simple copy of petition
To whom it may concern at the Near Eastern School of Theology,
“ Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together” (Hebrews 10:2)
In order not to forsake the fellowship of “them who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10), we have prayed the Lord to grant us a meeting place, which we would be able to attend on a weekly basis.
We in this case, constitute a multi-national, multi-racial, multi-cultural fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, present together in this community by the Providence of God.
We hope our fellowship will involve the following:
· Bible Study
“Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law”
(Psalm 119:18)
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”
(2 Timothy 3:16-17),
prayer to exegete operational lessons from the Word to live as good and faithful servants of the Lord, in a holy manner, separated from the adulterations of the world.
“For it is the power of God unto salvation” (Romans 1:16)
We believe the Bible to be the sole, absolute and sufficient Word of God (and not simply contains the Word of God), inerrant, undiluted by any temporal influence whether authorial or cultural, God-given and divinely inspired; the Gospel according to which God will judge the world.
(The verses are multitudinous)
· Worship Music
“With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King” (Psalm 98:6)
“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord”
(Ephesians 5:19)
“I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.”
(Psalm 104:33)
That is, only music to the glory of God, consisting of traditional and modern hymns accompanied by portable instruments.
· Prayer
Prayer requests according to the will of God
· General Fellowship and Evangelism
Interaction conducive to spiritual growth, comfort, support and encouragement of believers.
Targeted at Christians but also open to personal invitation to non-believers, for it is also the will of God that all men should be saved through faith in His Son.
We hope to receive your blessing, for that is verily what a meeting place for the temples of the Holy Spirit, is.
Tentative details as far as expected number of persons and other such practicalities will hopefully be discussed personally.
May the Lord shine His countenance upon you.
“ Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together” (Hebrews 10:2)
In order not to forsake the fellowship of “them who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10), we have prayed the Lord to grant us a meeting place, which we would be able to attend on a weekly basis.
We in this case, constitute a multi-national, multi-racial, multi-cultural fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, present together in this community by the Providence of God.
We hope our fellowship will involve the following:
· Bible Study
“Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law”
(Psalm 119:18)
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”
(2 Timothy 3:16-17),
prayer to exegete operational lessons from the Word to live as good and faithful servants of the Lord, in a holy manner, separated from the adulterations of the world.
“For it is the power of God unto salvation” (Romans 1:16)
We believe the Bible to be the sole, absolute and sufficient Word of God (and not simply contains the Word of God), inerrant, undiluted by any temporal influence whether authorial or cultural, God-given and divinely inspired; the Gospel according to which God will judge the world.
(The verses are multitudinous)
· Worship Music
“With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King” (Psalm 98:6)
“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord”
(Ephesians 5:19)
“I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.”
(Psalm 104:33)
That is, only music to the glory of God, consisting of traditional and modern hymns accompanied by portable instruments.
· Prayer
Prayer requests according to the will of God
· General Fellowship and Evangelism
Interaction conducive to spiritual growth, comfort, support and encouragement of believers.
Targeted at Christians but also open to personal invitation to non-believers, for it is also the will of God that all men should be saved through faith in His Son.
We hope to receive your blessing, for that is verily what a meeting place for the temples of the Holy Spirit, is.
Tentative details as far as expected number of persons and other such practicalities will hopefully be discussed personally.
May the Lord shine His countenance upon you.
