Beliefs
Members of the ZCC generally believe that:
- A person is saved through acceptance of Christ and baptism in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (Christian Bible, Matt 28:19).
- A person prays to God (Jehovah, Yahweh, ...) in the name of Jesus Christ. We are all created by God.
- Purification of sins is obtained through confession, repentance and prayer.
- The bishop and ministers of the ZCC preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ as laid out in the Bible.
- ZCC congregation believes in Prophets and Prophecy.
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