1) SCRIPTURE We believe that the Bible, old and new testament, is the inspired and infallible Word of God. The Word of God holds the words to eternal life and the keys of the Kingdom of God. The bible shows us God’s principles and standards for living, and it is spiritual food that sustains us in all circumstances. (II Tim. 3:16, II Peter 1:21, Hebrews 4:12)
2) GOD We believe that God is eternally existent in three divine and distinct identities, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All are one representing the Holy Trinity, Tri-unity, or Godhead. (Deut. 6:4, I John 5:7, I Tim. 3:16, Matt. 28:19)
3) JESUS CHRIST We believe the Lord, Jesus Christ, is God manifested in the flesh as the only begotten Son of God, the Father; conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary; lived a sinless life; provided for atonement of our sins by His death on the cross; was resurrected after three days; ascended back to the right hand of God, the Father; and ever lives to make intercession for us. (John 1:14, John 3:16)
4) HOLY SPIRIT We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity, and He proceeds from the Father and the Son and is eternal. (Matt. 3:16, John 14:16, John 15:26)
5) SALVATION We believe in the salvation of man, his fall and his redemption. (A) Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. Romans 3:23 says “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (B) Man’s only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ who was manifested to undo the works of the devil (I John 3:8). When Jesus died on the cross, He became sin and sickness for us, providing salvation and healing for all. (Ps. 103:3). (C) Salvation comes by faith in Jesus Christ and not by human works. Salvation comes by believing in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead and confessing with your mouth Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life. (Romans 5:20-21, Romans 10:8-10, Ephesians 2:8 )
6) WATER BAPTISM We believe that water baptism is by full immersion, is a direct commandment from our Lord, and is for believers only. Baptism in water is an outward sign of an inward faith. It is a statement to the world that a believer has died or put away the old way of life and has been raised to a new way of life in Christ. (Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12)
7) BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as promised by Jesus Christ to all believers and is received subsequent to salvation. Believers are entitled to God’s promises and should expect and earnestly seek them. Evidence of this baptism, according to scripture, is an uncompromising love for others, a boldness to witness the testimony of Jesus Christ, and an earnest desire for Christian service as well as speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. (Matthew 3:11, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:8, 2:4, 2:38-39, 19:1-7)
8) COMMUNION We believe communion is the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, a time of remembrance of what God has done for us. (Matthew 26:26-28, I Corinthians 11:23-25)
9) HEALING We believe in divine healing, that divine provision made for the physical, mental, and spiritual healing of the believer through the prayer of faith and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for by the redemptive work of Christ and is a privilege to every member of the church today. (James 5:14-15, Isaiah 53:4-5, I Corinthians 11:23-25)
10) SANCTIFICATION We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, beginning at salvation and continuing until Christ’s return. The bible teaches that without holiness no man will see the Lord. By the power of the Holy Spirit, the command of holiness can be obeyed. (Hebrews 12:14, I Thessalonians 5:2, I Peter 1:13-16, II Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 3:12-14, I Corinthians 1:30)
11) RESURRECTION AND JUDGMENT We believe in the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment, the resurrection of both the saved and the lost. They who are saved will be resurrected to eternal life and those who are lost to the resurrection of eternal damnation. Both the saved and the lost will stand before God. The believer will stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ and the lost will stand before the Great White Throne of Judgment. (Hebrews 6:2, II Corinthians 5:10, I Corinthians 4:5, I Corinthians 15:42-44, Revelation 19:20, Revelation 20:10-15)
12) RETURN OF CHRIST We believe in the blessed hope that Jesus Christ is coming back again in person to rule in the earth, to gather all His saints to Himself, and to be a visible Savior to all; and there will be a new heaven and a new earth. (Titus 2:13, I Corinthians 15:51-52, Revelation 21:1)
13) PROSPERITY We believe in total prosperity. (III John 1:2)
- Spiritual (John 3:3, II Corinthians 5:17, Romans 10:9-10)
- Mental (II Timothy 1:7, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3
- Physical (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17, I Peter 2:24)
- Financial (Malachi 3:8, Luke 6:38, II Corinthians 9:6-10)
Dear Daughters of Divine Destiny (3-D),
It is with an open heart and much compassion that I write this letter to you. My heart is over whelmed by the beautiful and talented ladies that God have gathered here at the “Life”. I’m not so naive to think that our coming together is all about what the ministry can give you but also what you can contribute to the ministry. Your gifts and talents are important to us not only to us but to God. God has given us gifts and talents to help build His Kingdom. It is important to both Pastor Craig and I that we assist you in becoming the woman of God that He have preordained you too be. A woman who knows who she is, a woman who’s living life on purpose and a woman full of Passion and Power. Therefore, I would like to invite you to search your heart in prayer about attending a six weeks session of a “Time of Transformation” Romans 12:1 “Be not conformed but be transformed”…These sessions will deal with matters of the heart, the things that hinders our walk with God such as fear, un-forgiveness, negativity etc. So if you are ready for change, ready to experience another level of God’s Power in your life and ready to eliminate old behaviors and habits then I look forward to seeing you.
Daphnee Morris, First Lady