The Bible is the infallible and authoritative Word of God, given to mankind through men who were inspired by the Holy Spirit. God is not limited by time or culture; therefore, what was written in Scripture remains true, relevant, and available to the Body of Christ today until His return.

At death, the soul is separated from the body and enters into an eternal state. At the resurrection, every person will either be raised to eternal life or condemned to the second death, which is the lake of fire. Whether one receives the gift of eternal life or the judgment of the second death, there is no reversal of that destiny.

While Scripture records instances of people who died and were raised back to life, there is no biblical account of someone experiencing the fullness of heaven or hell and then returning to describe it. We believe that God still speaks through visions and dreams; however, it is not supported by Scripture to believe that someone has gone to heaven or hell and returned, and we should test the spirit operating behind one’s testimony.

Salvation is found in Jesus Christ and through Jesus Christ alone. From before time began, the heart of God has always been to redeem people to Himself. Salvation is received by personal choice—through confession with our mouth and belief in the finished work of the cross.

Salvation is a free gift available to all mankind, both present and future, and is not limited to a select group. While salvation is not earned or determined by our works, the evidence of salvation will be seen through the fruit of our lives.

Water baptism is a response to salvation and serves as an outward expression of inward faith. Scripture provides no example of baptism for any purpose other than following repentance and faith in Christ.

Water baptism does not secure salvation, and the absence of it does not cause a believer to lose salvation. However, baptism is a commandment of Scripture. A believer who knowingly refuses baptism is living in disobedience to the Word of God. Scripture also does not restrict baptism to ordained ministers; the only clear qualification for baptizing another believer is that the person administering baptism is themselves a believer.

Infant Baptism : There is no clear instance in Scripture where infants are baptized. The disciples were instructed to teach the things that Jesus commanded, and throughout the New Testament, water baptism consistently follows repentance and personal faith in Jesus Christ.

A commonly cited argument for infant baptism is the mention of “household baptisms.” However, the term household in the Bible does not automatically imply the presence of infants or small children, and doctrines should not be built on implications or possibilities. No passage provides evidence that infants were included in these accounts of household salvation. In fact, Scripture states that members of the household heard the Word of God and believed before being baptized (Acts 16:32–34). Since infants are incapable of repentance or making a confession of faith, baptizing them does not follow the biblical order presented in the New Testament. This further supports the consistent pattern that baptism follows personal belief and repentance rather than being administered prior to them. Additionally, if the baptism of infants had been part of Jesus’ instructions, it is unlikely that the practice would not have appeared until roughly two centuries after Christ within the Church.

The Lord’s Supper was instituted to meet both spiritual and physical needs. Paul teaches that there is both spiritual and physical healing associated with communion.

Scripture does not require someone to be a member of a specific church in order to receive communion, nor does it restrict who may distribute it. However, Paul instructs believers to “discern the Lord’s body” by examining themselves before partaking. Because proper discernment of the work of the cross requires faith in Christ, communion should only be taken by those who are born-again believers. Communion may be practiced corporately within the Church or privately by individuals, and believers are encouraged to partake regularly.

The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a distinct experience that follows salvation. This is clearly demonstrated in Acts 19:1–7, where disciples who had already been water baptized later received the baptism of the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands by Paul. This experience was evidenced by speaking in tongues and prophesying.In this encounter, Paul did not question their salvation or their water baptism, but whether they had received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

According to Romans 10:9, those who confess Jesus as the Son of God are saved whether they receive this baptism or not. However, the gifts of the Holy Spirit cannot operate through a believer without the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit was given to the world at the fullness of Pentecost and remains active today through the Bride of Christ—the Church. The gifts of the Holy Spirit have not ceased, because the Holy Spirit has not ceased.

Arguments against the operation of the gifts of the Spirit within the Church today often claim that God gave these gifts only to the apostles in order to establish the early Church. However, Scripture nowhere refers to them as the “gifts of the apostles,” but consistently identifies them as the gifts of the Holy Spirit, given and distributed according to His will for the confirmation of God’s Word—not merely for the establishment of churches.

