About us

 Statement on Scripture

We believe that God has revealed Himself and His truth by both general and special revelation. General revelation displays His existence, power, providence, moral standard, patience, goodness, and glory; special revelation manifests His triune nature and His plan of redemption through Messiah for humanity. This special revelation has been given in two ways, preeminently in the incarnate Word of God—Jesus Christ, and in the inscripturated Word of God—the Bible. We affirm that the sixty-six books of the Bible are the written Word of God given by the Holy Spirit and are the complete and final canonical revelation of God for all time. (Rom. 1:18-2:4; 2:14-16; Ps. 19; Acts 14:15-17; 17:22-31; John 1:1- 18; 1 Thess. 2:13; Heb. 1:1-2; 4:12)

We believe these books were written by a process of dual authorship in which the Holy Spirit so moved the human authors that, through their individual personalities and styles, they composed and recorded God’s Word which is inerrant. These books, constituting the written Word of God, convey objective truth and are the believer’s only infallible rule of faith and practice. (2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:19-20; John 10:35; 17:17; 1 Cor. 2:10-13) 

We Believe that, whereas there may be several applications of any given passage of Scripture, there is but one true interpretation. The meaning of Scripture is to be found as one diligently applies the literal grammatical-historical method of interpretation under the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit (John 7:17; 16:12-15; 1 Cor. 2:7-15; 1 John 2:20). It is the responsibility of believers to ascertain carefully the true intent and meaning of Scripture, recognizing that proper application is binding on all generations. Yet the truth of Scripture stands in judgment of men; never do men stand in judgment of it.

Statement on the Church

We believe the Church is the elect people of God, existing from the beginning of the world and completed at the return of Christ who is its head. The mission of the Church is to glorify God by worshiping corporately, building itself up as a loving, faithful community by instruction of the Word, observing baptism and communion, embracing the doctrinal mandates of the apostles, communicating the Gospel, and making disciples of all peoples. (Matt. 16:18; 28:16-20; Acts 1:4, 5; 11:15; 2:46, 47; 1 Cor. 12:13; Rom. 12:4-21; Eph. 1:22, 23; 2:19-22; 3:4-6; 5:25-27; Col. 1:18; Rev. 5:9)

We believe Christians should gather together in local assemblies. They are priests before God and to one another, responsible to serve God and minister to each other. The biblically designated officers serving under Christ and leading the assembly are elders and deacons.

Although church and state are distinct institutions, believers are to submit to the government within the limits of God’s Word. (Matt. 18:15-18; 22:15-22; 28:19; Acts 2:41, 42; 6:1-6; 1Cor. 14:40; Eph. 4:11, 12; 1 Tim. 3:1-13; Tit. 1:5-9; Heb. 10:25; 1 Pet. 2:5-10, 13-17; 5:1-5)

THE LORDS SUPPER

1. We believe that the Lord’s Supper is the commemoration and proclamation of His death until He comes (1 Cor. 11:28-32).

2. We believe that the Lord’s Supper should be observed in the regular gathering of the church, knowing that it is one of the chief purposes of its meeting. (Acts 20:7; 1 Cor.11:18-20,33)

3. We believe in celebrating the breaking of bread followed by a fellowship meal so that we would reverentially remember the Lord’s death and also relish the fellowship of one another. (Acts 2:42,46; 1 Cor.11:20-21; Jude 12) This way, the Lord’s Supper also reflects the future marriage supper of the Lamb. (Acts 2:46; Lu. 22:28-30; Rev. 19:6-9)

4. We believe that the Lord’s Supper is to be observed by those who are officially recognized as members of our local church. Visitors to our church can partake in the breaking of bread, provided they are born-again and are committed to their local church.

5. We believe that the Lord’s Supper should be partaken in a worthy manner. When believers have interpersonal conflicts, including husband and wife, we encourage them to settle their disputes and then partake in the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11:17-33). 

6. We believe that the Lord’s Supper is a reminder of church’s vertical relationship with the Lord, i.e. remembering Christ’s atonement and victory on the cross, and also of its horizontal relationship with one another, i.e. mutual fellowship and encouragement. (Acts 2:46; Luke 22:15-18,30; 1 Cor.11:26; Acts 2:42; 1 Cor.10:16) 

 7. We believe that any committed and growing believer can administer the Lord’s Supper, not necessarily a pastor.

Address:  Paradise Church,  H.No. 8-7/6/F, Naveen Residency, Road No 9, Hema Nagar, Boduppal, Ghatkesar, RR Dist. 500039