Cornerstone Apostolic Church is a Bible-based church. We’re Bible-based in that we seek to base all of our beliefs and our lifestyle on explicit passages of the Bible or on biblical principles. Based on Scripture, we believe the following . . .
The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living. (See II Timothy 3:15-17.)
There is one God, who has revealed Himself as our Father, in His Son Jesus Christ, and as the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man. (See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.)
Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. (See Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9.)
The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel (II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17) by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (resurrection). (See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4.)
As Christians we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly, and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today. (See Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10.)
Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death. (See I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15.)
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
We pray together out loud because in the Bible we read: “…they lifted up their voice to God with one accord…” Acts 4:24
We sing with all of our hearts because in the Bible we read: “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” Psalm 98:4
We lift our hands in worship because in the Bible we read: “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.” Psalm 134:2
We clap and shout unto God because in the Bible we read: “O clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.” Psalm 47:1
We dance in the Spirit because in the Bible we read: “Praise Him with the timbrel and dance: praise Him with stringed instruments and organs.” Psalm 150:4
We play many different musical instruments because in the Bible we read: “…and all the house of Israel played before the Lord on all manner of instruments…” II Samuel 6
Psalm 22:3
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.