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Welcome to The Church of God at Jerusalem Acres!

The Church of God is a family-oriented, spirit-led, sabbath-keeping, bible-believing church with congregations worldwide. Our churches can be found in the United States, Mexico, Africa, Haiti, India, Phillippines, Argentina, and new works beginning in Chile, Venezuela, Peru, Uruguay, and Antarctica. God is moving throughout this world to bring people to His kingdom. People are hungry and searching for Biblical truth.

We Care About...

• Quality individual relationships with God through Jesus Christ
• Genuine New Testament ministry for all believers, both clergy and laity
• Reaching the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• Helping those who are in need of food, clothing, and shelter
• The proper and orderly operation of the Holy Spirit with all His gifts and graces
• Restoration of the Judaic heritage of the church
• Restoration of Biblical forms and systems of worship

Our focus is restoration...the restoration of God's kingdom and restoration of His system of praise and worship in preparation for Jesus' return.

We wish to thank you for visiting our website and our hope is that you will find something that blesses you spiritually and also causes you to investigate more thoroughly the workings and worship of The Church of God.

Won't you join us in our quest to fulfill the New Testament ministry of sharing God's truth, meeting man's needs, and therby to be the Bible church?

 

Overview of The Church of God
Rooted in Historical Commitment The Church of God is grounded in a strong tradition of New Testament teaching and experience. We trace our modern beginnings from the Protestant Reformation through the Methodist Revival to the spiritual awakening of the Pentecostal Revival. From our humble beginnings in 1903 to the great successes in ministry and service of subsequent decades, The Church of God has always been dedicated to the premise of renewal of authentic New Testament Christianity and restoration of the Bible church – a commitment both to truth and to people. Over the years, progressive steps and organizational reformations have produced the restoration of many doctrines, practices, and ministries of the New Testament Church that had been lost during the Middle Ages. As a result of our history we have come to our present condition of restored truth and ministry to people. Dedicated to Present Ministry We are dedicated to the proposition of ministering to the needs of the whole man – body, soul, and spirit. We seek to share the grace and power of the risen Christ with all those who need salvation, deliverance, healing, and relationship with the Lord. We seek to share the knowledge of the eternal truths of the Word of God with those who need to be enlightened and liberated from religious confusion and spiritual chaos by the power of the rightly-divided Word of God and its immutable principles. Prepared for Future Service We have a deep commitment to the calling on the church to equip all believers, both clergy and laity, for works of ministry and service. Our view of the future is one of ever-expanding opportunities for being the church of the Bible by ministering to the nations. We are committed, therefore, to preparation for future service, believing that the finest hours for the Christian church are yet to come.
God's Seventh Day Sabbath: An Everlasting Sign With HIS Chosen People
Ask most people which day is God’s Sabbath and they will answer, “Sunday is the Lord’s Day.” The truth of the matter is that there is rampant confusion and misinformation concerning God’s Sabbath. How did such confusion arise? One thing is certain–God did not author it. The truth is that Satan has engineered a master plan to divert God’s people from the truths and blessings of the 7th Day Sabbath of the Lord. It’s time that we–as the children of God–unmask Satan’s plot to rob us of this special day. <Read More...>
The Northern Lights A publication of the Northern Territory of The Church of God. "Let your light shine before men." ~ Matthew 5:16
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Our Mission

Calling sinners to repentance and Christians to action.
The Church of God is committed to global evangelism through personal witnessing, beginning in every member’s neighborhood. We are also called to awaken Christians throughout the world and to call them to action and service for God.
Holding forth the Word of Life.
“No Lawbook but the Bible” has been our motto for over thirty years. The church is commissioned to shine the light of the word of life in the midst of a world of darkness and to establish God’s people in the sound doctrine, present truth, and divine revelation of His Word.
Urging believers to be equipped for ministry.
Every believer in Christ is called to a ministry, a work of service in the kingdom of God. The five-gifted ministry of the church is commissioned to equip believers for ministry and service so that the body of Christ may be built up.
Restoring authentic New Testament Christianity.
Every aspect of the life and mission of the New Testament church is just as vital to the church today as it was in the first century. We remain committed, therefore, to a full restoration of authentic New Testament Christianity.
Claiming the Judaic heritage of the Christian Church.
The faith that Jesus authored has a firm Judaic heritage. Since Jesus did not destroy that heritage, we are certain that the praise, worship, and service of the church today must reflect the same heritage of Judaeo-Christianity that the early church taught.
Heralding the coming Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
The ultimate purpose of the church today is to prepare for the coming Kingdom of Jesus Christ. We have a strong commitment to proclaiming the fact that Jesus Christ will return from heaven to establish His millennial kingdom upon earth.

The Importance of Family

Children mimic what they see. If a parent brings up their child in Christ, that child shall follow Christ wherever He goes. Ephesians 6:4 states "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."

The Ten Commandments also says to "honor thy father and thy mother". A child will honor the teachings of those who taught them.

Sabbath School Lesson

“THE SPIRIT OF EVANGELISM”

The Spirit of Evangelism is the one of the Seven Spirits of God that is concerned with keeping believers aflame with the Holy Spirit. Evangelism is responsible for stirring us up and keeping us from becoming lukewarm. While it is understood by most Christians to be a soul-saving Spirit, it also is to keep believers on fire for God.

KEY TEXT: "So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth” (Revelation 3:16).

1. The Spirit of Evangelism is closely related in nature to the ministerial gift of evangelist. To give greater definition to the work of evangelism, Consider the fact that the gift of evangelism was given “for the perfecting of saints” (Ephesians 4: 11-12). See how this job description expands upon traditional views of evangelism.

2. For further clarification of the nature of evangelism's work, consider II Timothy 4:1-5, where Paul instructs in the work of the ministry, then concludes by enjoining Timothy to "do the work of an evangelist."

3. When evangelism is not working, Christians grow lukewarm in their personal experience with God and in their relationship with the church. Analyze the condition of the Laodicean church in Revelation 3:17. Compare the statement of Revelation 3:18, "anoint thine eyes with eye salve" with the nature and work of evangelism. Notice also the imperative of verse 19, "Be zealous." How does evangelism help us to possess and express the zeal of the Lord of hosts?

4. An important part of the work of evangelism is the stirring up of the memory of God's people to the truths of the Scriptures and the operation of the Holy Spirit. Consider this purpose in light of II Peter 3:1-2.

5. Some of the more far-reaching implications of the ministry of evangelism can be seen in the life and work of Philip, the evangelist of the Early Church. Consider Acts 8:5-13, 29-30, 40. Consider the manner in which the Spirit of Evangelism works through revival to keep us up-to-date spiritually.

To download all the Sabbath School lessons from the 3rd Quarter 2011, click here.

Manual of Apostles Doctrine & Procedure
of The Church of God

• I. History • II. Governmental Structure • III. Ministerial Operations • IV. Business Procedures • V. Doctrines, Revelations, and Practices • Index

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