PWOP Statement of Faith
The Bible
We believe that the Bible is the infallible Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and
contains every answer to man's problems.
2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:20,21
God
We believe that there is one God, existing eternally in three persons: God the Father, God
the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We believe that God is Love and He loves all people. It is
His desire to reach out to those who are poor, oppressed, widowed or orphaned, and to
heal the brokenhearted.
John 10:30; John 14:26; Philippians 2:5-7; Psalm 68:5,6; 1 John 4:16
Spiritual Gifts
We believe that the spiritual gifts that Jesus gave to His original disciples are available to
His followers today.
Matthew 16:19; Matthew 18:18; Luke 10:19; Revelation 1:18
Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that Christians who are filled with the Holy Ghost should manifest the fruits of
the Spirit as detailed in Scripture: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness,
faith, meekness, and temperance
Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 5:9; James 3:17-18; Matthew 7:16-20
Prayer
We believe that prayer, the communication between every child of God and his or her
heavenly Father, is vital to our spiritual well-being. Through prayer, we declare our love for
God and manifest our dependence on Him. Far from merely being a religious ritual or a
spiritual exercise, prayer can release God's power, in accordance with His will, and bring
about change, supply, healing, and miracles. Jesus said, "Whatever things you ask when
you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them" We believe that
interceding fervently in prayer for the needs of others is an important duty of every
Christian: "Praying always … with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints"
Mark 11:24; Ephesians 6:18; Jeremiah 33:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Hebrews 11:6; James
5:16; 1 Samuel 12:23; 1 Chronicles 16:11
Church
We believe that the Church is the collective body of believers. The Church is referred to as
"the body of Christ" as well as "the bride of Christ." Thus, it is not merely an ecclesiastical
institution or organization—and certainly not a religious edifice or place of worship. We
believe that the Church is the spiritual entity composed of those who have accepted Christ
as their Savior, regardless of their affiliation with Christian organizations or denominations.
We believe that great spiritual benefit can be derived from fellowship with other like-minded
believers, to engage in prayer, the reading of God's word, and fellowship meetings.
Scripture also exhorts us not to abandon "the assembling of ourselves together
Hebrews 10:25; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Acts 2:46; 1 John 1:
3,7
These declarations do not comprise all that individual Christians may consider important
elements of faith; rather, they establish the essential framework within which members of
PWOP both unite in shared beliefs and explore differences.
We believe that the Bible is the infallible Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and
contains every answer to man's problems.
2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:20,21
God
We believe that there is one God, existing eternally in three persons: God the Father, God
the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We believe that God is Love and He loves all people. It is
His desire to reach out to those who are poor, oppressed, widowed or orphaned, and to
heal the brokenhearted.
John 10:30; John 14:26; Philippians 2:5-7; Psalm 68:5,6; 1 John 4:16
Spiritual Gifts
We believe that the spiritual gifts that Jesus gave to His original disciples are available to
His followers today.
Matthew 16:19; Matthew 18:18; Luke 10:19; Revelation 1:18
Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that Christians who are filled with the Holy Ghost should manifest the fruits of
the Spirit as detailed in Scripture: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness,
faith, meekness, and temperance
Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 5:9; James 3:17-18; Matthew 7:16-20
Prayer
We believe that prayer, the communication between every child of God and his or her
heavenly Father, is vital to our spiritual well-being. Through prayer, we declare our love for
God and manifest our dependence on Him. Far from merely being a religious ritual or a
spiritual exercise, prayer can release God's power, in accordance with His will, and bring
about change, supply, healing, and miracles. Jesus said, "Whatever things you ask when
you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them" We believe that
interceding fervently in prayer for the needs of others is an important duty of every
Christian: "Praying always … with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints"
Mark 11:24; Ephesians 6:18; Jeremiah 33:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Hebrews 11:6; James
5:16; 1 Samuel 12:23; 1 Chronicles 16:11
Church
We believe that the Church is the collective body of believers. The Church is referred to as
"the body of Christ" as well as "the bride of Christ." Thus, it is not merely an ecclesiastical
institution or organization—and certainly not a religious edifice or place of worship. We
believe that the Church is the spiritual entity composed of those who have accepted Christ
as their Savior, regardless of their affiliation with Christian organizations or denominations.
We believe that great spiritual benefit can be derived from fellowship with other like-minded
believers, to engage in prayer, the reading of God's word, and fellowship meetings.
Scripture also exhorts us not to abandon "the assembling of ourselves together
Hebrews 10:25; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Acts 2:46; 1 John 1:
3,7
These declarations do not comprise all that individual Christians may consider important
elements of faith; rather, they establish the essential framework within which members of
PWOP both unite in shared beliefs and explore differences.
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