Our Core Values
The CHPNET-UK Christian values are based on the values and principles of the Kingdom of God. The values and principles of the Kingdom of God in this context entail teachings about Christ that define the Christian as the light and salt of the world, imbued with Godly attributes such as love, integrity, patience, hard work, honesty and faithfulness.
“But the spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control” Galatians 5 verses 22.
- To acknowledge, love and obey God, the maker of heaven and earth, the giver of life and the Lord of all creation.
- To practise with honesty, integrity, compassion, and love to all humanity.
- To deliver care that addresses our patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- To maintain respect and honour for human life from beginning to end, including those who are elderly and infirm, those who have disabilities and those who are unborn.
- To serve our patients based on their healthcare needs without partiality or discrimination.
- To reach out with love and care for the poor, vulnerable and those that are marginalized.
- To speak the truth, respect privacy and safeguard our patients’ confidences.
- To put our patients first whilst fully accepting our duty to promote preventive medicine and public health.
- To be in good standing with our respective regulatory or professional bodies and respect the governing authorities and maintain continuous professional development.
- To adhere strictly to our professional Code of Ethics and not yield to monetary and material enticements that will dent or soil their image and by extension the image of The Church of Pentecost.
Our Beliefs
The tenets of faith of The Church of Pentecost.
1. THE BIBLE
We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures. That the Bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, all-sufficient in its provisions and comprehensive in its sufficiency (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).
2. ONE TRUE GOD
We believe in the existence of the One True God, Elohim, Maker of the whole universe; indefinable, but revealed as Triune Godhead – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – one in nature, essence and attributes; Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Matthew 28:19; Genesis 1:26)
3. MAN’S DEPRAVED NATURE
We believe that: “all men have sinned and come short of the glory of God;” are subject to eternal punishment; and need repentance and regeneration (Genesis 3:1-19; Isaiah 53:6)
4. THE SAVIOUR
We believe that man’s need of a Saviour has been met in the person of Jesus Christ, because of His deity, virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrection and ascension; His abiding intercession and second coming (John 8:46; 14:30; Colossians 1:15; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Romans 3:25; Acts 2:36; Philippians 2:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:3)
5. REPENTANCE, JUSTIFICATION & SANCTIFICATION
We believe that all men have to repent of and confess their sins before God, and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God. We believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit and in God’s gift of eternal life to the believer (Luke 15:7; Acts 2: 38; Romans 4:25; 5:16; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 4: 3)
6. THE SACRAMENTS OF BAPTISM & THE LORDS SUPPER
We believe in the Sacrament of Baptism by immersion as a testimony of a convert who has attained a responsible age of about 15 years (Luke 3:21; Mark 16:16). [Infants and children are not baptized but are dedicated to the Lord] (Luke 2:22-24, 34; Mark 10:16). We believe in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper which should be partaken of by all members who are in full fellowship (Luke 22:19-20; Matthew 26:21-29; Acts 20:7)
7. BAPTISM, GIFTS & FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with signs following; and in the operation of the gifts and the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers (1 Corinthians 12:8-11; Mark 16:17; Acts 2:4; Galatians 5:22)
8. DIVINE HEALING
We believe that the healing of sickness and disease is provided for God’s people in the atonement. The Church is, however, not opposed to soliciting the help of qualified medical practitioners (2 Kings 20:7; Mathew 9:12; Luke 10:34; Colossians 4:14)
9. TITHES & OFFERING
We believe in tithing and in the giving of free-will offerings towards the cause of carrying forward the Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a cheerful giver (Genesis 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Malachi 3:6-10; Mathew 23:23; Acts 20:35; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 9:1-9)
10. THE SECOND COMING & THE NEXT LIFE
We believe in the Second Coming of Christ and the Resurrection of the dead, both the saved and the unsaved – they that are saved, to the resurrection of life; and the unsaved, to the resurrection of damnation (Mark 13: 26; Daniel 12:2; John 5: 28-29; Acts 1:11; 10:42; Romans 2:7-11; 6:23)
11. MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE
We believe in the institution of marriage as a union established and ordained by God for the lifelong, intimate relationship between a man as husband and a woman as wife as biologically defined at birth. We believe that God instituted marriage primarily for mutual help, fellowship and comfort that one ought to have for the other and for honourable procreation of children, and their training in love, obedience to the Lord and responsible citizenship. (Genesis 2:18, 21-25; Matthew 19:4-6; 1 Corinthians 7:1-2).