OUR TENETS OF FAITH THESE WE BELIEVE (a.k.a. Our Tenets of Faith) Our belief is based on core biblical truths we call the 22 tenets of faith , as drafted by Foursquare founder Aimee Semple McPherson. THE HOLY SCRIPTURES We believe the Bible is God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16,17). THE ETERNAL GODHEAD We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14). THE FALL OF MAN We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection (Romans 5:12). THE PLAN OF SALVATION We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8). SALVATION THROUGH GRACE We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8). REPENTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justifie...
Sunday 3rd September, 2017 Theme: The unfailing God (Isaiah 40:28-31); Topic: restoring the lost Grounds (1 Samuel 30:8; Ezekiel 37:3-5) God is supreme in the universe. His word is final. When He speaks heaven and earth are affected because great number of publishers is attached to the intent of His command or promise according to Psalm 68:11,”The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it”. See also 2 Kings 6:16 where Prophet Elisha assured his servant, “And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them”. Everything in heaven and earth is affected when God speaks. Even Satan is affected because all things must work together for the good of the purpose of our God. Since the word of God cannot be broken, why do we always have some promises lingering for a long time without manifestation? Where do we miss it? The story of Daniel is an eye opener to us. The man of God stood in prayer for 21 days and the Prince of Persia (a...
Foursquare Gospel Church, Lagos Island, now Lagos Island District was pioneered in 1983 by Surulere Foursquare Gospel Church under the able leadership of our former General Overseer emeritus, Rev’d Dr. Gabriel Olusoji Farombi. The pioneering Pastor was Rev’d. & Rev’d (Mrs) Felix Oke. They started the pioneering work at Edward Balden Memorial Primary School, Okesuna before moving to the present location at Igbosere Road. Rev’d. & Rev’d (Mrs). Felix Oke served as senior Pastor from 193 to 1994. In October 1994 the Church became a Zone and Rev’d & Rev’d Mrs, Oke served as Zonal Superintendent up till 2000. In 2000 our immediate past General Overseer, Rev’d. Dr. Wilson A. Badejo upgraded the Lagos Island Zone to a District. In 2001, the Late Rev’d. Patrick Olakulehin and his wife Rev’d. (Mrs) Lola Olakulehin were installed as the pioneering District Overseer. They served from 2001 to 2003. He was followed by Rev...
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