Articles of Faith

The object for which the RNLT was formed is: To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and promote a better understanding among all brethren.The Word of God alone shall be the Doctrine, Practice, and Discipline of this Board of Members: it being understood that we receive it as the inspired Word of God and the Divine rule of faith and conduct.

We believe in God the Father Almighty. Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried and arose on the third day according to the Scriptures, afterwards ascended into heaven were He is now seated at the right hand of God the Father, from whence He is come again to judge the quick and dead.We believe in Water Baptism and that is should be administered to every believer according to the Scriptures given by St. Matthew 3:17; 28:18; St. Mark 16:15; Acts 8:36-38. We teach that the Blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin, and sanctifies the believer, thus making him or her eligible to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost which is given to them that obey (Acts 5:32) and the evidence of such experience shall be according to Acts 2:4.We believe in the resurrection of the dead and the Communion of the saints, the Lord’s Supper and washing the saint’s feet. We believe that divine healing for our physical bodies was included in His suffering as mentioned by the prophet Isaiah 53:5. It is still available to all who meet conditions and according to His will (James 5:14).We believe that all ministers should be of good report (1 Timothy 3:7-12) including Pastors, Evangelists, Deacons and Elders (Titus 1:5-7); and husbands of one wife.

We believe the Church of Jesus Christ to be a living Organism. The Body of Christ, and habitation of God through the Spirit (Ephesians 2:20-22), and that each true believer is a member of the Body (1 Corinthians 12:14; Acts 2:47).

 

We know that Satan and his force are busy and losing no time and is spreading confusion and division among our people. It is high time that we as men and women of God should work and promote a better understanding among the church of God (1 Cor. 1 & 2) of which we know to be the body of Christ and we are members in particular (1 Cor. 12:27). Truly this is an age when darkness is covering the earth and gross darkness the people (Isaiah 60:2).

"We know that we will not be understood by some of our brethren but we find Moses, which was the most meek man in the whole earth (Num. 12:3) was not understood in his efforts. He thought his brethren would understand how that God by his hand would deliver them (Acts 7:25).

We earnestly desire the prayers of all the people of God, that his will be a success and prove a blessing to all. We mean to be prayerful and seek to be led by the Holy Ghost.