As of October 9, 2019 The Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship is registered as a corporation of non-profit in the state of Ohio with the following as our constitution:
A list of general articles of our faith, for the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship. This list is based mostly on a document written by Joseph Smith Jr., the first prophet of the Restoration, collected and printed by Wilford C. Wood from LDS church archives, with minor changes based on inspiration and articles of faith put forth in 1834 by Oliver Cowdery. Download a free PDF here.
1-4 The basic doctrines of the Latter Day Saints (also known as Mormonism)
1 We believe in God the Eternal Father and Mother, and in the Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
2 We believe that men and women will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam or Eve’s transgressions.
3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, through his mercy and Grace, which leads us to obey the laws and principles, and obtain the ordinances of the Gospel.
4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: First, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; Second, Repentance; Third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; Fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost; Fifth, the Lord’s Supper.
5-6 The basic tenets on the organization of the Fellowship
5 We believe that a man or woman must be called of God by inspiration and the Spirit of prophecy and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
7-9 Beliefs in sources of revelation and gifts of the Spirit, key universal scriptures to be found in all of Latter Day Saint denominations, and belief in continuing revelation within the movement
7 We believe in the powers and gifts of the Everlasting Gospel; the gift of faith, discerning of spirits, tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, wisdom, charity, brotherly love, and so forth.
8 We believe the Word of God recorded in the Holy Bible; we also believe the Word of God recorded in the Book of Mormon, and in other good books.
9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, and the Messiah’s Second coming.
10-13 Common beliefs on the gathering of Israel, the resurrection of the dead, ethics for personal and religious freedom, and proper conduct within organized and peaceful societies
10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be established upon the western continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth a thousand years; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
11 We believe in the resurrection of all mankind, that the dead in Christ will rise first, and that the rest of the dead shall not rise again until the end of the millennial reign of Jesus Christ (see 1 Thessalonians 4:16).
12 We believe that all men and women are born free and equal; thus we claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience unmolested, and allow all men and women the same privilege; let them worship whom, how, where, or what they may.
13 We believe in respecting the governing societies of the lands in which we live, by obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
14 Beliefs on proper conduct of the Saints
14 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, temperate, benevolent, virtuous, and upright, in doing good to all mankind; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. Everything virtuous, lovely, praiseworthy, and of good report, we seek after these things.
