Doctrinal Summary

​Equipping Nations Academy exists to glorify God by participating in His redemptive mission of restoration, discipleship, and equipping of believers for Kingdom impact.

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We believe that the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God, revealing His will, His ways, and His plan of salvation for all humanity.

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We believe in one true and living God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things and is perfect in love, holiness, justice, and mercy.

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We believe that humanity was created in God’s image but fell through sin, bringing separation from God and brokenness into creation. God’s heart is to restore mankind to eternal fellowship with Himself through Jesus Christ.

We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man, who lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will return again in glory. Through His sacrifice, salvation and restoration are freely offered to all who repent and believe.

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We believe that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, believers are regenerated, adopted into God’s family, and empowered to live holy and fruitful lives.

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, who convicts, sanctifies, empowers, and equips believers for godly living and effective service. We affirm the gifts of the Spirit and the fivefold ministry for the building up of the Church.

We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ, called to worship God, disciple believers, equip the saints for ministry, proclaim the Gospel, and advance God’s Kingdom in every nation.

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We believe that discipleship is central to the mission of Jesus. Every believer is called to grow into maturity in Christ and to make disciples, becoming instruments of restoration in families, communities, and nations.

We believe in the return of Jesus Christ, the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, and the eternal destiny of all people. Those who belong to Christ will dwell with Him forever in the New Jerusalem.

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Comprehensive: Core beliefs 

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Restoration

We believe God’s ultimate purpose is to restore all mankind to their original and eternal fellowship with Him. His redemptive plan is to dwell with His people forever in love, righteousness, and peace, restoring all things in Christ.
(Revelation 21:3–5, Colossians 1:19–20, Acts 3:21)

The Word of God

We believe the Bible, consisting of sixty-six books, is the inspired Word of God, without error in the original manuscripts. It has been faithfully preserved and stands as the final authority for faith, doctrine, life, and practice.
(2 Timothy 3:16–17, 2 Peter 1:20–21, Psalm 119:89)

The Nature of God

We believe in one true and living God, eternal Father, Creator, King, Priest, Prophet, Redeemer, and Restorer of all creation. He is compassionate, merciful, holy, just, faithful, and abounding in love.

We believe that God exists eternally as three persons in one. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, coequal and coeternal.
(Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 45:5, John 1:1–3, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14)

Creation

We believe that God created the heavens and the earth out of nothing. Everything He made was good, purposeful, and free from sin.
(Genesis 1:1–31, Nehemiah 9:6, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16)

Mankind and the Fall

We believe that man and woman were created in God’s image and likeness to know Him, enjoy Him, and depend on Him. Through disobedience in the Garden of Eden, humanity rejected God’s Lordship and all people inherited a sinful nature.
(Genesis 1:26–27, Genesis 3:1–24, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Psalm 51:5)

We believe that sin brought death, sickness, curses, and separation from God, and all creation now suffers the consequences.
(Romans 8:20–22, Isaiah 59:2)

The Incarnation of Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He is fully God and fully man.
(Matthew 1:18–23, John 1:14, Luke 1:30–35)

The Ministry of Christ

We believe Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, filled with the Holy Spirit, affirmed by the Father, and began His earthly ministry by calling disciples, healing the sick, raising the dead, and demonstrating the Kingdom of God in power and compassion.
(Matthew 3:13–17, Luke 4:1, Mark 3:13–19, Matthew 4:23–24, John 11:43–44, Luke 7:14–15)

His Atoning Sacrifice

We believe that Jesus was crucified for our sins, died, was buried, and rose again on the third day, triumphing over sin and death. Through His sacrifice, He established a New Covenant by His blood for the forgiveness of sins and restored access to God.
(1 Corinthians 15:3–4, Romans 4:25, Colossians 2:13–15, Luke 22:20, Hebrews 10:19–22, Ephesians 2:13–18)

His Ascension

We believe that Christ ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and is preparing a place for His Bride, the Church.
(Acts 1:9–11, Hebrews 1:3, John 14:1–3)

Salvation

We believe that salvation is a free gift of God, received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Restoration to God is available to all who repent, believe, and receive Jesus as Lord and Savior.
(Ephesians 2:8–9, Titus 3:4–7, Romans 10:9–10, John 1:12, Acts 2:38)

We believe in the proclamation of the Gospel and trust the Holy Spirit to transform hearts, while fully complying with Anti Conversion laws.
(John 6:44, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Romans 1:16)

Assurance of Salvation

We believe that the Holy Spirit assures believers of their salvation and adoption as God’s children.
(Romans 8:15–16, Galatians 4:6–7)

We also acknowledge the biblical warnings against apostasy, calling believers to persevere in faith and obedience.
(Hebrews 6:4–6, Hebrews 10:26–27, John 15:6, Philippians 2:12–13)

The Work of the Holy Spirit

We believe in the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, who convicts, regenerates, sanctifies, and adopts believers as sons and daughters of God. He empowers believers for holy living and effective service.
(John 16:7–13, Titus 3:5–6, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Romans 8:14–17, Galatians 5:16–25, Acts 1:8, Romans 15:13)

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

We believe the baptism of the Holy Spirit is available to all believers today, empowering them to be bold witnesses and equipping them for supernatural ministry.
(Acts 1:4–8, Acts 2:1–4, Acts 10:44–46, 1 Corinthians 12:7–11, Mark 16:17–18, Romans 12:6–8)

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Discipleship and Equipping

We believe that discipleship is central to the mission of Jesus Christ and to the life of the Church. Every believer is called not only to follow Christ but to be formed into His likeness and to make other disciples. Discipleship is the process through which believers are restored, matured, and released into their God given calling.

