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A denomination is a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian faith. Examples: Catholic Church, Presbyterian Church, Anglican Church, Baptist Church, and Pentecostal Church. Unfortunately, denominations create more divisions than unity in the Body of Christ. 

The source of our Christian faith is and will remain the Word of God (Hebrews 12:2; Romans 10:17), not denominations. Each denomination has strengths and weaknesses in interpreting and practicing the Word of Word. Every denomination is flawed, but some stray away from the truth. Denomination is religiousness, but faith is Christianity. 

We are an independent church community because we do not report to any denomination’s leadership or receive benefits from it. Yet JCGN networks with those who have faith and values similar to ours.

No. Some believers think they can lose their salvation, but they fail to provide or describe in what circumstances this could happen. The almighty God who saves is also able and powerful to keep and preserve you. If Jesus Christ can save yet fails to preserve believers, preaching the Gospel would be in vain and useless. If you are born again, obey God’s Word and have peace in your heart. You will see Him face-to-face. (John 10:27-30; Ephesians 1:11-14; 1 Peter 1:3-5).

Baptism by immersion must be done in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19). But Jewish people who heard the good news on the Day of Pentecost, convinced of their sins, then desire to repair what was wrong. At this point, John’s baptism of repentance baptized most of them. Thus, Peter invited them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Peter spoke on the Day of Pentecost to faithful Jewish people who already understood God the Father and God’s Spirit. The part of the equation they missed was Jesus, the Son of God—and without Jesus, they could not be saved nor receive the Holy Ghost. “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38). 

Now, the Jesus' name doctrine or the Oneness doctrine upholds that baptism is to be performed "in the name of Jesus Christ," rather than using the formula "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 28:19); it is most commonly associated with Oneness Christology and the movement of Oneness. But complete redemption or salvation in human beings is made possible by the work of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. To be saved, regardless of your background, you must believe in the work of the Father, revealed throughout the Old Testament till now, you must believe in the work of Jesus Christ, done during his ministry on the earth and his death on the cross at Calvary, and you finally must believe in the Holy Ghost and His work, since creation to the end of the world. When you claim to believe in Jesus Christ, yet you refuse to be baptized in one of the persons of Godhead, you reject the truth. 

The biblical qualifications of a pastor or elder are not based on gender. Regardless of gender, not all men are not qualified to be pastors either. (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4).  

Yes. What is impossible to an individual is possible to God. Nothing is too difficult for God. (Luke 1:37).

No. Celibacy and marriage are gifts from God and crosses to carry and follow Jesus Christ. Which of the two are you gifted with, and can you carry it faithfully to the end for God's glory? What does this mean? "For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it; lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him" (Luke 14:28-29). When Jesus Christ clarified the grounds for divorce, most of His audience did not agree with Him, including His disciples, who said to Him, "If such is the case of the man with his wife, it is better not to marry. But He said to them, 'All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given: For there are eunuchs who were born thus from their mother's womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He who is able to accept it, let him accept it.'" (Matthew 19:10-12). If gifted with marriage, there's a tiny exit for divorce. If gifted with celibacy, there's no excuse for sexual immorality. Thus, be eager to know celibacy or marriage calling before jumping into one of these two. 

Yes. The Holy Bible allows divorce, but not for any causes or reasons. Yet this is God’s permissive will, not perfect will for you. The reason or motive behind your divorce matters more than the divorce itself. Before you decide, be prayerful and careful so you might not end up in sin. Here are some of the following clear biblical grounds for a divorce.

First, it is adultery or sexual immorality (Matthew 5:31-32; 19:9), yet you can still forgive and stay together if you love your spouse and for the sake of your family, children. Forgive? If this is more than once, how many times would I forgive? I know this is so hard for many people, but God’s grace will give you the strength to forgive and heal your wounds. Do not get me wrong. I do not support infidelity and adultery, for self-control is the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Second, in case of desertion or abandonment by an unbeliever spouse, you may divorce your spouse. The Word of God is evident in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 about marriage between believer and unbeliever spouses. 

Third, another special divorce case is disobedience or “a rebellious spirit.” Queen Vashti was divorced by her husband, not because of committing adultery or sexual immorality, but because of her disobedience and failure to be a role model for other women (Esther 1:11).

Fourth, the lack of the spirit of return, repentance, and forgiveness in either spouse. God’s perfect will for a married couple is to stay together until death. 1 Corinthians 7:11 says, “To the married, I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.” Also, God says, “…The man who hates and divorces his wife,” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “does violence to the one he should protect,” says the Lord Almighty. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful.” (Malachi 2:10-16). We advise you to be prayerful before separating or divorcing your spouse.  

To answer your question, let’s start with a quick reminder of what “remarry” means. To marry someone is for man to woman to become one. Now, the prefix “re” means “again,” or “encore,” which means “marry again.” This can be for the second time, third, etc. For remarrying, read Matthew 22:23-28. When asked about divorce and remarriage, “Jesus replied, ‘Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.’” (Matthew 19:8-9). If you are a divorcee, you can remarry if, per the Word of God, you qualify to remarry (v. 9). 

