Open Gate Foundation
Kenya
Open Gate FoundationÂ’s sole mission is to equip communities for sustainable development and empowerment of church organizations in Africa to participate in bringing authentic development and the End-time Harvest of the souls and disciple them in fulfillment of the prophecy and obedience to our Lords command The foundation advocates for strong Christian values and aim to develop programs with charitable causes and that are consistent with community structures and institutions
OPEN GATE FOUNDATION
Statement of Faith
WHAT WE BELIEVE:
This is not intended to be a comprehensive statement of faith, but rather a guide to the doctrinal boundaries within which the foundation functions. Those who share our spiritual identity will be generally be familiar with the following terms, and will be able to fill in what is lacking. However, if you desire clarification of any point, please do not hesitate to inquire. We will be pleased to give you details of our stance upon any doctrinal position. We believe:
• That there is only one God, who has revealed Himself as our Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
• In the absolute Lordship and deity of Christ, including His pre-existence, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His atoning death, His bodily resurrection, and His eventual return to the earth in glory and power to establish His eternal kingdom.
• In the full spiritual authority, the reliability, and the divine inspiration of the Bible.
• That nothing can replace the importance of the local church in the program of God.
• That the supreme task of the Church is worldwide evangelism.
• That entrance into the church is through the "new birth", which is brought about by genuine repentance of sin, confession of faith in Christ as the only Savior, and surrender to Him as Lord.
• That membership in the Church is signified by joyful participation in its worship, fellowship, sacraments, witness, and by acceptance of its discipline.
• That the ministry of the Holy Spirit is an essential component of effective Christian life and witness.
• That the church cannot fulfill its mission apart from the five ascension gift ministries that Christ has sent into the world; apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. We accept that it is part of our task to recognize those people and to assist in equipping them to fulfill their ministry.
• That Christ purchased healing for every believer at Calvary, and this healing should be appropriated by faith.
• In the reality of Satan, and of the kingdom of darkness over which he reigns, and of the absolute triumph of Christ over the devil and all his works.
• That victorious Christian life is built upon a proper understanding and exercise of the spiritual authority conveyed to the believer by the gift of righteousness.
