Tom Hayden Ministries understands that there is one God who reveals Himself in a triune capacity through holy scriptures: Thus being Father, Son and Holy Spirit, infinitely perfect and eternal in existence and equal in glory, majesty and power.
Genesis 1:1,Matthew 1:18-25 , Luke 3:21 -22,Matt 28:19
Our statements of faith are as follows...
1. FAITH
We know that in order to please God we must first believe that He is. Hebrews 11:6
It is a gift of God Ephesians 2:1-10
The just shall walk by it. Romans 1:16-17
2. THE WORD OF GOD
We know the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is fully inspired by Holy Spirit and without error, unified in their redemptive purpose, yielding a complete revelation of God's will for the salvation of mankind. The Holy Scriptures are trustworthy,and the final authority in all matters of faith and conduct. Holy Scripture is our source of revelation from The Father, his son Jesus and Holy Spirit. Their knowledge of salvation, the origin of all things and of the hereafter are irrefutable. All aspects of doctrine, life and godliness come from the word, which is known as or referred to The Holy Bible.
2 Tim 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Hebrews 4:12, John 1:1,14,
3. THE PERSON OF GOD
We believe there is one living and true God who has revealed Himself in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, infinitely perfect and eternal in existence and equal in glory, majesty and power. Genesis 1:1,Matthew 1:18-25 ,Matt 28:19, Luke 3:21 -22,
a) God the Father is the Creator of all things and the Author of eternal redemption. Genesis 1:1,Matt 6:9
b) The Lord Jesus Christ was manifest in the flesh as the very Son of God-fully God and fully man, Creator of all things with the Father, and the appointed Judge of all men John 1:14 ,18; Col 1:13-20; Acts 17:31; Heb 1:1-4
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died on the Cross for our sins, was buried, resurrected bodily on the third day according to the Scriptures and appeared to his disciples 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. He ascended to the Father, where He continues His High-Priestly ministry. He will personally and physically return for a glorious Church and execute judgment upon the wicked. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 -18
c) Holy Spirit is The Comforter, the Promise of The Father Acts 1:4, the Revealer of Christ and His work on the Cross. Holy Spirit empowers and distributes the gifts and graces upon the Church.
4. HUMANITIES FALLEN NATURE AND NEED OF THE SAVIOUR
We know the human race was originally created by God, in His image, to have dominion over His creation Genesis 1:27. However, when the fall of humanity happened, sin entered through their disobedience. Humanity became separated from God and totally incapable of saving itself. Romans 5:12 . All of mankind needs to turn from sin and trust personally in the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, to receive redemption. Romans 3:23
5. SALVATION ONLY THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST
We know the power of sin and death can be broken. Jesus bore our sin at and on the cross. He rose again, providing the only way of salvation for our triune being. Healing and delivering our whole person: spirit, soul and body. Hebrews 4:12, 1Thess 5:23.
Humanity can only be saved by grace through repentance and faith in Christ's perfect and sufficient work of the Cross. We receive remission of sins by Christ's substitutionary sacrifice for us, redemption through faith in His shed blood and regeneration by the Holy Spirit's power. John 3:5
6. CHRIST'S PRESENCE MANIFESTED
We know the Lord's Presence, Peace and Power can and will manifest in various ways, which are not, however, to be regarded as a means of salvation. Salvation, deliverance and healing are not based on our feelings but faith.
We do know:
a) Communion or The Holy Eucharist as the means of fellowship with the body and blood of Christ, and is the way of partaking in and of the supernatural benefits bequeathed to us the New Covenant believers.1 Corinthians 11:23-26
b) Water baptism is an outward expression of obedience to the Lord's command in Acts 2:38, Matt 28:19-20. Baptism by water is a visible and tangible means of which we enter into communion with Christ for the remission of our sins. When we partake in Baptism it is not a symbolic act of death, burial and resurrection with Christ, but the literal translation of becoming a new creation in Christ. Colossians 2:11-23,3:1-17, Romans 6:1-14
c) The baptism of Holy Spirit is a valid and vital for believers today. Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost and is available for all believers today. It can be conferred upon your new spiritual birth experience, upon water baptism or simply by faith explained through scriptures. Varied are the manifestations but biblical accounts suggest it is evidenced by speaking with other tongues Acts 2:1-4,10:44-46; 19:1-6 and empowerment to witness Acts 1:8 This baptism is also accompanied by grace gifts and fruit of the Spirit (Rom 5:5, 1 Cor 12:5-11; Gal 5:22 -23).
7. THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH
We believe the Church is the Body of Christ ( 1 Cor 12:12 -14; Eph 1:22 -23) , His Bride (Eph 5:25 ) and Temple of the Holy Spirit (1Cor 3:16 ), the expression of the present rule and reign of Christ's Kingdom of God on earth. Christians are members of the universal, mystical, body by faith-they are a holy priesthood of believers. Believers need to live out their commitment to Christ in love, unity and community with other body members in the local church-this is the practical expression of Christian faith in action. Christ gifted His Church with unity and a five-fold ministry of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers for maturing, ordering, equipping, and releasing the whole body to do the works of service that reveal His glory. (Eph 4:11-16)
8. DIVINE HEALING
We believe divine healing is within Christ's work of atonement (1 Pet 2:24 ) and great gift of salvation. Healing, communicated by God's grace, gifts, laying on of hands, anointing with oil, and simple faith alone, minister healing for the whole person (emotional, mental, physical) and deliverance from oppression by the devil (Acts 10:38; Mk 16:17-18;
Jas 5:14-16). The gospel is not only in word, but in power and "these signs will follow those who believe."
9. THE BLOOD OF CHRIST
10. THE LAYING ON OF HANDS
We know that the laying on of hands, as practiced in the New Testament is an ordained sanctioned ministry in which Holy Spirit directs those equipped to:
- heal the sick
- baptize or transfer the gift of Holy Spirit to them
- receive spiritual gifts/impartations
- dedicate children
- ordain ministries
- and sending out ministries (Acts 13:3)
11. THE CHRIST LIFE
We know every Christian is called into a life of separation from sinful practices and that every opportunity to promote righteousness and godliness should be practiced. James 4:4; Romans 12:1-2, 13:1-10; 2 Corinthians 6:14 -18, 1 John 2:15 -17. Holiness is the release of Christ within each and every believer, changing us into His image, from glory to glory. 2 Corinthians 3:18
12. THE OFFICE CHRIST
We believe the mandate and privilege of every Christian is to spread the Gospel to the lost world by making disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them to obey everything He commands (Matt 28:18-20). This lifestyle of evangelism is accomplished through prayer, living out our faith, preaching the Word and sacrificial giving. (Acts 1:8; Luke 10:2; Matt 10:7-8; 1Cor 9:19 -23)
13. THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
We believe the Ascension and Exaltation of the Lord Jesus Christ to the throne of the Father proclaims His present rule and reign over the universe. His Kingdom is revealed here on earth through His Body, the Church, resulting in a glorious Church and global harvest at the end of this age. He will be finally revealed through His personal, physical, and soon return and the events described in the following scriptures, including the resurrection of the dead (the just to everlasting life and unjust to eternal separation from God (Acts 1:11 ; 1Thess 4:16 -17; Titus 2:12 -14; 2Thess 1:7-10).
14. FURTHER REVELATION
We recognize that God is continually restoring truth and light to His Church. Therefore, we place no limit on further revelation; however, each must be substantiated according to the Scriptures.