The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God was established over four decades ago as an expression of faith in the living God. As a Bible-based church, its goals are to reveal the power of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in transforming and saving lives. After the creation of the universe, God the Father was the member of the Trinity to first manifest to mankind, speaking and teaching them how to follow and obey His principles. These teachings were given to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and so many other heroes of faith who followed and obeyed His voice. Yet despite centuries of God’s attentive love and mercy and establishing a covenant with His people, mankind allowed their sin to corrupt them and turn them away from God. Most strayed from righteousness and obedience to God and followed the urges of their own heart. But God, in His infinite grace and love for humanity, sent His Only Son as the fulfilment of His Holy Law and Commandments, to be a sacrifice for our sins. God’s Solution for a Sinful World
The Lord Jesus Christ, God’s Son, revealed Himself to mankind in human form when He was born into the world. He suffered, was crucified, died and was buried, but on the third day He rose again. He guaranteed salvation for mankind and freedom from all of the oppression of the evil one, for any and all who repent and choose to believe. After the resurrection of the Lord Jesus and His return to heaven, God the Holy Spirit manifest His presence among mankind, beginning from the day of Pentecost and continuing on until today. He reveals Himself within the hearts of believers who surrender their lives completely to Him as they put their faith in the risen Savior, Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit convicts us of sins through of our conscience, revealing our sinful state so that we can truly repent, receive God’s forgiveness and be welcomed into His Kingdom. The Holy Trinity acts in unity, power and wisdom from eternity to eternity, and reveals His will to us today through the Bible, which is divinely inspired as stated in 1 Timothy 3:16-17, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for rebuking, for correction, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be perfect and perfectly equipped for every good work.”
Whoever places his life in God’s hands can only perform His good works once he first repents of his sins. This inner transformation is publicly expressed through water baptism by immersion. The sinful human nature is buried, and a new person is born as he is raised up from his watery grave, ready to do God’s will on earth. Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Baptism in the Spirit of God is an act of grace and is performed by the Lord Jesus Himself in any who desire to be purified and walk in holiness. The Universal Church (UCKG) bases its faith and belief on the Word of God alone, in order to ensure that there is no deception and that the Holy Spirit is the only one who leads the church. The Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper holds a high place of importance as a ceremony of the church. Not only is it a symbol of God’s people partaking in the body and blood of the Lord, but the church is strengthened physically and spiritually as each person is reminded of the blood that was shed for them and the high price with which their salvation was bought. It is a solemn time of renewing our covenant vows with God. Tithes and Offerings
The Universal Church also believes that the Word of God teaches that the giving of tithes and offerings is sacred to Him. Tithing signifies faithfulness, and offerings signify the love of a servant for his Lord. Anyone who serves God is granted the right to an abundant life, as stated by the Lord Jesus in John 10:10, “I came that they might have life, and have it more abundantly.”
In short, the Universal Church believes that everyone is called to have an active faith and lifelong relationship with the Lord Jesus to gain eternal life, which He has promised to all who persevere until the end. “To the overcomer, I will give you to sit with Me on My throne, just as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.” Revelation 3:21
