Church of God at Plant City, Florida

In order to be a part of the same church that Jesus built, we must keep the same doctrines that he taught, as the early church did. Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 “And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”  Notice He said, “I will build” not “we will” leaving Peter (man) out of the planning and building. This means that Jesus himself would be the architect—they are His doctrines—therefore, they are not optional or subject to change.  Matthew 7:28-29, "And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes."  When Jesus came and set forth His gospel, it was done with authority and no person on earth nor any angel from heaven has any higher authority to change it.  Paul said that if anyone, even an angel from heaven, tries to preach any other gospel to you, then let him be accursed.  This may sound very strong but it is a very clear warning to all that think that they can alter the word of God to fit their preference of church. The Apostle Paul exhorts us in 1 Timothy 4:13-16, "Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.  Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.  Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.  Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee."  2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."

• The God-head/Trinity
• Jesus Christ was God incarnated
• The Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God
• Restoration in the Evening Light
• Eternal Life
• The second coming of Christ