Why we baptize new believers in water…

“Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…”
Acts 2:38a

Why we speak in tongues…

“For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however in the spirit he speaks mysteries…… He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself…”
1st Corinthians 14:2, 4a

Why we lift our hands…

“Lift up our hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord…”
Psalms 134:2

“I would that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting…”
1st Timothy 2:28

Why we dance in the spirit…

“And David danced before the Lord with all his might…”
2nd Samuel 6:14

“Praise Him with the timbrel and dance…”
Psalm 150:4

Why we believe in and expect divine healings and miracles…

“With His stripes we are healed…”
Isaiah 53:5

“Heal me oh Lord, and I will be healed…”
Jeremiah 17:14

“For I, the Lord, am your Healer…”
Exodus 15:26

“And God worked special miracles by the hands of Paul…”
Acts 19:11

Why we tithe and give offerings…

“Bring all your tithe into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house…”
Malachi 3:10

“You shall offer a heave offering unto the Lord of all your tithes…”
Numbers 18:28

“Offer to the Lord an offering in righteousness…”
Malachi 3:3