Millersburg Church of God
In the Beginning . . .
It was 1886, in a
crude meeting house
on the Tennessee-
North Carolina border,
where the Church of
God traces its roots.
There, a group of eight
sincere Christians had
a deep desire for a closer relationship and life with
Christ. Realizing the futility of reforming their own churches, they established a new church whose objective would be to restore sound scriptural doctrines of the Bible, encourage deeper consecration and promote evangelism and
Christian service. Twenty-one years after the formation of the Christian Union that evening at
the Barney Creek Meeting House, the growing movement would establish themselves
permanently as the Church of God.
From this seemingly insignificant origin has
grown one of the most influential worldwide Pentecostal denominations. For nearly 120
years the Church of God has been a distinctive movement focused upon communicating the
gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit. Presently,
the Church of God has a world-wide membership
of over 6 million with a presence in nearly 150 countries. Leaders of the Church of God are recognized as some of the most respected Pentecostal leaders of today.
The call of the Church of God today beckons
back to those early
days at Barney
Creek. Church of
God congregations
around the globe are
experiencing the fire
of the Holy Spirit
today more than ever.
Reports of revivals where hundreds are saved
and filled with the Holy Spirit are frequent and
on-going. The call of the Church of God is for
world evangelization. It is a call to discipleship
and prayer. It is a call of commitment. It is a
call for the Church of God to be a channel for Pentecostal revival well into the new millennium.
For further information on the history of the
Church of God, recommended reading is the
book Like A Mighty Army, by Dr. Charles W.
Conn, available through Pathway Press. Visit
"Wheat Is In" P.L. Gaus, Ohio Journal
Millersburg Church of God is located in the
heart of Ohio's Amish Country in beautiful
Holmes County. Thousands of tourist visit the area every day and often refer to Holmes County as "God's Country" due to our scenic landscape. Our congregation is part of The Church of God which was founded in 1886 upon the principles
of Christ as they are revealed in the Bible,
the Word of God.
Our Declaration of Faith
The Church of God believes the whole Bible to be
completely and equally inspired and that it is the
written Word of God. The Church of God has
adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its
standard and official expression of its doctrine.
We Believe:
In the verbal inspiration of the Bible.
In one God eternally existing in three persons;
namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the
Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of
the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified,
buried, and raised from the dead. That He
ascended to heaven and is today at the right
hand of the Father as the Intercessor.
That all have sinned and come short of the glory
of God and that repentance is commanded of
God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins.
That justification, regeneration, and the new birth
are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.
In sanctification subsequent to the new birth,
through faith in the blood of Christ; through the
Word, and by the Holy Ghost.
Holiness to be God's standard of living for His
people.
In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent
to a clean heart.
In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit
gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence
of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
In water baptism by immersion, and all who
repent should be baptized in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.
In the Lord's Supper and washing of the saints'
feet.
In the premillennial second coming of Jesus.
First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to
catch away the living saints to Him in the air.
Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years.
In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the
righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.
Doctrinal Commitments
The following Doctrinal Commitments represent the core beliefs of the denomination as outlined in Scripture.
Repentance. Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3; Acts 3:19.
Justification. Romans 5:1; Titus 3:7.
Regeneration. Titus 3:5.
New birth. John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9.
Sanctification subsequent to justification. Romans 5:2; 1Corinthians1:30; 1Thessalonians4:3; Hebrews13:12.
Holiness. Luke 1:75; 1 Thessalonians 4:7;Hebrews 12:14.
Water baptism. Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9, 10; John 3:22, 23; Acts 8:36, 38.
Baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to cleansing; the enduement of power for service. Matthew 3:11; Luke 24:49, 53; Acts 1:4-8.
The speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance as the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Ghost. John 15:26; Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:1-7.
The Church. Exodus 19:5, 6; Psalm 22:22; Matthew 16:13-19; 28:19,20; Acts 1:8; 2:42-47;7:38; 20:28; Romans 8:14-17: 1 Corinthians3:16, 17; 12:12-31;
2 Corinthians 6:6-18; Ephesians 2:19-22; 3:9, 21; Philipians 3:10; Hebrews 2:12; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 1:6, 7; Revelation 21:2, 9; 22:17.
Spiritual gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:1, 7, 10, 28, 31; 1 Corinthians 14:1.
Signs following believers. Mark 16:17-20; Romans 15:18, 19; Hebrews 2:4.
Fruit of the Spirit. Romans 6:22; Galatians 5:22, 23; Ephesians 5:9; Philippians 1:11.
Divine healing provided for all in the Atonement. Psalm 103:3; Isaiah 53:4, 5; Matthew 8:17; James 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24.
The Lord's Supper. Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians11 : 2 3 - 2 6.
Washing the saints' feet. John 13:4-17; 1 Timothy 5:9, 10.
Tithing and giving. Genesis 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Malachi 3:10; Luke 11:42 ; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 ; Hebrews 7:1-21.
Restitution where possible. Matthew 3:8; Luke 19:8, 9.
Premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the dead saints and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. 1 Corinthians15:52;
1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years. Zechariah 14:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; 2 Thessalonians
1:7-10; Jude 14, 15; Revelation 5:10; 19:11-21; 20:4-6.
Resurrection. John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Revelation 20:5, 6.
Eternal life for the righteous. Matthew 25:46; Luke 18:30; John 10:28; Romans 6:22; 1 John 5:11-13.
Eternal punishment for the wicked. No liberation nor annihilation. Matthew 25:41-46; Mark 3:29; 2 Thessalonians 1: 8, 9;
Revelation 20:10-15; 21:8.
Practical Commitments
The Church of God’s Practical Commitments offer scriptural guidelines for practical Christian living.
SPIRITUAL EXAMPLE
We will demonstrate our commitment to Christ through our practice of the spiritual disciplines;we will demonstrate our commitment to the body of Christ through our loyalty to God and commitment to His church; and we will demonstrate our commitment to the work of Christ through our being good stewards.
MORAL PURITY
We will engage in those activities which glorify God in our body and which avoid the fulfillment
of the lust of the flesh. We will read, watch and listen to those things which are of positive
benefit to our spiritual well-being.
PERSONAL INTEGRITY
We will live in a manner that inspires trust and confidence, bearing the fruit of the Spirit and seeking to manifest the character of Christ in all our behavior.
FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY
We will give priority to fulfilling family responsibilities, to preserving the sanctity of marriage and to maintaining divine order in the home.
BEHAVIORAL TEMPERANCE
We will practice temperance in behavior and will abstain from activities and attitudes which are offensive to our fellowman or which lead to addiction or enslavement.
MODEST APPEARANCE
We will demonstrate the scriptural principle of modesty by appearing and dressing in a manner that will enhance our Christian testimony and will avoid pride, elaborateness or sensuality.
SOCIAL OBLIGATION
It should be our objective to fulfill our obligations
to society by being good citizens, by correcting social injustices, and by protecting the sanctity
of life.
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330-231-7058
Millersburg Church of God ® 10643 State Route 39, Millersburg, OH 44654 330-231-7058
