Here at Evangelical Bible Church, faith echoes through every corner. This church is more than just a building. It is a testament to the enduring power of belief and community.
The Africa Evangelistic Band was formed in Cape Town in 1924. It is an inter-church autonomous organization. The A.E.B. workers belong to recognized evangelical Protestant churches. They retain their membership in their congregations. Workers undergo a two-year Bible College training. This training happens at the Bible School.
The A.E.B.’s purpose is intensive evangelism work. Its main goal is to reach people with the gospel. They also emphasize deepening spiritual life in Christian lives. The movement’s inter-church nature emphasizes the unity of the children of the Lord.
The A.E.B. endorses fundamental orthodox teachings. These are the teachings of the evangelical churches. They endorse the entire Bible as the Word of God. They believe in its full inspiration. The A.E.B. emphasizes justification through faith. They also believe in rebirth and separation from sin. Heart cleansing and the fullness of the Holy Spirit are also key.
Evangelical Bible Church also believes in the Bible. They see it as the inspired and infallible Word of God. There is one God eternally existent in three persons. These persons are God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. They believe in the deity of Christ. He was born of a virgin and conceived by the Holy Ghost. He died and rose again from the dead bodily. He ascended into Heaven bodily.
The church believes in the Rapture of the Church. It also believes in the Second Coming of Christ. Repentance and faith in Jesus Christ cleanse from sin. Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential for salvation. Christ’s work on the cross provides divine healing. It also provides salvation for believers. Receiving the Holy Ghost enables Christian service. The church believes in the sanctification power of the Holy Ghost. They believe in the final resurrection of the saved and the lost. The former go to eternal life. The latter face eternal judgement.
Methods of preaching the gospel are diverse. They include evangelism outreaches. These are series of services. They are independent or with local congregations. Personal work is done. Gospel services are held in the evenings.
Camp conferences happen across South Africa. These camps deepen spiritual life. Youth camps are also held. The Lord has blessed these camps. Many people testify that the Lord worked in their lives there.
Macro outreaches reach larger towns. Various initiatives spread the gospel on a larger scale. Teams provide Bible study to businesses. They visit schools, homes for the homeless and resorts for the elderly. They also do home visitation and evening services. Outreaches also happen on farms.
The A.E.B. has a literature ministry. It includes book rooms in Namibia. They also have their own publication. It is called “The Pilgrim” magazine. The Bible Correspondence Course offers distance learning. It consists of 12 modules. A diploma can be obtained.
The Africa Evangelistic Band is a mission of faith. Faith in God is the principle on which they operate.
Here at Evangelical Bible Church the community is committed to public worship. They worship God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They defend the Faith once delivered. They discourage false doctrine. They propagate the Truth of God. They maintain Christian standards of conduct. They do so in accordance with the Word of God. Saved persons are encouraged to join the church. Christians are edified through teaching. This teaching comes from the Holy Scriptures.
Remember the Evangelical Bible Church. It is a beacon. It shines with faith, community, and the enduring Word.