ARTICLES OF FAITH

...being the Religious/Social Platform of Aaron Kinney

List Compiled By the Subject

 

INDEX OF TOPICS : PART I

  • I. Preface
  • 1. Regarding the Holy Bible
  • 2. Regarding the Trinity
  • 3. Regarding Dispensionalism
  • 4. Regarding Other Bible Translations
  • 5. Regarding Abortion
  • 6. Regarding the Baptising of Infants
  • 7. Regarding Distilled Alcoholic Drinks
  • 8. Regarding Hair
  • 9. Regarding Dress and Apparel
  • 10. Regarding Idolatry, & the Pledge of Allegiance
  • 11. Regarding the Works of the Holy Ghost
  • 12. Regarding Communion
  • 13. Regarding Manner of Prayer
  • 14. Regarding Titles of Reverence
  • 15. Regarding Suicide, Euthanasia, and Assisted Suicide
  • 16. Regarding God's Will
  • 17. Regarding Catholic Doctrine of Purgatory, Limbo
  • 18. Regarding the Virgin Mary
  • 19. Regarding Immaculate Conception
  • 20. Regarding Alledged Ascension of Mary
  • 21. Regarding Modern False Prophets
  • 22. Regarding Icons
  • 23. Regarding Tools of the Occult
  • INDEX OF TOPICS : PART II

  • 24. Regarding Doctrines Concerning the Nature of the Father
  • 25. Regarding Jesus's Death
  • 26. Regarding God's Powers
  • 27. Regarding the Doctrine of Predestination
  • 28. Regarding Death
  • 29. Regarding the Anti-Christ
  • 30. Regarding Demonic Possession
  • 31. Regarding Adherents of Other Faiths and Ecumenicalism
  • 32. Regarding the Just-War Theory
  • 33. Regarding Jews and Anti-Semitism
  • 34. Regarding Other Religious Texts
  • 35. Regarding Embryonic Stem-Cell Research
  • 36. Regarding Homosexuality and Lesbianism
  • 37. Regarding the Apocrypha
  • 38. Regarding Jews in Prophecy
  • 39. Regarding Living in Sin
  • 40. Regarding Baptism of the Holy Spirit
  • 41. Regarding Contraception
  • 42. Regarding Divorce and Marriage
  • 43. Regarding Adultery and Infidelity
  • 44. Regarding American Patriotism
  • 45. Regarding Pre-Marital Sex
  • 46. Regarding God and Country
  • 47. Regarding Deism, Theism, Unitarianism, etc.








  • THE below guidelines and information are what, I, to my best knowledge believe to be dear, true, and factual, and as far as I am concerned, it is all found to be in accordance with the Holy Bible. I do not believe that it is possible to avoid committing or breaking any of these principles, but what I do believe, however, that as part of the Holiness philosophy, I (and all) should at least try to avoid breaking these maxims, that is what makes us Christians.

    1. I believe that the Holy Bible is the Divine Inspiration of God, and it is to be taken literally.

    2. I believe in the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity. That Jesus, God, and the Holy Ghost are all distinct and different entities, yet God is manifested in everyone of them, and they are similar in that fact.

    3. I believe that the Dispensationalist Doctrine is true, and that before Jesus comes back to this Earth, he will Rapture his true believers to live in Heaven with Him and His Father for Eternity. Those who have rejected Jesus as the Messiah, and the True Existence of God will be left to fend for themselves in the Tribulation, and ultimately, will be damned to Hell.

    4. I believe that the King James Version of the Holy Writ is the only authentic Word of God, and it is the only one that is not subject to possible tainting. The Bible says that the only men capable of conprehending the Bible are those "filled with the Spirit", and modern translations may lack those characteristics.

    5. I believe that abortion is murder, and that it is therefore outlawed in the Ten Commandments, and whoever takes part of it therein with full knowledge of what it does, cannot possibly be a moral or Christian disciple/person.

    6. I believe that Infant Baptism accomplishes nothing, and that whoever takes part in it cannot be guaranteed any form of Salvation until it is proven that they have professed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and that then, by Faith Alone, they may be saved.

