95 Theses

1. That the church as an institution is the most beautiful thing of human nature; men join together, and play their part in communal activity, and organize themselves to do great things.
2. That the church is a place where humans come, and do their human activities, and form together to make music, cook and deal out bread to the homeless, and do things in corporeal form, all organized as humans do.
3. That the church is not a place for spreading false causes, or political causes. The church is an institution for the spreading of the Gospel, the Good News preached by the Apostolic Faith and Christ Himself.
4. That the church is not a pulpit for one's own activism. It is not a place to preach on current affaires, or spread doctrines of demons regarding the days we live in, and their passing fads.
5. That the church must remain conservative in all that it does, preaching the Morality of Christ in all of its intricacies.
6. That women can be sub-deacons, and Sunday School Teachers, or lead the Worship Procession, but cannot hold authority over men.
7. That the LGBTQ is not permitted to be practiced by church members, but is rather to be shunned from worship, but understood said things happen outside of the church, which are not our domain.
8. That all fornication and adultery, is to be shunned from worship, and yet understood such things happen outside of church.
9. That the church body must not form rules, which exclude members for various purposes, or create a division in the church based on past history: As the church is a place for the molding and perfecting of the soul in truth.
10. That ignorance of the scripture is a damnable heresy, and that the clergy themselves must know the 66 partitions of the Standard Holy Bible, and might even know said partitions of the 70 Books of the Apocrypha.
11. That it is blasphemy, to assume the church body is sinning, by rebuking a criminal, or a misbehaving member of the congregation, as our job as a church body is to edify fellow members in the faith, and not embolden them in their sins.
12. That the traffic of merchandise must be kept separate from the institution of the church.
13. That Christian Books are non sequitur, and need not be taught from the pulpit.
14. That the congregation is not to be taught "Self Help" but rather given the means to be righteous.
15. That a diligent search of the scriptures should be made for all truths of Church Clemency. That we are to forgive those who have fallen, so long as they have remediated that part of their life.
16. That in no way shape or form, are the principles of psychology to be taught in Church. Psychology is Damnable, and forces one to shun those who are fallen, so that they receive no grace, as it emboldens those who are equally imperiled of hell to be bold in their sins.
17. That the congregation is to hide one another's secrets, and not publish them to the world. A Congregation is a place where sinners come to repent; so long as a member of the church is in right conduct, his past sins are to be hidden from view, like they never were.
18. That pastors must be good standing with their community, and not have criminal records, or if they do, to have no suspicions toward them whatsoever.
19. That a pastor's children must be believing, and in the Orthodoxy of the Faith... if not, said pastor must step down from office. So the world does not scorn the Pastor's children.
20. That the church's job is to deal out meat to the starving, and moral character to those who congregate as a spiritual meat, and heavenly food.
21. That the foundation of Christ must be laid before any other. For, so many churches lack even the slightest knowledge of Who Christ is.
22. That those members called "Apostles" are those whom the world rejects, and not a title to be taken in name only... if one be called "Apostle" they must be forsaken by the world and its system.
23. That if one be called "Prophet" they must be in due diligence to hear their words, to see if their interpretation be right.
24. Do not despise a Prophet, but a prophet does not preach of good fortune.
25. That only some attain the right to be called "Prophet" and such a one as this bears fruits and marks in their life, of extraordinary gifts of insight into the nature of scripture, beyond that of a Pastor's.
26. That if one be called a "Pastor" they must obey the entire faith, and not parts of it.
27. That if one be called a "Pastor", they must attain to orthodoxy, and suffice to the Traditional Apostolic Faith, in all of its moral truths.
28. That a pastor ought not commit moral treason, by teaching any doctrine contrary to the tenets of the faith.
29. That if one belies their beliefs as genuine, but are proven to be false, they are to be shunned until they make a remedy.
30. That church services are not to be a ravel or filled with ecstasies. They are to be sober, and orderly, and not like a base congregation of sinners.
31. That the gift of "Tongues" is not babbling profusely, but is demonstrated by speaking a language you have never heard or learned.
32. That the gift of prophecy is not idly telling one another their fortune--as a diviner--but is rather to warn the world of coming judgment, and said office is rare.
33. That every dream does not come from the LORD, and when a dream is mentioned to a Pastor or Elder, said dream must be checked against scripture, but taken seriously if the one who says it, has proved themselves as a Prophet or Apostle.
34. That if one is to be called a "Teacher" they must instill in the little ones the foundations of the faith, and they must know what they speak.
35. That a man, before being called to teach, must demonstrate knowledge of the Bible and what it means.
36. That evidence is to be found for the faith, and said evidence is weighty, and must be taught from the pulpit.
37. That pastors must have knowledge of their congregations, and let them participate in service through prayer, song and exultation of the LORD.
38. That no manner of uncleanliness should be had, in a church service. All members of the congregation must be washed, clothed modestly---or with their heavenly apparel---and wear respectful clothes.
39. That no member of the congregation can have an odor, unsavory to the LORD, and join in worship.
40. That if a poor member of the church comes, and cannot be clean---for she is poor---to take her to your houses, and wash her, and provide for her a holy garment.
41. That if a member of the congregation shows themselves to be righteous, to give them a place to stay and eat, so long as they do work apportioned for the LORD.
42. That the office of a Prophet is one who speaks truths, and not one who speaks flattery.
43. That if one shelters a prophet, they are to watch said prophet, and make sure they do not err.
44. That no Prophet will ask for a wage, but will be satisfied by the blessings of the congregation, which they give.
45. That an Apostle will travel for three days at a congregation, and no more. Welcome said Apostles into your homes, and know they are holy.
