A 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Organization
We Do Everything by
"The Book"
Bend, OR 97709
ph: 503-983-3236
Bibledri
Mission Statement:
What We Believe
1. We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God equally in all parts and without error in its original manuscript, absolutely infallible, and our source of supreme revelation from God, superior to conscience and reason, though not contrary to reason; and it is therefore our infallible rule of faith and practice. (II Timothy 3:16-17; I Peter 1:23-25; Hebrews 4:12)
2. We believe in one God who has revealed Himself in three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are all co-eternal, all stand equally superior to time, free from the temporal distinctions of past and future.
The Eternal FATHER- (Genesis 12:33; Deut. 33:27; Psalms 90:2; Psalms 102:27; I
Timothy 1:17)
The Eternal SON - (Jn. 1:1-2; Jn. 8:58; Heb. 1:8; I John 1:2; Micah 5:2; Rev. 1:8)
The Eternal SPIRIT - (Heb. 9:14)
The Eternal GODHEAD - (Romans 1:20)
3. We believe in the pre-existence, incarnation and virgin birth of Jesus Christ who came into the world to reveal the Father, and was the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person; that Jesus Christ was the Creator of all things, for by Him the worlds were made. We further believe that in Christ dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily and that He was very God and very Man. (Jn. 1:1-2 & 14; I Tim. 3:16; Acts 7:37-38)
4. We believe in Jesus Christ's sinless life, miracles, death, bodily resurrection and His ascension into Heaven, and acknowledge His Lordship --- that Jesus Christ is Lord over all things in heaven and in earth, and under the earth. (Phil. 2:9-10)
5. We believe that man was created by a direct and immediate act of God.
(Genesis 1:26-27; 2:4)
6. We believe that man by transgression fell from a state of righteousness and holiness in which he was first created, into total spiritual depravity, a state of death in trespasses and sins in which he is held as a slave of sin and an enemy of God, being unable to attain divine righteousness by his own efforts, but must be redeemed and delivered by the power of the gospel. (Romans 5:12-21; I Corinthians 15:1-4)
7. We believe that each believer must lay a foundation of Biblical truth and experience upon which he builds his life. These are: repentance from sin, faith toward God, doctrine of baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection from the dead, eternal life or reward. (Hebrews 6:1-3)
8. We believe that repentance and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ produces the work of justification in the believer. Through faith in the shed blood of Christ, he is justified and made a partaker in the death of Christ. This is the initial step of salvation. (Romans 5:1,9; Luke 22:20)
9. We believe that water baptism is an essential and necessary part of obedience to Jesus. It is performed only upon repentant believers in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (which we believe to be the fulfillment of the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and for the remission of sin. (Acts 2:38) This act is to be done by immersion.. (Romans 2:28-29; Colossians 2:9-13)
10. We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4; 10:46; 19:6; that it is the seal of the New Covenant relationship, (Ephesians 1:13; 4:30; II Corinthians 1:22) and that speaking in other tongues is the accompanying sign of receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. (Mark 16:17) We also hold that the real evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is one's response to the Word of God (John 16:13), a Christ-like life, showing forth Christ's character, nature and experiencing and manifesting the fruit of the Holy Spirit. (John 15:26; 16:14; Galatians 5:22-23)
11. We believe in the doctrine of the laying on of hands for:
(a) The confirming of believers in the faith. (Acts 14:22)
(b) The ordination and official recognition and setting apart of ministry. (Acts
14:23)
(c) The impartation of the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 8:17-18)
(d) The ministry of healing the sick. (Mark 16:16)
(e) The blessing and dedication (setting apart ) of children. (Mark 10:16)
12. We believe in the five-fold ministries given to the Church at the ascension of Jesus Christ and that they continue to be needed and should be expected today, that is, ministries of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Working with these ministries will be appointed leadership consisting of Board Members, deacons (men or women), missionaries, intercessors, and the gifted men and women of the Church. (Psalms 68:18; Ephesians 4:11-12; Philippians 1:1)
13. We believe in the New Testament order of church government, structure and
worship. Five fold ministries: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers. (Ephesians 4:11) Elders (Titus 1:5-9; I Timothy 3:1-7) Deacons (Acts 6:1-7; Philippians 1:1; I Timothy 3:8-13) Helpers, Administrators. (I Corinthians 12:28 - Amplified) And those able and appointed to lead in Music and Worship (I Chronicles 23:1-5). Pastoral accountability and authority (Hebrews 13:17). As such we recognize that those called to those offices will function in a manner to lead by example in prayer, worship, teaching, laying on of hands, and prophesying and that such actions on the part of those ordained and commissioned by this church.
