Statements of Faith
The following are general statements of faith on behalf of the Kingston Christian Fellowship, not intended to be used as a creed nor a substitute for personal priesthood.
God
We believe in the one triune God revealed in the Bible; He is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is creator, redeemer, and sovereign ruler of creation. He is the Author of truth, love, and faith.
God
We believe in the one triune God revealed in the Bible; He is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is creator, redeemer, and sovereign ruler of creation. He is the Author of truth, love, and faith.
Bible
We believe the Holy Bible to be the inspired Word of God. It is our standard for faith and practice. Jesus Christ We believe in Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God. He was crucified and died for man transgressions. He was buried, raised from the dead on the third day, and ascended to God the Father. He is alive. | 
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Holy Spirit
We believe in God the Holy Spirit. We believe in being baptized with the Holy Spirit, being filled with the Spirit, and being anointed with the Spirit. These experiences should produce greater commitment to God’s will, greater realization of His power, and greater edification of His church.
Sin
We believe that man is created in the image of God. Through disobedience, mankind is separated from God and without God he is without hope. This disobedience is sin. To all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord, God brings them from the state of separation and sin to the state of reconciliation and glory through faith in Christ.
Covenant Life
We believe that all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and King are part of His Kingdom and should live in covenant loyalty with one another. This means laying down their lives for one another if necessary. On a daily basis, it means learning to love each other in practical ways, forgiving, serving, and correcting one another in a brotherly fashion when necessary.
Church
We believe the Church is the corporate expression of Jesus Chris with Jesus as the Head. We believe the Church has been established to be a place of nurturing, maturing, fellowship, and interdependence. We believe the Church Universal consists of all believers, while the Church Local is a body of believers joined together in a specific area. Since the Church is one as God is one, the Church Local must seek to walk in harmony with the Church Universal. As the Church comes into greater unity we will be better able to express Jesus in the world. This will bring greater glory to God.
Priesthood of the Believer
We believe in the priesthood of the believer. Jesus, though His shed blood, has become our High Priest and has made it possible for us to have access to the presence of the Father. We are responsible to come to the Father in confidence and faith as a priest unto Him under the new covenant. In His presence, we can come to know God, to receive from Him, and to minister to God.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit. We believe in being baptized with the Holy Spirit, being filled with the Spirit, and being anointed with the Spirit. These experiences should produce greater commitment to God’s will, greater realization of His power, and greater edification of His church.
Sin
We believe that man is created in the image of God. Through disobedience, mankind is separated from God and without God he is without hope. This disobedience is sin. To all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord, God brings them from the state of separation and sin to the state of reconciliation and glory through faith in Christ.
Covenant Life
We believe that all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and King are part of His Kingdom and should live in covenant loyalty with one another. This means laying down their lives for one another if necessary. On a daily basis, it means learning to love each other in practical ways, forgiving, serving, and correcting one another in a brotherly fashion when necessary.
Church
We believe the Church is the corporate expression of Jesus Chris with Jesus as the Head. We believe the Church has been established to be a place of nurturing, maturing, fellowship, and interdependence. We believe the Church Universal consists of all believers, while the Church Local is a body of believers joined together in a specific area. Since the Church is one as God is one, the Church Local must seek to walk in harmony with the Church Universal. As the Church comes into greater unity we will be better able to express Jesus in the world. This will bring greater glory to God.
Priesthood of the Believer
We believe in the priesthood of the believer. Jesus, though His shed blood, has become our High Priest and has made it possible for us to have access to the presence of the Father. We are responsible to come to the Father in confidence and faith as a priest unto Him under the new covenant. In His presence, we can come to know God, to receive from Him, and to minister to God.
Evangelism
We believe in world evangelism. We accept the commission of Jesus Christ, to make disciples of all nations, to baptize them, and to teach them to observe His commandments. We accept this as a personal commission, as well as a commission for the entire Church. Unity We believe God views His people as one people. All Christians share the responsibility for division and reconciliation. Our continual prayer is to see God’s people walk together in peace. | 
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Civil Authority
We believe God is the author of all authority. He has ordained civil government for the establishment of order and peace in the nations. We believe there should be mutual respect between civil and spiritual authority. While civil authority is separated from church government, it should not be separated from God and His Law.
Tithes and Offerings
We believe the Church should be supported by the tithes and offerings of those committed to its mission. We further believe that when people serve God with a free spirit, there is a financial provision to accomplish God’s purpose. We believe that tithing is an inviolable principle of God to provide support for those who minister to us. We also see the place of offerings for non-ministerial needs.
Christ’s Return
We believe in the visible return of Jesus Christ to manifest His government in the earth. We believe Christians should lovingly look for His appearing, giving full attention to obedience while He tarries. We believe that the righteous which have died will be resurrected at His appearing.
Judgment
We believe in a final judgment at the end of age. The righteous and the wicked shall stand before Him and be judged. The righteous will be rewarded and enjoy His eternal blessings. The wicked will be eternally punished.
We believe God is the author of all authority. He has ordained civil government for the establishment of order and peace in the nations. We believe there should be mutual respect between civil and spiritual authority. While civil authority is separated from church government, it should not be separated from God and His Law.
Tithes and Offerings
We believe the Church should be supported by the tithes and offerings of those committed to its mission. We further believe that when people serve God with a free spirit, there is a financial provision to accomplish God’s purpose. We believe that tithing is an inviolable principle of God to provide support for those who minister to us. We also see the place of offerings for non-ministerial needs.
Christ’s Return
We believe in the visible return of Jesus Christ to manifest His government in the earth. We believe Christians should lovingly look for His appearing, giving full attention to obedience while He tarries. We believe that the righteous which have died will be resurrected at His appearing.
Judgment
We believe in a final judgment at the end of age. The righteous and the wicked shall stand before Him and be judged. The righteous will be rewarded and enjoy His eternal blessings. The wicked will be eternally punished.
