A Ministerial Fellowship For Independent Apostolic Men of God called to the Fivefold Ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our sole purpose is to assist, support spiritually, ordain, and h
ave a body of Elders for those ministers (also elders) that seek biblical eldership for accountability. We will ordain those seeking membership whose ministries are proven and known by their fruits. We do not have any financial requirements. As long as the member is following Apostolic Doctrine, our only withdrawal of ordination certification will be if by biblical proof, two or more witnesses and relevant evidence brought to our board of elders, the member with right to face and accusers and defend self, requires such action. Our Only Creed and Statement Of Faith Is The Bible
Therefore, our by-laws are found therein as to organizational structure. BIBLE DOCTRINE
PREAMBLE
Forasmuch as we have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which were preached and practiced by the Apostles, we feel that it is our duty to lift the Apostolic Standard and "earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered unto the saints," according to the instruction given us by the Apostle Jude. Therefore, it is our intention to assist to ordain those who instruct God's people, that they be not led away by the error of the wicked and fall from their own steadfastness, as some have already done, but grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. It is without a doubt that in these last and evil days God's standard of salvation has been lowered among many of the leaders of today, who are suppose to be walking with God. But, nevertheless, have lowered the standard and have given heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of the devil. We feel that it is our duty and the expressed will of God to earnestly contend for the Faith and to teach and to warn God's people against the evils of today. Wherefore,the Elders of International Apostolic Ministries, have organized, not for “filthy lucre's sake” , but with an intent to maintain the standard as it was in the days of the Apostles, when they came together to instruct in sound doctrine. Our explicit warning to God's people is to, not be led away with the error of the wicked and fall from their own steadfastness, but be diligent. For everything which is not of God is of the world, and the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God shall abide forever. While it is probable, in these last and evil days, due to arising new circumstances, the natural rules governing the church and its many congregations worldwide are subject to change. The Doctrine, however, is based solely on the scriptures and its interpretation is subject only to divine inspiration as revealed to the Apostles of Jesus Christ,Our Lord.Therefore, we allow our ministers to differ on non-salvational issues where it has become custom to do so in most of the Apostolic Organizations to keep unity and love of the brethren by not “straining at gnats and swallowing camels.” The following doctrinal statement must be affirmed by any applicants in order to receive approval for ordination. GODHEAD
Our Lord, Jesus Christ is God Almighty, for it is written in Psalms 100:3, "Know ye the Lord He is God." In John 20:28, Thomas answered Jesus and said, "my Lord and my God." There are not three distinct persons in the godhead as has been taught for many hundred years. The first of all the commandments is, "Hear, O Israel; Thy Lord our God is one Lord." There is only one and that one is Jesus. "Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ." (Acts 2:36) He was Father in creation for he made all things before he put on a body; he was Son in redemption when he put on a body; and he is now Holy Ghost in the church because his spirit fills his people. Colossians 2:8-9 “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”
GOD'S STANDARD OF SALVATION
Repentance and Remission of Sins:
The only grounds upon which God will accept a sinner is repentance from the heart for the sins which he has committed..."a broken and a contrite heart o God thou wilt not despise......" John preached repentance, Jesus proclaimed it, and before his ascension he commanded that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name, beginning at Jerusalem. Peter fulfilled this command on the day of Pentecost. See Acts 2:38. Baptism of Water and Spirit
Paul declared that all our fathers were under the cloud and all passed through the sea and were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and did all eat the same spiritual meat. 1 Cor. 10;1-3. As God had one way for Israel and they all had to observe it and had to do as Moses commanded them so we must observe and do all that was commanded us of Jesus through the Apostles. God has given us one way and an example that we should do as he has done. Jesus declared: "except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." John 3:5. Therefore we believe that men must be baptized in water in the name of Jesus Christ according to Acts 2:38 and that they must receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, speaking in other tongues according to Acts 2:4. If all Israel were under the cloud and passed through the sea and did all drink of that spiritual rock, for there was not another, so we all must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and receive the baptism of the Holy Ghost speaking in other tongues. We must earnestly contend for God's standard of salvation. In the word of God we can find nothing except, a Holy Spirit-filled life with signs following as on the day of Pentecost. Mark 16:16-17; Acts 2:4-8, 14-17, 9:17-18, 10:44-48, 19:1-6. Also, see Romans 12:1-2; Hebrews 12:14; Matt. 5:48; 1 Peter 1:15-16. DIVINE HEALING
The Lord alone is our healer, Ex. 15:26; Psa. 103:2-3. The Lord made our bodies. And it should not be though an incredible thing that He can heal us. With his stripes we are healed. Isa. 53:4-5; Matt. 8:14-17: John 14:12; Mark 16:18; James 5:14; 1 Peter 2:24. THE LORD'S SUPPER
Melchizedek, the priest of the Most High God, gave the First communion to our Father Abraham, consisting of unleavened bread and wine. Gen. 14;18. Christ being a high priest after the order of Melchizedek, eventually administered the same. Grape juice is a modern substitute which has been invented by the formal church of today but if as a matter of conscious is not prohibited. Nor is debate that those who use real wine which is the more scriptural, a point of contention. FT WASHING
We hold that feet washing is an example given by the Lord to the church and it should be observed as often as communion is taken. John 13:6-14 When Jesus was setting the example for the church by washing feet and went to Peter to wash his feet, he said, "Lord, thou shalt never wash my feet." Jesus said unto him, "If I wash thee not thou shalt have no part with me." When Peter heard this he surrendered and said. "Not my feet only but my hands and my head." Therefore, we hold that those who do not believe that it is essential to wash feet should repent as Peter did, because Jesus said, "We ought to wash one another's feet." If Jesus said that it ought to be done, we feel it is our duty to obey the words of our Lord. WOMEN PREACHERS
God has never called a woman to preach the Gospel and never will. It matters not who stands for it or justifies it. Let God be true and every man a liar. Romans 3:4. God said, "I suffer not a woman to teach nor usurp authority over the man but to be in silence." 1 Timothy 2:12. How can a woman be a preacher if she cannot teach me? Jesus said to his preachers (men) to "go ye therefore and teach all nations." Matthew 28:19. God said for women to be shamefaced, (1 Timothy 2;9). How can she preach then? God’s Word said, "Let your women keep silence in the churches." 1 Corinthians 14:34. How can she preach if she is not allowed to set the church in order? God instructed the older women to teach the young women (Titus 2:3-4) and he told the young women to marry and bear children, (1 Timothy 5:14)
THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS
The pre-millennial coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in person, is a doctrine clearly set forth by the apostles in the New Testament. Jesus taught it during his ministry here on earth; the Apostles believed it; all true Saints of God expect it. See Matthew 24th ch; Luke 21:36; Acts 1:11; 3:19-21; 1 corinthians 1 :7-8, 11:26; Phil. 3:20-21; 1 Thes. 4:14-17; and Titus 2:13-14. RESURRECTION AND TRANSLATION OF SAINTS
We believe that the time draweth near for the coming of the Lord to make a change in the present order of things. The dead in Christ shall rise first. Those (saints) that remain shall be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. The righteous and the wicked dead shall not rise until the thousand years are expired, which will be the white throne judgement, and whosoever is not found written in the book of life shall be cast into the lake of fire. See Revelation 10th ch; Matthew 24:36-43; Luke 17:20-27; 1 Cor. 15:51-54; Phil. 3:20-21; and 1 Thes. 4:13-17.