14. We believe that "by grace are you saved through faith and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9) We further believe that the emphasis for a continuous walk in grace should be the emphasis of heart righteousness and purity, believing in the keeping power of God, walking after the Spirit and not after the flesh in a lifestyle that demonstrates the character, standards and convictions of Jesus Christ, not being conformed to the world (Jude 24; Romans 8:25; Galatians 5:16-25; Romans 4:1-5; 12:1-2).
15. We believe in the practice of worship with one's total being as set forth in the Word of God. (Acts 24:14; Ephesians 5:18-19; Psalms 150)
16. We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is being manifested in the Church through the fruits, (Galatians 5:22-23 graces, ministries and gifts) and we hold that the nine gifts of the Spirit, (I Corinthians 12:8-11) should be and must be operative in the Church today in order for the Church to enjoy the fullness of God. Also, we hold that these gifts are imparted by the sovereignty of the Holy Spirit and only work or operate by this one and self-same Spirit. (I Corinthians 12:11)
17. We believe in divine healing for the whole man. Healing was obtained through the atonement in Christ's sacrificial death (I Peter 2:24-25; Isaiah 53:4-5). We believe in healing as practiced by the early church (Acts 4:30; 19:11; Romans 8:11; I Corinthians 12:9; James 5:14).
18. We believe that we are one body, being members of one another and that the basis of our fellowship is in Christ in the power of the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:13-22; 4:3-6; I John 1:6-7)
19. We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ expressed as the church individual, the church local, and the church universal and invisible (all saints of all places and all times united together under one Lord). As such, we believe the church to be more than just a building or a gathering of people. It is a body living in relationship and harmony under the direction of the head, Jesus Christ (I Corinthians 6:15; II Corinthians 1:1; Romans 16:5; I Peter 2:4-5; Ephesians 2:19-22; I Corinthians 12:12-31; Romans 12:4-5; Ephesians 4:11-16).
20. We believe as members of the same body of Christ, baptized by one Spirit into one body that we must endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace and as such that we are discouraged from bringing a lawsuit in a civil court against another person who professes to be a Christian or against a Christian ministry. We believe that all such disputes should be resolved within the Body of Christ without taking them before unbelievers for judgment. (1 Corinthians 6:1-8; Ephesians 4:3-6)
21. We believe that faith without works is dead. We do not believe, as a matter of the fundamental beliefs and doctrines, that any matter can be believed without there being an accompanying and corresponding action. Our faith is an active faith that requires the doing of acts in the world. Our faith is not a passive or complacent system of intellectual belief or assent to doctrine but is an active force in our lives that requires and results in actions being taken. A living, active faith will be manifested not only in belief and mental assent but in actions expressing and based upon that belief. If a belief is truly held it will be acted upon. The act is as much a fundamental aspect of our faith as the belief upon which the act is based. (James 2:14- 26; Ephesians 2:8-10; Matthew 7:21; Matthew 7:24-27; Matthew 5:16; II Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 16:27; Revelations 2:23; Revelations 22:12)
22. We believe that in all matters concerning the Body of Christ, in its direction,
discipline, ministry and functioning that specific guidance and instruction, revelation and
discernment of truth from falsehood, is available by the leading of the Holy Spirit who enables us to know spiritual things by the spirit and we are confident in basing decisions and actions upon such faith and direction. (Acts 13:1-3; I Timothy 1:18; Romans 8:14; I Timothy 5:22; John 16:13-15; I Corinthians 5:3)
23. We believe in Christ's bodily ascension into heaven, in His exaltation and His
personal return in power and great glory, and in His everlasting Kingdom and dominion. (Acts 1:11; 3:19-21; Daniel 7:14; Revelation 20:4)
24. We believe that the fearful, the unbelieving, the abominable, whoremongers,
sorcerers, idolaters and liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and
brimstone, which is the second death. (Revelation 21:8)
25. We believe that there shall be a new heaven and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness. (II Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1)
26. We believe in the reality and personality of Satan, (Job 1:7; Matthew 4:1-11) and that he was defeated by Christ through His death, burial and resurrection at Calvary (Ephesians 1:19-23; Colossians 2:15) and that Christ has delegated His authority over all the works of Satan to His body the Church. (Matthew 28:18-20)