We believe that Jesus commanded His Church to make disciples of all nations, teaching them to obey everything He has commanded. True discipleship involves spiritual formation, biblical grounding, character transformation, and practical ministry training.
(Matthew 28:18–20, Luke 6:40, Colossians 1:28, 2 Timothy 2:2)

We believe that Christ has given apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip the saints for the work of ministry and for the building up of the Body of Christ, until all attain unity of the faith and maturity in Christ. Equipping is not limited to leaders alone but is the responsibility of the Church toward every believer.
(Ephesians 4:11–13, Romans 12:4–8, 1 Corinthians 12:4–7)

We believe that equipping includes theological training, spiritual disciplines, leadership development, ministry practicum, and missional engagement so that believers may serve effectively in the Church and impact society with the Gospel.

We believe that restored people become instruments of restoration, carrying the message of reconciliation and healing into families, churches, communities, and nations.
(2 Corinthians 5:18–20, Isaiah 61:1–4)

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Spiritual Gifts and Fivefold Ministry

We believe that the Holy Spirit continues to distribute spiritual gifts and establish the fivefold ministry to equip the saints and build up the Church.
(Ephesians 4:11–13, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:19–21)

Deliverance and Freedom

We believe in deliverance and freedom through the redemptive work of Christ from sin, demonic oppression, curses, sickness, addictions, torment, and fear.
(Luke 4:18, Colossians 1:13–14, 2 Corinthians 10:3–5)

The Church

We believe the Church locally and globally is the Body of Christ, made up of all who have placed their faith in Jesus.
(Ephesians 1:22–23, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Matthew 18:20)

We believe the Church is a spiritual family where every believer is a temple of the Holy Spirit and is called to worship, fellowship, disciple, serve, and witness to the world.
(1 Corinthians 3:16–17, 1 Peter 2:5, Acts 2:42–47, Matthew 28:18–20)

We believe Christ is restoring His Church to be a radiant bride without spot or blemish.
(Ephesians 5:25–27, Revelation 19:7)

Headship and Leadership

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church. We affirm the importance of a plurality of elders and the function of the fivefold ministry.
(Colossians 1:18, Acts 14:23, 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Ephesians 4:11–12)

We believe in compatibilism, that God’s sovereignty and human free will coexist in divine harmony.
(Proverbs 16:9, Acts 2:23, Philippians 2:13)

The Lord’s Supper

We believe and practice communion as a sacred remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice. While symbolic, we acknowledge the supernatural grace released through this act in healing, revelation, and fellowship.
(1 Corinthians 11:23–26, Luke 24:30–31, Acts 2:42–47)

We believe head coverings are symbolic and should neither be enforced nor rejected when practiced in faith.
(1 Corinthians 11:2–16)

Family and Order

We believe in men led families and churches as part of God’s divine design, with women equal in value and supportive in role and function, recognizing the distinction between value and function.
(Ephesians 5:23–25, 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Timothy 3:1–5, Titus 1:5–9, Galatians 3:28)

Giving

We believe in Spirit-led giving for the support of the Church and its ministries. Tithing is not a law but may serve as a helpful guide.
(2 Corinthians 9:6–8, Proverbs 3:9–10)

Mission and Church Planting

We believe the Church exists to carry on the ministry of Jesus by proclaiming the Gospel, making disciples of all nations, and planting churches that expand His Kingdom. The gates of hell will not prevail against the Church, and the Church brings life to the community.
(Matthew 28:18–20, Luke 4:43, Acts 13:2–3, Matthew 16:18)

Eternal Destiny

We believe heaven and hell are real places. Believers go to be with the Lord, while those who reject Christ face eternal separation.
(Matthew 25:46, John 14:2–3, Luke 16:19–31, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelation 20:15)

Resurrection and Final Judgment

We believe that all will be raised. Believers to eternal life and unbelievers to eternal judgment.
(John 5:28–29, 1 Corinthians 15:51–52, Revelation 20:11–15)

We believe that all people will stand before God. Believers will be judged for rewards and unbelievers for eternal judgment.
(Romans 14:10–12, 2 Corinthians 5:10)

The Second Coming of Christ

We believe Jesus Christ will return to reign, judge the living and the dead, and establish His eternal Kingdom.
(Revelation 19:11–16, 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17, Revelation 20:4–6)

Eternal Dwelling of Mankind

We believe our eternal home is the New Jerusalem, the holy city of God, where God will dwell with His redeemed forever.
(Revelation 21:1–4)

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