Within the welcoming embrace of this community stands Christ Pentecostal International Church Virginia Assembly. It is more than just bricks and mortar. It is a testament to faith. This Malayalam and English church thrives in the Washington DC Maryland and Virginia region.
Christ Pentecostal International Church Virginia Assembly extends a warm invitation. People of all backgrounds are welcome to join in celebrating selfless sacrifice. They come together to praise unending grace. Generations unite here. They worship in unity. They show respect. They share love. From the wisdom of the elders to the enthusiasm of the youth all are welcome.
The church is Christ centered. It is Bible believing. It is born again. It lives by the Holy Spirit. Members believe finding this church is not by chance. They think it is God’s great plan for your life.
At Christ Pentecostal International Church Virginia Assembly they firmly believe in the Holy Trinity. God exists eternally in three persons. These are the Father Son and Holy Spirit. The Father Son and Holy Spirit are never identical as to person. They are not confused as to relation. They are not divided in respect to the Godhead. They are not opposed as to cooperation.
They believe God the Father is eternal. He is omniscient. He is omnipresent. He is omnipotent. God is absolutely holy. He is righteous. He is just. His love and mercy were manifested in the atoning death of His only begotten Son on Calvary.
They also believe in the deity of Jesus Christ. This includes His virgin birth. It includes His sinless life. It includes His miracles. It includes His vicarious sufferings. It includes His atoning death through His shed blood. It includes His bodily resurrection. It includes His ascension to the right hand of the Father. It includes His personal return in power and glory.
Christ Pentecostal International Church Virginia Assembly teaches that the Holy Spirit is a person. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin of righteousness and of judgment. He is the supernatural agent of God in the regeneration of the lost. The Holy Spirit dwells in all believers sealing them in the body of Christ unto the day of redemption. He is the divine teacher. He guides believers into all truth. He imparts the nine gifts of the Spirit as found in 1 Corinthians 12.
Holy Scripture is of utmost importance here. They believe that scripture of the Old and New Testament is given by inspiration of God. It is inerrant and infallible in its original writings. It is the supreme and final authority for faith and practice.
Christ Pentecostal International Church Virginia Assembly believes that salvation is a gift from God. It is by grace alone. It is received through repentance and personal faith in Jesus. This faith is shown in loving obedience and good works.
They believe that heaven is the dwelling place of God. It is the eternal home of the saints. Hell is a place of sorrow. The unsaved are turned there. It is a place eternally separated from God.
The church is composed of all born again believers. This is regardless of race nationality sex and color. It is the body of Christ of which Christ is the Head. The local church includes born again believers. They unite for worship instruction and Christian service.
Christ Pentecostal International Church Virginia Assembly practices water baptism. It should be by immersion. It is done in the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is administered to only those who show evidence of being born again.
The Lord’s Supper is observed by all believers who are baptized in water. All participants should examine themselves before partaking. It is a memorial of Jesus’ sufferings and sacrificial death. It is to be observed until He returns.
The church believes in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It is a definite experience. It is subsequent and additional to salvation. In salvation eternal life is imparted by the Holy Spirit. In baptism of the Spirit eternal power is imparted. Speaking in tongues is the initial physical evidence of having received this gift of power.
Holiness is another core belief here. The Bible teaches a life of holiness. Without it no one will see the Lord. Sanctification is God’s will for all believers. It should be earnestly pursued. This is done by walking in obedience to the Word of God. Christ Pentecostal International Church Virginia Assembly is a place of deep faith. It is a welcoming community.