Woodford Gospel Assembly  
Ardmore, Armagh City, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland.
"... He careth for you..." 1 Peter chapter 5 verse 7
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This assembly accepts the Bible as its divinely inspired authority in all matters. The following is what we believe the Bible teaches regarding the Christian faith. Click on the area of interest to find out more.

From time to time position papers on specific topics are produced by the elders. These go into considerably more detail than our statement of doctrine. Click here to view current position papers.

MAJOR DOCTRINES

THE BIBLE - every word in the original writings of the Holy Scriptures is inspired of God, authoritative and without error. The Bible is the only written revelation of God to man and is infallible.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'The_Bible'

THE GODHEAD - There is one God, existing eternally in three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God is a spirit, infinite, eternal and unchangeable.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'The_Godhead'

JESUS CHRIST - The Lord Jesus is the eternal Son of God. He entered into the human race miraculously by being born of a virgin. He did not sin and He could not sin. He died as a substitute for all the sins of the human race, was buried, rose bodily from the grave and ascended to the Father's right hand where He now ministers as our Great High Priest.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'Jesus_Christ'

THE HOLY SPIRIT - The Holy Spirit convicts and converts the sinner. He regenerates , indwells, baptises and seals all true believers in Christ and empowers them to live a holy life.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'The_Holy_Spirit'

MAN - Adam was created in the image and likeness of God and was an innocent being. He subsequently sinned, and as head of all the human race he passed on a sinful nature to all mankind. All men are sinners by nature and also by practice. Apart from God’s salvation man is lost eternally.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'Man'

SIN - Sin is violation of or disobedience to the revealed will of God. It is also a state, the absence of righteousness, or anything that falls short of the perfect glory of God. God has established that the penalty for sin is death.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'Sin'

SALVATION - Without the shedding of the precious blood of Christ, there is no remission of sin. Salvation is by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and entirely apart from law-keeping or good works. It is entered into by all those who hear and understand the gospel, repent of their sin, and trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Lord and Saviour.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'Salvation'

THE ASSEMBLY - The universal Church is made up of all true believers in the Lord Jesus from Pentecost to the Rapture. Each local assembly or church should be a miniature of the universal Church, expressing the great truths of the latter. The local assembly is made up of believers in the Lord Jesus who have been baptised following their conversion and who meet together for teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, prayers and evangelism. Christ is the Head of each assembly and He entrusts leadership to the elders, men who are recognised as Christ’s under-shepherds. Each assembly is to have deacons to serve the practical needs of the assembly.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'The_Assembly'

ORDINANCES - There are two Christian ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism by immersion signifies that the believer has died with Christ, has been buried with Him and has risen to walk in newness of life with Him. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial feast at which believers worship the Lord and show forth His death until He comes again. In accordance with the early church, the Lord’s supper should be celebrated every Lord’s day.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'Ordinances'


OTHER IMPORTANT DOCTRINES

ASSURANCE AND SECURITY - All true believers can know that they are saved on the authority of the word of God. Those who are in Christ are safe and secure for all eternity.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'Assurance_Security'

CHRISTIAN LIFE AND PRIORITIES - Christians are called to live a holy life. They are to be disciples of Jesus Christ, and as such, to live lives of service and testimony in the power of the Holy Spirit. This service includes ministry in the whole assembly and propagation of the gospel to the whole world. They are forbidden by Christ to lay up treasures on earth and are promised a reward in heaven for faithfulness in serving God on earth.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'Christian_Life'

SPIRITUAL GIFTS - Christ gives to each believer , at conversion, by the ministry of the Holy Spirit, some gift or gifts to equip him to serve the Lord and edify other believers. Gifts are given by a sovereign act of God’s Spirit and not in response to the desires or prayers of men. Some gifts were foundational, and the miraculous gifts, such as healing, miracles, tongues and interpretation of tongues, were gifts given as a sign to the Jews during the transitional period as the church was being established.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'Spiritual_Gifts'

FUTURE EVENTS - God has revealed different dispensations, or stewardships, with corresponding rules governing life and relationship with God. In every dispensation the way of salvation is by faith alone. The present dispensation is the age of grace. The church did not exist prior to this age, and does not take the place of Israel in the prophecies of Scripture. The personal, imminent return of the Lord Jesus to Rapture the Church will be followed in order by the tribulation, Christ’s punishment for the unsaved and blessing for the saved.

Click to see what the Bible says on 'Future_Events'

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