as omniscient and omnipresent. We believe that He was revealed to us as Father in creation, as Son in redemption, and as the Holy Spirit in His grace that never leaves those who trust Him.
We believe that in Jesus dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, for it pleased the Father that in Him should all the fullness dwell.
We believe in the virgin birth. Jesus was both human and divine. He was God manifested in flesh. We believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. We believe that He ascended on high and sent His spirit, the Holy Ghost, which was poured out at Jerusalem over 2000 years ago, and it is the same Spirit that is filling the hearts of those who diligently seek Him today.
We believe in baptism in water by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and in the baptism of the Holy Ghost, speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. This constitutes the new birth.
We believe in a holy, sanctified life. We believe in divine healing, communion, and feet washing. We believe also in the glorious catching away (the rapture) of the saints when Jesus returns in the clouds in glory to take His people to heaven.
We believe that Jesus is the only saving name ... And whatsoever you do in word or in deed, do all in the name of Jesus.
Since 1935, Bethesda Temple Church has faithfully served the St. Louis Metropolitan area, as the congregation remains steadfast in its belief that Jesus Christ is Lord of all.
This church family is committed to serving our Master and our community in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Apostles. In their teachings and their practicing of Christianity, we are informed to seek the salvation of the lost, to strengthen the faith of believers, to remember the poor, and seek to alleviate human suffering.
Bethesda Temple Church is further informed by Apostolic doctrine to be subject to civil authority. This too, will be a part of our Christian endeavors.
As we await the second coming of our Lord, we shall, by His Grace, aim to make the world a better place in which to live by pursuing in every way the lifestyle that gives witness to the fact that we are citizens of the Kingdom of God on Earth.
Our Beliefs
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