46. If an Apostle proclaims a duty over you, to pay them, or give them their sustenance, such is not an Apostle.
47, That if a Prophet proclaims a duty over you, to pay them or give them their sustenance, such is not a Prophet.
48. That fathers and mothers are to take care of their children, and not abort them, or throw them out on the streets. For they are your kin, and it is your duty to provide for them what you can.
49. That abortion is a grievous sin, and is not to be done by anyone in the Congregation.
50. That the congregation is to be knitted with love, and not envy, strife or bitterness.
51. That the congregation is to be beholden to charitable acts, and give their portion to the poor, and also not to shun members of the congregation who display moral character.
52. That no new doctrine is to be taught, except it be revealed through the Holy Scriptures for its appointed season.
53. That Homosexuality, Transgenderism, or Sodomy and Catamy are not allowed by congregants, though said behaviors might be lawful, or even encouraged.
54. That members of the congregation, who are married, withhold not their bodies from their spouse.
55. That members of the congregation, who are married, treat their spouses with due respect and love; not as authoritarian, but as fellow creatures of the Cross.
56. That all covetousness for positions be neutralized, and the greater one, who has knowledge and esteem, be promoted over the one who seeks the office for gain.
57. That the office of pastor is not a career, but rather a necessity for leadership. For very few men are capable of understanding scripture on their own, and need wise counselors to interpret it for them.
58. That scriptural interpretations follow the hierarchy of Apostle (one proven to be), then Prophet (one proven to be) and then Pastor (One proven to be), and then Teacher (one proven to be). And that no false interpretation be given.
59. We as congregants are to be Bareans.
60. That sexual immorality not be found among you.
61. Nor course language or filthy gesting.
62. That the church is to be respected, and the building respected, and not to be a disorganized mess, but rather orderly in all things.
63. That faith triumphs over judgment, and faith in the good character of our congregants as a witness, until guilt is established.
64. That the congregation is not to be distrustful of one another, or follow vain patterns of abuse, associated with the World and its worldly distrust.
65. That the church is to be open, and free to all who come and wish to be well. There is not to be suspicion aroused on account of members, if they show themselves to be virtuous.
66. If a member of the congregation shows any lack of discipline, and sin, if it is sin leading to death, they are to be expelled from the congregation.
67. That sexual intercourse not be made in the church building, even by married members. For it is a holy place, and is not to be made unclean.
68. That the fruits of the Spirit be upon all congregants, and their innocence like a child's.
69. That congregants have no respect of person, and that they rebuke unlawfulness in all degrees, if discovered.
70. That congregants rebuke and exhort one another in all things, and make sure the Law of God is followed in every respect.
71. That the faithful go out into the world, and preach the Gospel as Evangelists.
72. That a rich man is not to be given preference over a poor man.
73. The church shalt not publish the Tithes and Offerings, for this angers the LORD.
74. That if the church does a good service, or good deed, it keeps silent, and secret, and does not publish it.
75. A pastor is worth his wages, and a prophet and apostle too. The congregation ought to support said people with gifts.
76. There is not to be any distrust sown among the congregants, by means of gossip, or talk about people's past sins. They are to be cleansed by the Altar, and if there is no cleansing, why have the Altar?
77. That communion is to be done orderly, and there are not to be meals during church services, so there is no drunkenness or gluttony.
78. That the church ought to facilitate meals to the poor, and support them, for this world is fickle and burdensome, and not all men are gifted with a cheerful countenance.
79. That those who can work, ought to do so. And those who cannot, ought to find occupation which builds up the body of Christ, whether by knitting blankets, or making meals, or doing good deeds.
80. That a woman is not to have authority, and neither is a gay congregant (unless said Gay congregant is celibate and proven himself to be worthy).
81. That the church body is not to get tattoos. And it is not to be published that such a thing is lawful. It is not. We ought to look pure, and undefiled, and unstained by the world.
82. That costly jewelry is not to be worn, nor costly apparel. Rather, wholesome apparel, when in the church body, is to be worn, so as not to shame the poor.
83. That the Jewish Feasts are not to be mandatory, nor are the feasts to be taught, except what they mean. There shall be no aspect of Judaism taught from the Pulpit--that priesthood is abolished in Christ's blood.
84. That it should be taught to all congregants, the Bible and all its nuances. Including Old and New Testament. And Preachers, Prophets and Apostles ought to have familiarization with the Apocrypha, to help guide their congregations into right interpretations.
85. That scripture is not a matter of private interpretation, and if one does not know, they are to go to an authority. If a congregant, to a teacher, if a teacher, to a pastor, if a pastor, to a prophet, if a prophet, to an apostle. And if an Apostle, to the LORD.
86. That the laying on of hands be done orderly, and not disorderly.
87. That no showy miracle be done in the church, as they are most often made to deceive.
88. That no magic be performed, or illusions, or tricks in order to get the congregation to believe falsely; for if belief is established on false miracles, so will their faith be false.
89. That a church is to keep a record of miracles. And to be diligent in proving a miracle was not. So if it be a miracle, they will rejoice, if no other thing can be said.
90. That those who perform miracles, and have the Spirit, are to be noted, and their doctrine listened to closely.
91. That if there be any healing, gift of tongue, prophecy, or teaching, it be made manifest by skepticism first, until the deed is made manifest that no other explanation can be had.
92. That the church is not to falsely proclaim miracles, but every miracle is to be investigated by church authorities.
93. That if one be a "Deacon" they do their deeds with due diligence, as they make the church orderly.
94. That if one be an "Elder" they minister as church officials.
95. That no man or woman be established a position in the church, until they establish that they have right doctrine.