Statement of Faith

About Our Statement Of Faith

Because International Circle of Faith has such a broad base of ministers from

a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, church traditions, etc., we have carefully

chosen the words for our Statement of Faith. We are very conscious that there are

some words that have been the source of much division in the body of Christ and we

have made every effort to explain our doctrinal position only using the word of God.

We have not consulted Church counsels, organizational bylaws, church history, the

writings of the early church fathers or any other source of contention. Let God be true

and all men be liars.

We have been careful to eliminate or not use words or phrases that are 'Christianize'

and could be misunderstood in translation or tense between our many countries,

languages, dialects, and also by those who are un-churched.

This statement of Belief is for unity -- not division. We encourage our ministers not

to use words, terms, phrases, dogmas, definitions, etc., that are not found in the

Scriptures regardless of their personal feeling that the term or word is associated

with Christianity. This gives continuity to our vision. It is our belief that men have

used words as a source of division in the Body of Believers. We are looking for Unity.

The following is a statement of our position of basic Christian doctrines. As once

stated by a great missionary, "There are certain basic Christian truths about which

there must be agreement. On all other doctrines there should be liberty. In all things

there must be charity." It is our resolution to take an uncompromising stand on the

essential doctrines of the faith, and extend "the right hand of fellowship" to all who

hold to them. It is also our resolution to protect the liberty of Christians to hold

different perspectives on the "non-essential" doctrines.

We are committed to truth and accuracy in doctrine, but also understand that one

can hold right doctrines and still do damage to the body of Christ by causing divisions

over the non-essentials. We are therefore just as committed to the essential Christian character, believing that "In all things there must be charity." As the apostle stated,

"The goal of our instruction is love, from a pure heart and a sincere faith" (I Timothy 1:5).  That, too, is our goal and commitment as we promote the following teachings that we hold as truth.

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