Who We are
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world 1 John 4:17
I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4
PASTOR / LEADERSHIP
About Our Pastor
PASTOR M. PAYANDEH, Sr.
IRIS PAYANDEH
What We Believe
We believe that the Holy Scripture of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God. The Scriptures are without error, infallible, and the final authority for faith and life. The sixty-six books of the Holy Bible are the complete and divine revelation of God to humanity.
Bible References: 2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:20,21
We believe in One God – the Eternal Spirit, who created all things for His pleasure. He is absolute in power, infinite in wisdom, holy in His nature, attributes and purpose – possessing total deity. He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of humanity. He hears and answers prayer, and saves from sin and death all who believe according to His Word.
Bible References: Genesis 1; Deuteronomy 6:4,5, 39,40; Revelations 4:11
God has revealed Himself as FATHER (in giving life – creation), as SON (in reconciliation of humanity), and as HOLY SPIRIT (in regeneration of lives.)
Bible References: John 14:16-18; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 1:16,17; 1 Timothy 3:16
We believe in JESUS CHRIST, who is both God and man. He is God incarnate [in flesh;] the image of the invisible God; God manifested in the flesh – God’s only begotten “son.” We believe that, as a son, He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, and taught with authority. He died for the sins of all humanity, had a bodily resurrection, ascended into heaven, and will return again.
Bible References: John 1: 1-3, 14; John 3:16; Colossians 2:8,9
We believe that salvation is a gift of God given to humanity by grace and received by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Faith is more than mental agreement, intellectual acceptance, or verbal profession. It includes trust, reliance, and commitment. We cannot separate saving faith from obedience. People are saved by repenting of their sins, being baptized in the Name of Jesus for the remission [removal] of their sins, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost [the infilling of the Spirit of God.]
Bible References: Acts 2:38,39; 1 Corinthians 2:12,13; James 2:17,18; 1 Peter 3:21
We believe that all people are sinners by nature and are alienated from God until reconciled with Him. People are totally sinful and unable to remedy their lost condition. They are reconciled to God only by God’s grace [God’s unmerited favor,] which is received through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Bible References: Romans 5:12; Romans 3:23 – 25; Ephesians 2:8
We believe the Church is the living, spiritual body of believers of which the Lord Jesus Christ is the Head. The church functions as Christ would function in the earth, seeking to find lost souls for the purpose of bringing them to salvation. Signs and wonders, including divine healing, are part of the Church’s ministry, as they were part of the ministry of Jesus on Earth.
Bible References: Mark 16:17; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Colossians 1:18,19
We believe there is eternal life in a place God has prepared for those who accept His grace and receive His gift of salvation. There is also eternal destruction of those who reject His grace and refuse His gift.
Bible References: John 3:5,6; John 14:2,3; Romans 6:23