Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

 STARTED IN 1995

Throughout  our history we’ve always connected and partnered with the team of New Covenant Ministries International (NCMI) and we continue to do so. The  NCMI team is a team of friends to us. We’re not a denomination and the  elders govern our church pastorally.

In  a larger context, we partner with New Covenant Ministries International  (NCMI), a trans-local ministry team with an apostolic heart that is  comprised of men and women who, through partnerships based on  friendship, help pastors / elders build their local churches in doing  the work of Jesus Christ’s Kingdom in their areas and also provide  opportunities for churches to bring the Gospel to regions beyond their own borders. For more information.

Because we all come from many different backgrounds and cultures and have all had our share of experiences, you might want to discuss the below with one of our elders for further clarity. We encourage questions so ask away! You can also email us at deon@molongaccchurch.com.

The holy scriptures, known as the bible, is the inspired word of God and our all-sufficient rule for faith and practice. These articles of faith are, grounded in these scriptures, are given as a basis for belief. Let it be remembered, however, that this is not given as a summary of the complete revelation of biblical truth, only that it covers our present needs as to these fundamental doctrines.

The Eternal Godhead

We believe in God, who is eternal and self-existent, revealed as one being in three persons, father, son, and Holy Spirit, and the creator of all things.

The Trinity

God is one but in three persons. This doctrine is a mystery but is nevertheless true. We believe in God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit, who are all one God.

The Lord Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He came to earth, was conceived of the virgin Mary and healed many who were afflicted with diseases, sin and by the devil. He was crucified and died on our behalf. He rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, where He is now seated and exalted at the right hand of the Father as the risen Lord and Intercessor.. Through his death and resurrection he took the sin of mankind upon himself; paid the price for sin on behalf of mankind; broke the power of Satan over mankind; and reconciled God and mankind so that all of us – regardless of culture and background – may know God personally. Jesus opened the way for man to live eternally in God. And this is all the tip of the iceberg!

The Bible

We believe that the Christian Bible is inspired by God and infallible. It is to be used to set all matters of doctrine and life for us today – as individuals and together as the Church.

Humanity’s Fall

We believe that mankind chose to go its own way and be out of relationship with God (Genesis 1:26,26; 3:1,24). This ‘fall’ resulted in sin and death entering the world. (Romans 5). Because God must uphold justice, he must judge all of us for our own sins. But because God is also love, he has reconciled mankind to Himself through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Anyone who puts their trust (faith) in Jesus is judged as righteous and no longer as sinful. Those that reject God’s offer to be judged as righteous in Jesus, however, will face eternal destruction.

The Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit – God Himself – lives in every Christian from the moment they put their faith in Jesus. We also believe that the Holy Spirit empowers Christians through dispensing numerous gifts to continue the work of Jesus in this world, which in the Bible is called ‘The Kingdom’.

Creation

We believe that God created the universe and that all people are created in the image of God, to love and worship God.

The Devil

We believe in the existence and person of the devil, who actively opposes the purposes of God.

Humanity’s Fall

We believe that mankind chose to go its own way and be out of relationship with God (Genesis 1:26,26; 3:1,24). This ‘fall’ resulted in sin and death entering the world. (Romans 5). Because God must uphold justice, he must judge all of us for our own sins. But because God is also love, he has reconciled mankind to Himself through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Anyone who puts their trust (faith) in Jesus is judged as righteous and no longer as sinful. Those that reject God’s offer to be judged as righteous in Jesus, however, will face eternal destruction.

The Atonement

We believe that salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone who—by his suffering, shed blood, death on the cross, and resurrection—has made full atonement for the sins of all people. We receive salvation by grace through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. 

The Church

We believe that the church, the body of Christ, is the community of people who confess faith in Jesus Christ. While universal, the church is local in expression and witness. It exists for worship, fellowship, evangelism, discipleship, and mission. Gifts of ministry are given by Christ to strengthen and mature the church. 

Water Baptism

We believe that all Christians, once they put their faith in Jesus, should be baptised in water (full immersion) as a statement to others, themselves and even Satan that they are now ‘within Christ’ and therefore no longer ‘in sin’ and death. (Romans 6.)

Communion

Jesus Christ instructed his followers to always remember him through the breaking of bread. We call this ‘communion’ and regularly obey this ordinance in our meetings.

Sanctification

We believe in the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit, who convicts people of their sin and inspires repentance and faith. The Holy Spirit transforms believers into the likeness of Jesus Christ.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit imparts spiritual gifts to believers for ministry to one another, the Church, and the world.

The Second Coming of Christ

We believe in, and look forward to, the imminent and personal return of Jesus Christ to gather his people to himself, and to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will have no end. 

The Punishment of the Wicked

We believe in the resurrection of the body. All who believe in Jesus Christ will have everlasting life in the presence of God; those who reject him will have eternal separation from God. It is the call of all believers to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ until he returns.

Apostolic Christianity

Jesus Christ commanded that his Church go and make disciples of all nations (Matt 28). This instruction is encapsulated in the word ‘apostolic’. We are a Church that works not only into our city but also into many nations of the world. We firmly believe that this is a core part of how Christianity should be lived out. This is why we also partner with New Covenant Ministries International (NCMI), a trans-local ministry team that works into many nations. 

One Universal Church

The Church of Jesus Christ has a multitude of expressions but is nevertheless still one church as the Church is anyone who has a relationship with Jesus. This means we do not see ourselves in any exclusive way. The purpose of the Church is to further Jesus’ Kingdom by living as Jesus lived and making disciples of all nations (Matt 28), who will then also live as Jesus lived and make disciples, and so it continues.

Jesus first

Jesus  is our focus in everything we do. We exist to make Him known throughout  the world as the one who reconciled us to God and shows us God’s  unconditional love. We look to live as he lived and love as he loved.

Friendship before function
(John 15:13)

Relationships  take a priority – not performance, skill or giftings. We see fellowship  as a core value established by God in his Church from the beginning (Acts 2:42).

Integrated and functioning

In  line with ‘friendship before function’ (above), no believer in Jesus  should live as an island but ought to be integrated into a local church  and fulfilling the ministry God has given them there.

Truth before Tradition
(2 Timothy 2:15)

What we see in the Scriptures always supersedes any tradition. Our theology fashions our behaviour, not the other way around.

Wild but not Weird
(Romans 12:11)

We’re  often called by God to do things that may make us uncomfortable and  don’t fit in with our culture. God will never contradict what we can see  in the Bible (He’ll never tell us to do something immoral) but we even  see that Jesus did many things that could be seen as rather wild. But He  was always relevant and only acted out of love.

Growing by Going

Jesus  instructed us to make disciples of all nations (Matt 28). This was an  instruction for everyone in Jesus’ church, not just pastors or a select  few. This is why we do a lot of ministry outside of our church into many  areas of the world, where God opens doors for us, and every one in the  church is encouraged to ‘go’.

Elder-led

God  has established that local elders should lead a local church – not a  headquarters, an arch-bishop, the state or any other kind of authority  figure. Our relationship to New Covenant Ministries International (NCMI)  does not override this Biblical value as we are not in a denomination  of any kind. Read more about that relationship here.

To disciple the nations in the freedom and reality of the Kingdom of God because of our love for God and all people.

– To seek and save the lost
– To train, equip and send all believers
– To build a strong home base church in Johannesburg
– To plant and encourage churches in every nation