Note: BDM uses the King James (Authorized) version of the Bible for its Statement of Faith

BDM STATEMENT OF FAITH

Use of express biblical statements

While the Old Testament is true Scripture and the foreshadowing and testimony of Jesus, it is the volume of the New Testament which is the primary and true Christian creed. Jesus of Nazareth, who is the Head of the Church, established all true doctrine and the apostles labored only to repeat and record His teachings.  Neither counsels, nor dogmas, nor experiences, nor philosophies, nor any expression of subsequent movements can correct or improve what Christ ratified, revealed, or explained. Furthermore, it must be understood that all commandments, doctrines, and authorized practices of the Bible are recorded in clear, contextual, and repetitive language. Therefore, in declaring what BibleDays Ministries believes, we see no better way than to confess the express statements of the Written Word.

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God

Creation

The Bible

The New Covenant

Last Things

Current Issues

GOD

 The Bible explicitly states that the Lord our God is one Lord, that He is God and Father of all, that the mystery of the Godhead is that He was manifest in the flesh, and that God is a Spirit … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that Jesus of Nazareth is the express image of God, Emmanuel (“God with Us”), in whom dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; that Jesus is the Son of God, the eternal Word of God, and the Only Begotten of the Father; that those who honor the Son, honor the Father; and that the Father has given Jesus a name that is above every other name … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that Jesus of Nazareth was foretold by the prophets, announced by angels, born by a virgin birth, identified by a heavenly star, testified of by the audible voice of the Father, witnessed of by the Spirit descending like a dove, confirmed by an enormous number of miracles, raised from the dead by the power of God, and glorified as both Jehovah[i] and Messiah[ii] by ascending into Heaven … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that God's Spirit comes to the world to comfort, to lead, to instruct, to convict (that is, “to prick” the conscience), and to give a witness of the truth of Jesus … and that is what we believe.

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CREATION

The Bible explicitly states that God, for His own pleasure, created and completed in six days the heavens and the earth; that He is influencing and working among the inhabitants of the earth according to his will; and that all that He does in, for, and to the earth is just, good, true, and worthy ... and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that invisible powers known as evil spirits (demons) and ministering spirits (angels) exist, that they are the creations of God and are therefore continually subject to divine authority, and that eternal fire has been prepared for the devil and his “angels”  ... and that is what we believe.

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THE BIBLE

The Bible explicitly states that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; that the Word of God will never pass away; that Scripture is not for private interpretation; and that we are not to add to or take way from it … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that Jesus commanded His doctrines to be taught; that ministers are to preach no other doctrine; that those who bring another gospel are accursed; that heretics are to be rebuked; and that unrepentant heretics are to be rejected and shunned ... and that is what we believe.

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THE NEW COVENANT

The Bible explicitly states that although mankind was created in the image of God, given an immortal soul, designed with a conscience, and made to be upright, all have turned from God to seek his own sinful way and are in danger of the wrath of God (Hell) ... and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that Jesus of Nazareth shed His blood on Calvary’s cross for a once-and-for all sacrifice so that all of mankind could be forgiven of their sins and could enter a “new” covenant with God.  The Bible also reveals that Jesus is the only way to God and to eternal life and that Jesus is the only mediator between God and man ... and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that we must repent of (turn away from, stop doing) our sins and trust in the atoning blood that Jesus shed on the cross, that we must be baptized in water into the Lord Jesus Christ (and thus become Christ’s disciples), and that we must expect to be filled with a new Spirit, the Holy Spirit, just as Jesus promised ... and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Baptizer of the Holy Ghost; that any believer may receive this baptism through the name of Jesus; that after the Holy Ghost is poured out upon believers, they will receive power to be Jesus’ witnesses in all the earth. Jews and Gentiles, males and females can expect to produce godly fruit and operating in supernatural gifts … and that is what we believe.

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LAST THINGS

The Bible explicitly states that the heavens and earth shall one day pass away but that as long as the earth remains there will always be summer and winter, seed-time and harvest, cold and heat. It also states we are not to be afraid of social turbulence, earthly catastrophes, and activities in the skies because these things must come to pass and they are not “the end” … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that there has been and will be false prophets, false christs, antichrists, and the “spirit of antichrist;” that in the last days evil men and seducers will “wax” worse and worse; that many will grow cold and turn from the faith; that there will be mockers and “scoffers” who challenge Christ’s return; and that there shall always be persecution against believers. However, Scripture also explicitly states that before the end comes, the Gospel will be preached in all the world and that those who endure to the end shall be saved … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that Jesus will visibly return to the Earth “in the clouds,” will resurrect His deceased followers from the dead, and will gather His remaining believers to meet Him in the air; that on the day of Christ’s return, Earth and the heavens will be burnt up and there will be a new Earth and new heavens; that on that day, Jesus will judge both the living and the dead according to their deeds; that all who are not found in the Lamb’s Book of Life will be sentenced eternally to the Lake of Fire while all who are in the Book of Life will be granted new, immortal bodies and will forever live in the presence of the Lord … and that is what we believe.

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CURRENT ISSUES

The Bible explicitly states that marriage is ordained by God between one man and one woman … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that children are to obey and honor their parents, and to do otherwise is to commit sin … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that husbands are commanded by God to love their wives “as their own bodies;” that he who does not provide for his home has denied the faith and is worse than an infidel; that wives are commanded to submit to their husbands as unto the Lord; and that women should learn to love their husbands and children and be good housekeepers … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that adultery, fornication, and the inward act of lust are sins that will be punished by eternal damnation … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that divorce is hated by God and is not to be practiced except in circumstances involving fornication. However, it is clearly stated that if unbelieving spouses depart, believers are not bound in such cases ... and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that abortion is considered murder and murder is a sin that will be punished by eternal damnation ... and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that homosexuality dishonors of the human body; is the result of turning away from God; is an abomination to God; and is a sin that will be punished by eternal damnation … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that alcoholic beverages (“wine” or “strong drink”) cause your heart to forget the word of God and to lust; that alcoholic beverages have a deceptive quality; and that drunkards [those who get intoxicated (this would include the use of drugs)] shall not inherit the kingdom of God … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that government leaders are ministers of God and that God commands us to honor them, to pray for them, and to pay government taxes.  The Bible also states that righteousness exalts a nation … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that there is a time and a season for war; that there will always be wars and rumors of wars; and that governments (“rulers”), as ministers of God, bear weapons in order to execute “wrath upon him that doeth evil” … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that poverty, hunger, and sickness are inevitable and constant troubles of man; however, Jesus taught that we as individuals should love our neighbor as ourselves, and among other things this means giving to the poor, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, comforting the sick, visiting those who are in prison, and performing all other such acts of personal generosity and compassion … and that is what we believe.

The Bible explicitly states that the earth is given to man by God and is to be dominated by man; that the animals of the earth were and are given to man for consumption and use; that worshipping creatures and/or the creation is a sin that will be punished by eternal damnation; and that the earth will be destroyed by fire the day Christ returns ... and that is what we believe.

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This statement of faith is not exhaustive; however, it is our intention that other doctrines, principles, convictions, corrections, or instructions that we embrace should be derived solely from the Holy Bible.