Nowhere in Scripture are believers told to stop desiring or exercising these gifts, but rather they are encouraged to seek them. The Apostle Paul instructed the members of the Church, not only the apostles, to “earnestly desire spiritual gifts.” At the same time, God is a God of order, and the gifts of the Spirit are to function accordingly. When exercised in accordance with Scripture, they will not produce confusion but will bring conviction, edification, and confirmation of the living God to those who witness them. Churches should recognize no spiritual gifts beyond those revealed in Scripture, and any manifestation that falls outside of what Scripture affirms is regarded as “strange fire.”

It is God’s will that people be healed, though we may not always see that healing manifested during this life. Regardless of earthly outcomes, complete healing is guaranteed to the believer in eternity.

Healing may occur in three ways:

• Instantaneously through a miracle

• Progressively through prayer

• Ultimately at the resurrection of the saints when Christ returns and our bodies are transformed from corruptible to incorruptible

Scripture instructs the Church to follow the order given in the New Testament: the elders of the Church should anoint the sick with oil and pray the prayer of faith, believing that God is able and willing to heal on earth. Believers may lay hands on the sick at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, which should be discerned carefully through prayer and confirmation. In these properly discerned moments, the Holy Spirit will operate through the Gift of Healing as a confirmation of God’s Word.

Outside of the instructions given in Scripture, there is no other method of divine healing supported by the Bible.

Deliverance ministry is a clear and necessary part of the New Testament Church and should always be practiced in order. While every believer has authority in Christ over demonic powers, this ministry carries great responsibility.

For this reason, we believe those who minister deliverance should be properly trained before being released to do so. Jesus Himself performed deliverances in the presence of His disciples before they were commissioned to do the same, and even then they required further instruction. Deliverance remains a sacred and essential ministry of Jesus that should be carried out with wisdom, preparation, and order.

Marriage, as defined by Scripture and affirmed by Jesus, is the covenant union between one man and one woman. The argument that Jesus did not explicitly condemn homosexual relationships does not change His clear definition of marriage.

Scripture teaches that all sexual activity outside of marriage—including heterosexual or homosexual relationships—is sexual immorality. The Bible states that those who practice sexual immorality will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

Sexual intimacy was designed by God to exist only within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman.

Scripture clearly demonstrates the powerful role of women in ministry. The woman at the well became one of the first evangelists, helping spark revival in her city. Mary Magdalene was the first to proclaim the resurrection of Jesus. Phoebe is referred to as a deacon (Greek diakonos), the same word Paul later uses to describe the office of deacon within the Church.

Paul’s instruction for women to remain silent in church gatherings is commonly cited against women serving in any capacity within ministry, however the full council of Scripture reveals that this was given as a cultural correction to preserve order in a specific Church, not as a universal prohibition on women speaking or ministering in the Church. Women are therefore permitted to serve in leadership roles and to preach the gospel.

However, Scripture reserves the position of the head of the church—often referred to as the senior pastor—for men. Paul outlines the qualifications for this role and specifies that the overseer must be “the husband of one wife.” While God powerfully uses women throughout Scripture and continues to do so today, the office of the head pastor is reserved for men according to these biblical qualifications.

Tithing did not originate with the Law of Moses and is not limited to it. The first biblical reference to tithing occurs in Genesis when Abram voluntarily gave a tithe to Melchizedek centuries before the Mosaic Law was established.

Under the New Covenant, believers are instructed to give with a cheerful heart. While the New Testament does not command a fixed percentage, giving remains an act of faith and worship. As believers release resources to God, they trust that He is able to multiply and bless what is given in faith.

The responsibility of a ministry is to steward resources faithfully. God does not take lightly the misappropriation of resources, and it is explicit in Scripture that He will judge accordingly. Therefore, it is our conviction that our ministry’s balance sheet is to be audited internally twice each year and reviewed annually by an  independent third party. Quarterly financial statements are also released within 30 days of the end of each quarter on our website. We believe it is our responsibility to operate with transparency and to remain accountable to those who support this ministry. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at accounting@the423project.org.

At a time known only to God, Jesus Christ will visibly return to redeem His Church. Just as His first coming unfolded over the course of His earthly life and ministry (33 +/- years), prophecy reveals that His second coming will unfold in two phases over of the same redemptive event.

The first is the catching away of the saints, and the second is Christ’s return with His saints to establish His kingdom on the earth. While there are differing interpretations regarding the timing, the central truth remains unchanged: Jesus Christ will return for His Church, and believers must live in constant readiness for His coming.