We know we cannot limit God to mere articles of faith, but we recognize the importance of doctrine. The Bible teaches that doctrine must be sound; it must be pure; it must be Scriptural; and it must be obeyed. It is important for every believer to have a firm grounding in basic fundamental doctrines found in Scripture. We at Pacific Life Bible College offer the following statements as a summary:
The Holy Scriptures
We believe that the Bible is God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16, 17).
The Eternal Godhead
We believe that God is triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
(2 Corinthians 13:14).
The Fall of Man
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but by voluntary disobedience fell from perfection (Romans 5:12, 19).
The Plan of Redemption
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe in Him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8).
Salvation Through Grace
We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8, 9).
Repentance and Acceptance
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (Luke 24:46, 47; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; 1 John 1:9).
The New Birth
We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20).
Daily Christian Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith (Hebrews 6:1).
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matthew 28:19, 20).
We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolical use of the bread and juice of the vine
(1 Corinthians 11:24, 25).
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible days.
(Acts 2:4)
The Spirit Filled Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily. (Ephesians 4:30-32)
The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit has spiritual gifts for the Christian; and that believers should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
(1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22-23)
Moderation
We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticisms (Philippians 4:5; James 5:19, 20).
Divine Healing
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith (James 5:14-16).
The Second Coming of Christ
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17).
Church Relationship
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible church of Christ (Acts l6:5; Hebrews 10:24, 25).
Civil Government
We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God (Romans 13:1-5).
Judgment
We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgement seat of God; and there receive eternal life or death (Romans 2:1-16; 2 Corinthians 5:10).
Heaven
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17).
Hell
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Saviour (Revelation 20:10-15).
Evangelism
We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church (Acts 1:8; 8:4-8).
Tithes and Offerings
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15).