Guided by the whole Bible, rightly divided.
The Church of God of Prophecy accepts the Bible as the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God and the supreme authority for faith, doctrine, and daily living.
“He leads me beside the still waters.”
Scripture
The Bible is the inspired Word of God and our supreme authority.
The Trinity
One God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Cross
Christ’s deity, virgin birth, atoning death, resurrection, and ascension.
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit’s essential work to convict, transform, and empower.
Family and marriage
God’s design for marriage and the family.
Unity
One body in Christ, as Jesus prayed in John 17:20–23.
01Repentance
Turning from sin to God with a changed heart and life.
Mark 1:15; Acts 3:1902Justification
Declared righteous before God through faith in Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:103Regeneration
The new spiritual life God gives to every believer.
Titus 3:504Born again
Becoming a new creation in Christ.
John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:1705Sanctification
Being set apart from the rule of sin for God’s purposes.
1 Thessalonians 4:306Holiness
A life lived free from the dominance of sin.
Hebrews 12:1407Water baptism
Baptism by immersion as an outward sign of new life.
Matthew 28:1908Baptism with the Holy Ghost
The Spirit’s empowerment for life and service.
Acts 1:8; 2:409Speaking in tongues
The initial evidence of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:4; 10:4610Full restoration of the gifts
The gifts of the Spirit continue in the church today.
1 Corinthians 1211Signs following believers
God confirms His word with signs that follow those who believe.
Mark 16:17–1812Fruit of the Spirit
Love, joy, peace, and Christlike character growing in us.
Galatians 5:22–2313Divine healing
God heals, and believers pray in faith for the sick.
James 5:14–1514The Lord’s Supper
Remembering Christ’s sacrifice at His table, ideally at least once a quarter.
1 Corinthians 11:23–2615Washing the saints’ feet
Following Jesus’ example of humble service.
John 13:14–1716Tithing and giving
Honoring God by returning the tithe and giving generously.
Malachi 3:1017Restitution where possible
Making things right with those we have wronged.
Luke 19:818Pre-millennial second coming
Jesus will return before His thousand-year reign.
1 Thessalonians 4:16–1719Resurrection
Both the righteous and the wicked will be raised.
John 5:28–2920Eternal life for the righteous
The gift of everlasting life with God.
Romans 6:2321Eternal punishment for the wicked
Final separation from God for those who reject Him.
Matthew 25:4622Total abstinence from liquor
Choosing to abstain from alcoholic beverages.
Proverbs 20:123Against the use of tobacco and drugs
Caring for the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 6:19–2024On meats and drinks
Freedom from rigid food rules, guided by conscience and love.
Romans 1425On the Sabbath
Worshiping on the Lord’s Day without bondage to the Sabbath law.
Colossians 2:1626Adornment
Dress and appearance guided by modesty.
1 Timothy 2:927Against belonging to lodges
Avoiding secret societies that conflict with Christian commitment.
2 Corinthians 6:1428Against swearing
Letting our yes be yes and our no be no.
Matthew 5:34–3729Marriage, divorce, and remarriage
Upholding God’s design for faithful, lifelong marriage.
Matthew 19:4–9Summaries adapted from the Church of God of Prophecy’s published teachings. Read the full statement at cogop.org.