Our fundamental doctrinal beliefs as a church are based on the Holy Scriptures summarized as TENETS. THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH- ZIMBABWE ONE LORD ONE FAITH
TENETS
TENET 1
The unity of the Godhead and the Trinity of the Persons therein. Useful Scriptures: Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14. TENET 2
The utter depravity of human nature, the necessity for repentance and regeneration, and the eternal doom
of the finally impenitent. Useful Scriptures: Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2, Acts 20:21, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 20:11-15. TENET 3
The virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, ascension and abiding intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ: his second coming and millennial reign upon earth. Useful Scriptures: Matthew 1:18-25, Hebrews 2:9, 1 Peter 2:21-24, Acts 2: 29-32. TENET 4
The justification and sanctification of the believer through the finished work of Christ. Useful Scriptures: Romans 3:21-24, 2Corinthians 3:17-18, Ephesians 4:23-24. TENET 5
The baptism of the Holy Ghost for believers, with signs following. Useful Scriptures: Acts 2, Acts 10:44-48. TENET 6
The nine gifts of the Holy Ghost for the edification, exhortation and comfort of the Church, which is the Body of Christ. Useful Scriptues: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Corinthians 13:9-12. TENET 7
The sacraments of baptism by immersion, and of the Lord’s Supper. Useful Scriptures: Matthew 28:19, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Romans 6:3-14. TENET 8
The divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures. Useful Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21. TENET 9
Church government by Apostles, Prophets, Evangelist, Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons. Useful Scriptures: Ephesians 4:11, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-11. TENET 10
The possibility of falling from grace. Useful Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 10:12, 1 Timothy 1:19, Hebrews 3:12. TENET 11
The obligatory nature of tithes and offerings. Useful Scriptures: Malachi 3:10-12.
