Our Beliefs
All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness
2 Timothy 3:16
PrintWe at Blow the Trumpet believe that God’s word admonishes all His people to be ready always to give an answer of the hope that lies within them. Our work and those who support it proclaim that hope based on God’s inspired word. This hope is expressed in the doctrines taught in scripture and affirmed by the obedience of all those God has called according to His purpose.
Below is a statement of beliefs that reflects the primary doctrines espoused by Blow the Trumpet. It is not the intent of this statement to defend these beliefs but rather to express them without ambiguity or uncertainty.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is God’s instruction book for mankind and that all scripture is given by divine inspiration (God-breathed). Furthermore, we believe that no scripture is of private interpretation but that the Bible interprets itself. However, we do accept the fact that God inspires a greater level of scriptural understanding to those who submit to Him and are led by His spirit.
See: 2 Timothy 3:16; Daniel 12:8-9; Amos 3:7; 2 Peter 1:20-21
God
We believe that God is the eternal King of the universe. As King, He is not only the sustainer of all that exists but also the governor of its very destiny. Furthermore, we believe God resides in a spiritual dimension (Heaven) where His will is performed continually. The scriptures declare that God is eternal in existence and infinite in power, righteousness and love. We fully believe that declaration. Furthermore, we believe that God is spirit and those who worship Him must do so in spirit and in truth.
We also believe that God has an extraordinary plan that will culminate with His children becoming literal members of His family. At that time, those He has called according to His purpose will be given perfect righteous character and be comprised of spirit, just as He is. We believe that this is the ultimate destiny of all who yield to Him.
Blow the Trumpet and its supporters do not embrace the doctrine of the trinity. We believe God is a family currently consisting of God the Father and Jesus Christ, His Son. However, this family will one day include all those who have surrendered their will to the Father.
See: Revelation 4; Psalm 90:2; 99:9; 106:5; Jeremiah 32:17; John 4:24; 1:1-4; 5:26; Acts 17:24-26, 28; Isaiah 40:22-28; Isaiah 46:9-10; 1 John 4:8,16; Eph.3:15
Jesus
We believe Jesus is the Son of God and has eternally existed. It is through Him God created all things and nothing has been created that was not fashioned by Him. We believe that Jesus was the God of the Old Testament and that all authority has been given to Him by the Father.
Furthermore, we believe Jesus has many titles that dramatically declare who He is. These titles include Savior, Redeemer, Mediator, the Word of God, High Priest, and Advocate, to name a few. We also acknowledge Jesus as King in our life.
We believe that as the Savior of the world Jesus demonstrated the supreme act of love in giving His life as a ransom for the sins of all mankind. We further believe that He is not only our redeemer, but is also the author and finisher of our salvation, that He was crucified and buried and on the third day rose again from the dead.
We believe Jesus currently resides in the third heaven where He sits at the right hand of God the Father, and that He will return to this earth as King of kings and Lord of lords. We also believe that Jesus is the active head of His church as well as the head of every individual who sincerely yields to Him.
See: Hebrews 1:2; 7:1-3; Revelation 11:15; 19:13; John 1:1-4; 6:63; Romans 8:14; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 1:20-22; 3:9; Colossians 1:16; 1 Timothy 2:5
The Holy Spirit
We believe that all Christians are exhorted to have the mind of Christ. That mind is imparted by the Holy Spirit. God’s spirit reflects His virtue, His wisdom and His power and is given in measure to those who are converted and baptised.
We believe God’s spirit empowers His children with the strength, courage, wisdom, and knowledge of His will. Furthermore, we believe that Jesus promised to make that Spirit available on the eve of His death and that He fulfilled that promise on the Day of Pentecost less than two months later. We believe God’s Holy Spirit is the dynamic and personal presence of God in the lives of those who yield to Him and His law.
See: Exodus 31:2; Daniel 5:13-14; John 3:8; 14:15-20; 16:7,13; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; Acts 2; 4:31; Philippians 2:5
The Gospel
We believe the gospel is a warning to mankind regarding this world’s defiance to God as well as an announcement to mankind that God will make good on His promise to restore order to this earth. That promise will be fulfilled when Jesus Christ returns to earth in power and glory to subdue the nations. At that time God’s Great Kingdom will be established and a system based on six thousand years of human mismanagement will be destroyed.
We believe this gospel was powerfully proclaimed two thousand years ago by Jesus Christ, the King of that Kingdom. Additionally, we believe the gospel was preached by the apostles during the first century, as well as God’s servants down through the ages. The culmination of this message will take place at the very end of the age – a time which is rapidly approaching.
Furthermore, we believe that the preaching of the gospel is one of the commissions given to God’s church and that Jesus Christ indicated that His coming was predicated on this warning being proclaimed as a witness to all nations.
See: Mark 1:14-15; Matthew 24:14; Luke 9:1-2; Luke 10:9; Acts 8:12; 20:25; 28:30-31; Mark 16:15
The Kingdom
We believe the Kingdom of God is a literal realm that will be established on earth. It will be presided over by Jesus Christ and His saints. At that time, God’s word will cover the earth as the waters cover the sea and all will come to know the Eternal.This Kingdom will reflect a period of great peace and prosperity in which God will put a new spirit in its citizens and write His law upon their hearts.
We believe the Bible provides a glimpse into that kingdom; it describes its cities, its government, its language, its economy, and its faith. The most notable features about this kingdom are that its citizens will be both physically and spiritually whole, that peace will be in abundance, that God’s word will radiate throughout it, and that sorrow and sighing will flee away. We pray for that Kingdom to come.
See: Revelation 11:15-19; Micah 4:1-4; Daniel 7:18,22; Revelation 1:6; Isaiah 2:4; 32:18; 35:5-6, 10, 11:6-9; Zechariah 8:4-5; Jeremiah 33:10-11
Sin
We believe that sin is the transgression of God’s immutable law and that the consequence of sin is eternal death. Furthermore, we believe that God hates sin and that sin actually separates us from Him.
It is our absolute belief, based on God’s word, that all have sinned and come short of God’s glory. However, we also believe that God has provided a plan in which the penalty of sin has been paid by Jesus Christ, thus making salvation and entrance into God’s Kingdom available to all who would claim that sacrifice and yield to God’s will in their lives.
See: 1 John 3:4; Romans 3:23; 6:23; Isaiah 59:1-2; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 1:3; Ezekiel 18:4, 20