Five Fold Ministries

The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is sound, your entire body will be full of light.  Matthew 6:22

You're invited view our Power Point explanation of the Five-Fold Ministries from Eph. 4:11-16.

In support of the Five-Fold Ministries the following Statements of Faith are also included in the Foundation of Lighthouse Ministries of Abbotsford.

Lighthouse Ministries of Abbotsford
STATEMENT OF FAITH

1. The Bible is the Inspired and infallible Word of God to man. The New Testament serves as the foundation of the doctrine of the Apostolic Christian Church. The authorized King James version is embraced. John 1:1, II Tim. 3:16, II Pet. 1:20-21, Rev. 22:18-19.
 
2. There is one eternal God, the Creator of all things, who exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Gen. 1:1, Matt. 28:19, Col. 1:16-17, Rev. 1:8.

3. Jesus Christ gave His life on Calvary's cross and His precious blood was shed as a ransom for all. He was buried, and He rose again the third day for our justification. Rom. 4:25, Rom. 5:8, I Cor. 15:3-4, I Tim. 2:6, I Pet. 1:18-19.

4. Faith in Christ's redemptive work on Calvary which results in repentance is the beginning of a true Christian life. The fruits of repentance are a humble and contrite heart, prayer, godly sorrow, forsaking of all sin, restitution, and a forgiving spirit. Ps. 34:18, Prov. 28:13, Matt. 3:6-8, Matt. 18:21-35, Luke 14:33, Luke 19:8, Acts 17:30, Acts 19:18, ii Cor. 7:10, Eph. 2:8-9, Heb. 11:6,1 John 1:9.

5. A true conversion is evidenced by a spiritual rebirth, restoration of peace with God and man, the fruit of the Spirit and obedience to God's Word. Rom. 5:1, Gal. 5:22-26, I Pet. 1:23, 1 John 2:3-6.

6. The believer is sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. This is acknowledged and symbolized by the laying on of hands of the Sheppard. As a member of the body of Christ, the believer experiences spiritual growth and edification within the church. Rom. 12:5; Eph. 1:13, 4:15; I Tim. 4:14; Heb. 6:1-2.

7. The New Testament Church appears in two distinct aspects:
a. A fellowship of converted men and women with Christ as Head, functioning in accord with New Testament teachings. Matt. 18:20; I Cor. 1:10; Col. 1:18.
b. The glorious Church, the Bride of Christ, including all saints of all ages, to be manifest fully at the return of Christ Jesus. I Cor. 15:52; Eph. 5:27; I Thes. 4:16-17.

8. Brethren who are sound in faith, doctrine, and example serve as elders, ministers, and teachers. They are chosen from the congregation far the furtherance of the Gospel of the grace of God to all people. Matt. 28:19-20; Eph. 4:11-12; II Tim. 2:2; Heb. 13:7, 17.

9. The bread and the fruit of the vine is Communion symbolize the body and the blood of Christ. The Communion is observed by the church following self-examination by the members. I Cor. 10:16; 11:17-32; II Cor. 6:14-18.


10.The believers live lives that move progressively towards sanctification and non-conformity to the world. Discipline of erring members is administered for their spiritual welfare and for the preservation of the church. Matt. 18:15-17; John 17:14-16; Rom. 12:2; 1 Cor. 5; Gal. 6:1; I Thes. 5:22; II Thes. 3:6, 14-15; James 1:14-15; 4:4; 1 Pet. 1:14-15; I John 2:15-17.

11. Built upon the Lord Jesus Christ, the church is a closely knit body of believers sharing each other's joys and sorrows in the true spirit of brotherhood. The church seeks to grow in the love of Christ and the understanding of His Word. The church extends a gracious invitation to all to come and worship in spirit and in truth. Luke 24:47; John 4:24; I Cor. 1:10; 1 Cor. 12:25-26. Eph. 4:16; Phil. 1:21.

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