Beliefs and Practices
The Soldiers of the Cross of Christ Church has many core beliefs in common with mainline Messianic, Evangelical and Catholic churches. However, there are many important areas of difference. For example, they observe the biblical seventh day Sabbath of the week (Saturday) and keep kosher, biblical God law dietary regulations, more closer than even the Messianic and Seventh-day Adventist Church. They believe in God Father, Jesus Son and the Holy Spirit, the Holy Bible as the only guide book and in gifts of the Spirit and prophecy. The church has strict guidelines for its members regarding appropriate dress and adornment both in and outside of church services, including restrictions on the wearing of jewelry, makeup, and sexy clothing. Church doctrine also advocates a strict interpretation like Moses and Jesus of the second [ten commandments) commandment forbids any photographic or artistic representation of God's creation as the second commandment established. The evidence of this practice rests in the museum in Jerusalem, Israel until today.
From its earliest years, the church has allowed women to participate in ministry. Although women are barred from the highest ranks in the church hierarchy, they are actively involved in missionary work, they preach from the church pulpit, and have often held the office of pastor.
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