Another thing many divorcees do is fail to understand and personally apply this word to their lives: “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given” (Matthew 19:11). Are you gifted to be a husband or a wife? If not, this could be why your previous marriage(s) did not work. If yes, then take time to make the right and Godly choice. As for widows or widowers, “Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.” (1 Corinthians 7:8-9). If you are a widow(er) but lack self-control over your sexual desires, we encourage you to make the right choice and remarry. This will help you avoid living in sin. If you are a widow(er) and have self-control over your sexual desires, stay unmarried for your freedom and the sake of God’s service. 

No. Abortion is a sin. The life of a human being starts on day one of a pregnancy (Jeremiah 1:5). Abortion is not a miscarriage. They are two different things. Abortion is the deliberate termination of a human's life, regardless of the days, weeks, or months of pregnancy. It is murder. "You shall not murder" (Exodus 10:13). Regardless of your beliefs, and despite the circumstance one got the pregnancy, God does not allow anyone to abort an innocent child. As a Christian, God expects you to be on the front line to defend unborn innocent babies. You do not know who they will become.

As for miscarriage, it is the expulsion of a fetus from the womb due to an accident or health issue. This is not good news for a family expecting a baby. God promises his children, "No one shall suffer miscarriage or be barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days." (Exodus 23:26). Though miscarriage is not a sin, it may be a curse for those who have disobeyed God. “Give them wombs that miscarry and breasts that are dry.” (Hosea 9:14). This is not a statement of blessing, but a curse. The breasts of a barren woman or the one who miscarries cannot have milk to nurse a baby. That’s the meaning of dry breasts. Abortion is a premeditated act of murder, but miscarriage is not.  

Yes. Everyone is welcome to attend our worship services regardless of their beliefs, sexual orientation, race, language, etc. The church's doors are open to all. Church is where the Word of God touches, changes, and transforms human beings to become Christlike. JCGN's faith, beliefs, and values stand for traditional marriage between one male and one female because the same-sex relationship [homosexuality] is a sin.

Yes. He and all his wives and children are welcome to worship with us, although we believe in monogamy. 

No. Though it is not a sin, it makes your fasting and prayer ineffective. Sex is a form of pleasure, while fasting is abstaining from eating, drinking, and doing or enjoying something you like or love; this includes sex. Fasting is a freewill act with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice. Neither God nor a human being can force you to do fasting. When you fast, you put pleasure aside, including sexual activities. And so, you may show God, even human beings, how serious you are with what concerns you and want God to intervene quickly. You dedicate your heart, spirit, soul, and body to God. “Be ready for the third day; do not come near your wives.” (Exodus 19:14-15). Also, speaking through His servant, the Apostle Paul, God says, “Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give[dedicate] yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.” (1 Corinthians 7:5). 

Whether your spouse is a believer or an unbeliever, you need their consent before fasting. Doing so is not a sign of weakness but of strength. Also, your fasting will be accepted, and God will meet your needs. When you fast, leave your chamber to avoid any temptation which may lead you to sexual activities. “. . . Let the bridegroom go out from his chamber, and the bride from her dressing room” (Joel 2:15-17). Many Bible passages show that fasting and sex do not go along. The Word of God does not say to have sex with your spouse, while fasting is a sin. But having both fasting and sex simultaneously proves that you still do not understand the magnitude of a fasting attitude required of you. Simply, you seem not serious about what you are doing and accomplishing. As for health, you are causing more damage to your body than gaining its benefit. You cannot mix fasting with pleasure. A secular saying supports it: You cannot mix business with pleasure. 

Here, two things are clear. First, there was no consent in the first place. For a believer or unbeliever spouse, consent must be present. Regardless of your prayer needs, do not waste time fasting when your spouse refuses to consent. If you insist on fasting, but against your spouse’s wish, this will lead you to Matthew 5:23-24. To avoid any obstacles to your fasting and prayer, you need consent. If the spouse categorically refuses, go before the Lord God in prayer without fasting, and God will answer your prayers if you have faith and your heart is clean. Second, your spouse does not simply care for the state of urgency that you may be facing, and this can be for different reasons, although you need divine intervention through fasting and prayer. God will always make a way.

Yes. You must attend every church worship service and meeting unless you are sick, at work, or in an emergency. Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” 

Yes, especially if you are a minister or involved in the church’s leadership. If you are a minister planning to minister at another church, you still need your pastor’s consent, prayers, and blessings (2 Kings 6:1-7). If you attend a megachurch, this may not apply to you; unless your megachurch has campuses or cell groups where you fellowship with other saints. When troubles arise, people will know where to find you. The pastor will know how to get involved for help. Mostly, the pastor also may send you a word of greeting to the other pastor and the congregation.  

Yes. Not only does the pastor have the right to do it, but it is also part of their responsibilities and duties. The pastor asks because they care. 

Some denominations or churches do not mind if a Christian drinks wine or smokes. The Holy Bible does not say wine or alcohol is a sin, but shows the dangers of drinking wine. Wine destroys people’s lives, marriages, and families. The consequences of drinking alcohol and smoking are obvious, however. The Holy Bible encourages Christian believers saying, “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18).