    7. I believe that Alcohol is not to be consumed by any Christian (in accordance with Proverbs Chapter 20, Verse 1). This includes wine, beer, and any other form of distilled beverage classified as alcohol. I do not believed it was consumed by Jesus at the Last Supper, and I believe it is impossible to know whether his Faithful Disciples did the same or different.

    8. I believe it is more proper for a woman to wear long hair, and a man to wear his short, than it is vice-versa, in accordance with Leviticus Chapter 11, Verse 12-15.

    9. I do not believe it is proper for a woman to wear men's clothing, or men to wear women's. For reference, see the verse as described in Creed Number 8 of this page (one up).

    10. I reject any form of worship, idolatry, and allegiance to anything other than God, and Jesus Christ. This includes the Pledge of Allegiance. If it is found that the "under God" clause is retracted from the Pledge of Allegiance, I will no longer express the Pledge in a classroom, courtroom, at home, in private, or in any public venue, due to my belief that it is Idolatry. I will pledge my Allegiance to God, rather than to my country any day.

    11. I believe in Manifestations of the Holy Ghost, that they are Divinely inspired, and that they are proof of the presence of God in an individual. I believe in the Utterance of Tongues, and the Interpretations of Tongues as proof that God is inhabited in the Spirit of the individual, and that it is not man who the Tongues are being uttered unto, but unto God.

    12. I believe that Communion does nothing, unless the Partaker of Communion has already established his Covenant with God, and Jesus by Accepting Him as Savior and Lord. The Act of Communion is merely something that confirms the already established Covenant with God, and it cannot be relied upon for salvation.

    13. I believe that uttering prayers to any individual or entity aside from the Savior and God is heresy. I believe praying to the Virgin Mary is heresy.

    14. I believe that all titles of reverence should be done away with and not used at all. We are all brethren under Christ the Lord Jesus, and that we are all equal, regardless of Faith, Kindred, Color, Physical Appearance, Age, and Nationality in the Body of Christ. Titles such as, "Holy Father", "Reverend", "Father", "Master" and any others are heresy as well. "Brother", and "Sister" are the only real titles, especially when considering we are all equal, and kin under Christ's Arms.

    15. I believe assisted suicide, suicide, euthanasia, and anything that can be likened to that is sinful. This includes the tragic removal of Terry Schaivo's feeding tube in March, 2005, and that it was immoral, and malicious. Not one man, woman, or beast on this Earth has any right or responsibility to reject and individuals right to life, but God Himself, in the Heavens above by His own Decree. God shall give life, and He shall take it away as He pleases, without the assistance of humanity in this practice. That responsibility lies to God alone.

    16. I believe God/Jesus makes His own decisions on his behalf, and using angels and some people to carry these decisions out. No other entity can effect God's decisions, this includes the Virgin Mary.

    17. I reject the Roman Catholic doctrine of Limbo, Purgatory, and any other destinations other than Heaven, Hell, and the Earth.

    18. I also reject the Catholic Doctrine of Mary's non-Sin. Not one person, or animate object has been exempt from sin, except Jesus and God Himself. The Bible places stresses this widely in many different areas of the New Testament, and it says, "All have sinned", except of course, the Shepherd himself.

    19. I reject the Dogma of Immaculate Conception also.

    20. I believe it is impossible to know whether the Angels led Mary to Heaven, and that her Assumption was physical or paranormal. The only possible way to know if this event did take place is if the Bible offers a literal account, which it doesn't. The Pope, however much he decrees, does not mean he is correct.

    21. I do not believe the Pope, Mormon President, or any other man on Earth is a prophet, nor were they at any time unless mentioned in the Holy Bible. Nor are they God's representatives, I also believe that they cannot interpret the Bible for Disciples, and that that should be left to the individual and is his/her right. God has given every one of us the ability to interpret his word if we wish to do so.

    22. I reject the Eastern Orthodox religion's use of Icons is holy, nor are the icons themselves holy, but are mere depictions of holy people and events. We shall not exalt them.

    23. I believe horoscopes, Ouija boards, séances, and any other occult practices are the tools of Satan, used to deceive the human race. I believe after a person is hooked, he must be rebuked to be rid of the results of using the occult. I also believe tarot is the occult, and is also to be treated with intolerance.

