Doctrines and Beliefs
They believe in divine health through prayer and the anointing of oil, because this is a practice referred to in the New Testament (James 5:14-16).
They also perform the ceremony of the washing of the feet, which was originally performed by Jesus (John 13). This practice has been revived with some pastors who wash the feet of the new members immediately after the baptism in the name of Jesus. The ceremony of washing the feet, symbolizes that members have cut off ties with the devil and have embarked on a new life. In addition to these practices, the Spirit of Jesus Church also retains the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
When the Spirit of Jesus Church presents the Gospel to the newcomers, they invite people to accept Jesus, and encourage them to be baptized in water and Spirit. They sing "Receive the Holy Spirit, received the baptism in water." Only perform Baptisms in the name of Jesus Christ according to Acts 2:38 and Acts 10:48, and believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is received through speaking in tongues. During prayer sessions, the members would continually recite "Hallelujah" until they had received the Holy Spirit.
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