22/10/2025
ZION BIBLE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY (ZIBSOM):
*OUR CORE BELIEFS"
1. The Authority of Scripture
"We believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God, and it is our ultimate guide for faith and practice." (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12)
2. The Doctrine of Trinity
"We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, coequal in power and glory." (Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14)
3. The Deity of Jesus Christ
"We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human, born of a virgin, and sinless in His life." (John 1:1-14, Hebrews 1:1-3)
4. Salvation by Faith
"We believe that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ, and that it is a gift of God's grace, received through repentance and faith." (Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:24-25)
5. The Importance of Baptism
"We believe that baptism is an important step of obedience for believers, symbolizing their death to sin and new life in Christ." (Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:3-4)
6. The Power of the Holy Spirit
"We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, who convicts, regenerates, and empowers believers for godly living and service." (John 16:8-11, Acts 1:8)
7. The Church as the Body of Christ
"We believe that the Church is the body of Christ, composed of believers from all nations, and that it is responsible for spreading the Gospel and making disciples." (Ephesians 4:1-16, Matthew 28:18-20)
8. The Importance of Prayer
"We believe that prayer is an essential part of the Christian life, enabling believers to communicate with God, seek His guidance, and experience His presence." (Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
9. The Reality of Spiritual Warfare
"We believe that spiritual warfare is a real and ongoing struggle between God's kingdom and the kingdom of darkness, and that believers must be equipped to resist the devil's schemes." (Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Peter 5:8-9)
10. The Return of Jesus Christ
"We believe that Jesus Christ will return to earth personally and visibly, to judge the living and the dead, and to establish His eternal kingdom." (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 20:1-6)
11. The Resurrection of the Dead
"We believe that there will be a bodily resurrection of the dead, with believers being raised to eternal life and unbelievers being raised to judgment." (1 Corinthians 15:1-58, Revelation 20:11-15)
12. The Eternal Destiny of Humanity
"We believe that humanity has an eternal destiny, with believers inheriting eternal life and unbelievers facing eternal separation from God." (John 3:16, Revelation 21:1-4)
13. The Importance of Holiness
"We believe that holiness is an essential aspect of the Christian life, involving separation from sin and dedication to God." (1 Peter 1:13-16, Hebrews 12:14)
14. The Power of Forgiveness
"We believe that forgiveness is a fundamental aspect of the Christian life, involving the willingness to forgive others as God has forgiven us." (Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:32)
15. The Great Commission
"We believe that the Great Commission is a mandate for all believers to spread the Gospel and make disciples of all nations." (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8)
These core beliefs provide a foundation for the teachings and practices of ZION BIBLE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY (ZIBSOM).