    PART II

     

    24. I believe that Theism is the only true way to salvation. Deism, and other doctrines regarding the Father are lies.

    25. I believe Jesus died on the Cross for my salvation, and yours.

    26. I believe that God is omnipotent and omniscient and His powers are not limited.

    27. I believe in the Doctrine of Predestination. If God is omnipotent, and omniscient, then it is necessary that He is able to determine who he will select for His Kingdom now, for the future. The term referring to this (Predestination) has been used a many a time in the New Testament by Paul, and it is "Election" and "Elect".

    28. I believe at death, men and women are laid to sleep until the Tribulation period arrives. Ecclesiastes 9:5 is a good reference.

    29. I believe that the Anti-Christ will rise out of one of the World's Major Organizations, whether it be the United Nations, or any other, most notably, the European Union.

    30. I believe that it is possible that a human or person, even a nice, normal person, may be possessed by a demon or otherwize evil spirit. I believe it is possible to rebuke these demons, but with a holy man or preacher. I don't believe, however, that Holy Water is required in doing so.

    31. I do not believe that non-Christians are eligible for Election, unless, of course, they acknowledge the true and divine power of God and His Son, Jesus. Ecumenicalism is not in any way, great.

    32. I believe in just War, that only justified War, if any conflict at all should be carried out, to maintain peace, or defend and safeguard the rights of the warring nations' citizens.

    33. I believe that Anti-Semitism is a Doctrine that Heathens, hateful, wretched people condone, and that it is a mindset that people develop to destroy the Chosen Race's eternal, beautiful, and great reputation. I believe anti-Semitism is born of hatred of the People God chose to save for so many centuries.

    34. I believe that any book other book aside from the Bible is lies, and are cultic depictions of a false system, which they claim is the "True way to Salvation". Books and/or publications by the JW Group "Watchtower" are included, the Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price, are also included.

    35. I believe that Stem-Cell Research is an Abomination to the United States, and it should be outlawed. Those who condone this practice for sick people at the expense of others are no better than heathens.

    36. I believe homosexuality is lust, and it is refuted by the Holy Writ in Leviticus Chapter 20, Verse 13, and thus it must be Satan "hooking the jaw" of lusting people, who might be otherwise not indulging in such practices. Lesbianism is lust, and no matter how tantalizing it may be to some men to watch, is also lust, and therefore sinful.

    37. I believe the Apocrypha is not authentic, nor is it God's Word, but another trick disguised as Good by "the Angel who comes as light".

    38. I believe Jews are the Chosen People, and that, in the end they will be saved from Damnation when they see the True Messiah, Jesus destroy Satan and His Angels of Darkness. The Jews, I also believe will be delivered from the Islamist menace in the years to come. For reference: Ezekiel Chapters 30-40

    39. I believe that the living together of unmarried couples makes them subject to sin and lust, and therefore must not be considered as an acceptable living arrangement.

    40. I believe Baptism of the Holy Spirit is the only way a disciple can be assured of his eternal salvation and future place in the Kingdom of God.

    41. I believe Condoms, Birth-Control Pills, and any and all other forms of Contraception encourage a Lifestyle of Lust, and downplay/undermine the role of marriage in our modern society, and so thus, they must be taken off of the market, once again to ensure a healthy living arrangement between couples.

    42. I believe there are little exceptions to divorces, because it is a God-given gift to couples and it therefore should not be taken for granted (as so many have done), unless of course, in a few cases of infidelity. Marriage is reserved for Love, and this means that you should only marry someone you love. Is this not common sense!

    43. I believe Adultery is not and should not be tolerated.

    44. I believe we should stop idolizing images that are reminiscent of America, such as the Flag, the Constitution, and even the nation itself! The Constitution is not the so-called "supreme Law of the Land", that position is reserved for the Ten Commandments!!!!

    45. I believe Sex should be reserved for marriage, and that all resources committed to ending the Sacred act of Sex during Marriage should be effectively put down and restricted from humanity.

    46. I believe God comes before country in every scenario, and that, as Americans, we are beginning to worship ourselves, and our man-made Creations, and forgetting, we are God-made objects, and our responsibility to serve Him shall never be neglected, no matter how patriotic you get.

    47. I do not believe in Unitarianism, nor do I believe in Deism, I am a Theist. My official religion is Pentecostal, and my lifestyle should be to try to live in accordance with the Holiness Philosophy. My preferred church...the the IPHC.






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