Declaration of FAITH

1.  Holy Scriptures (2 Timothy   3:16, 17)

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

2.  The Eternal Godhead (1 John 5:7, 8)

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness in earth; the Spirit, the water and the Blood: and these three agree in one.

3.  The Fall of Man (Romans 5: 12)

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.

4.  The Plan of Redemption (John 3: 16)

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

5.  Salvation Through Grace (Ephesians 2: 8,9)

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.

6. Repentance and Acceptance (John 1: 12)

But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name.

7.  New Birth (John 3:3)
Jesus answered and said unto Him, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

8.  Water Baptism (Romans 6: 4)

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should talk in newness of life.

9.  Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:4)

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

10. The Gifts and Fruit of the Holy Spirit

(1 Corinthians 12: 4,6; Galatians 5:22,23)
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

11.  Divine Healing (James 5: 14, 15)

Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the Church: and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven.

12.  The Second Coming of Christ

(1 Thessalonians 4: 16,17) For the Lord himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

13.  Tithes and Offerings (Malachi 3: 10)

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

JIL Doctrinal and Ministerial Distinctive
The JIL Church adheres to the evangelical, full-gospel [Pentecostal - Charismatic]  distinctive in doctrine, ministry and experience. We affirm the Laussane covenant of 1974, the Manila Manifesto of 1989 and the historic creeds of Christianity, especially the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds.

The Church As Agent of Evangelism and Transformation

We hold that the Church is central in God’s redemptive plan on this earth and it is God’s agent for evangelism and transformation. The JIL Church recognizes the urgency of this task and is committed to take the whole Gospel to the whole world until the Great Commission is fulfilled.

Discipleship and Training

The church is called upon not only to evangelize the lost, but also to disciple and equip believers for effective and fruitful service. The JIL Church shall provide various training programs whereby the Spirit, through the word and the five-fold ascension gifts in Ephesians 4, the members are prepared to function in their grace and gifting.

Priority of Worship

the JIL Church recognizes worship as the primary ministry of all believers, and through the life-nourishing power of worship, flows out evangelism and other ministries. Therefore, JIL church shall equip its members to live a lifestyle of worship.

The Authority of the Bible
The Bible is God’s Word, and we acknowledge its absolute authority upon our lives and the Church. JIL Church shall endeavor to pattern all its conduct, practices and ministries according to Scriptural principles.

Primacy of Prayer-Intercession
JIL Church shall equip and release its members to be prayer warriors and intercessors, because we believe that through prayer and intercession, we tap into God’s inexhaustible resources and destroy the works of Satan, thereby establishing God’s rulership over all spheres of life and over the nations of the world.

Leadership Integrity

Every JIL Leader and member shall endeavor to live a life pleasing to the Lord and must always conduct himself with purity, integrity and consecration, manifesting the righteousness of God and the fruit of the Spirit.

Ministry Excellence

JIL Church believes that excellence and integrity in the conduct of ministry must be upheld at all times. Therefore, all JIL pastors and ministry leaders/ workers must adhere to a Standard for Leaders and must confirm to a Covenant of Ministry Excellence before they are released into the ministry.

JIL Membership

Every JIL member is a vital part in fulfilling the mission and vision of the JIL church. He shall endeavor to develop and utilize his God-given gifts for His service through the multi-ministries of the church, faithful attendance of church activities, prayer and giving of tithes and offerings, and other resources.

Family
The family, as a covenantal institution ordained by God, is the foundation and validation of our ministries; therefore, the JIL Church is committed to equip families to become strong units of society where each member is functioning according to his/ her Biblical role and responsibility.

Marriage
Marriage is designed by God to be a lifelong and permanent relationship between a man and woman, and that divorce and separation are not the solutions to marital problems and discord. The JIL Church shall always uphold the sanctity of marriage and oppose any attempt to destroy it by any person, group or sector.

Church As Salt and Light

The church is called to be salt and light of the earth, therefore, the JIL Church shall endeavor to exert a strong prophetic influence upon the government and the whole nation through socio-political involvement, which we believe is part of our Christian duty.

Compassion Ministry

We believe that the Church is to share God’s compassion for the poor, distressed and oppressed. To this end, the JIL Church shall establish ministries that shall be concrete expressions of God’s love and mercy to the marginalized members of the society.

Stewardship
We believe that the Church must handle its finances and other resources as good stewards with utmost integrity, according to highly ethical monetary practices and always in a manner that honors the Lord. The JIL Church recognizes that all tithes and offerings are from God and must always be spent wisely and appropriately for the ministry.

Unity in the Body

We affirm that the Church of Jesus Christ is only one but with many local congregations; that Jesus is the Chief Shepherd with many under shepherds. The JIL Church acknowledges that it is the only one of the local expressions of the one, universal church and is committed to work with Christ-centered and Bible-based local churches and Christian organizations to advance God’s kingdom in the spirit of unity and mutual recognition of gifting’s.