27. We believe a divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry is provided by our Lord Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church, for the two-fold purpose of the evangelization of the world and of the edification and oversight of the body of Christ. (Mark 16:15-20; Ephesians 4:8-13; Acts 20:28)
28. We believe there is the occasional need for deliverance. Deliverance is manifested by an inability to be free from a bondage: e.g., mental (emotional), physical or spiritual normally associated with demon activity, it is God's desire to bring deliverance to His people. Job 5:19,Psalms 91:3, II Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 2:15; II Peter 2:9). We have been granted the authority in the name of Jesus to bring deliverance to others. (Mark 16:17; John 14:12; I Corinthians 12:8
11). We must understand that our warfare is with the forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12), our
weapon is the Word of God, our authority and power is from Jesus himself (Mark 16:17, Acts 1:8) and that the battlefield is first of all in the spiritual realms. (Ephesians 6:10-18; II Corinthians 10:3-5; Romans 8:9; Galatians 5:22-23).
29. We believe in the creation and God as the Creator. We believe that God created man and that He created them male and female. As such He created them different so as to complement and complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family, the basic structure of human society. For this reason homosexuality is unnatural, sinful, and unacceptable to God. 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 1 Tim. 1:9-11
30. We believe that repentance is a gift from God. Repentance changes the way we feel and act about sin, self and God. Repentance is a total change of heart, mind, attitude, emotions, will, action and lifestyle flowing from the Holy Spirit conviction of sin. (II Corinthians 7:10; Psalms 51; Acts 11:18; II Timothy 2:25; Genesis 6:3; Romans 1:18-32; Matthew 9:12-13.)
31. We believe that the Scriptures are clear concerning helping those in need. We are commanded to do good to all people as we have opportunity, with a special emphasis upon caring for those who profess to be fellow Christians, especially those within the fellowship of believers. We are commanded to be generous and willing to share, laying up treasure for ourselves in the coming age by our kindness and generosity in this life. This is true as an organization as well as for the individual. Therefore, in accordance with the biblical commands, as a fundamental aspect of the practice of our faith, we will share of our material goods with those in need and will minister to them to the best of our abilities, whatever the need. (Proverbs 25:21; Isaiah 58:10; Galatians 6:10; I Timothy 6:18-19; Hebrews 13:16).
Statement on Sanctity of Human Life
We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is inestimable worth in all its demensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Psalms 139).
Statement of Faith
Final Authority for Matters of Belief and Conduct
The statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our belief. The Bible itself, as the inspired infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of Bible Driven Ministries's faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our President and board of directors is Bible Driven Ministries' final interpretive authority on the Bible's meaning and application.
Michael and Candice Vietzke live in beautiful Bend, OR. Michael's vision of using LuAnn's story to help others and a call from God one day turned their hearts toward the ministry. The book was just one step in getting the word out there. It is just one tool I know God will use to bring others to Christ through this powerful story.
The story behind the story.
Michael stayed with an alcohol addicted LuAnn for over 20 years of ups and downs. Several times he wanted to leave the marriage, but something always told him to stay. Several years after her death he met Candice, his current wife and told her his story and how he always felt that it could help others. He knew that if just one person could be changed by her death then all the years of pain, heartache and struggle would have been worth it. One day while telling his story to others she saw the profound effect it had on them. God told her it was time to write LuAnn's story and impact as many people as possble for his kingdom.
Candice Vietzke is an ordained minister and holds a BS in Interdisiplinary Studies from Liberty University which includes Biblical Studies. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Theology from Liberty University. She works at the local church.
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