our beliefs
what we believe
The United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) is a Oneness Pentecostal organization with churches, ministers, and members across the globe. With roots anchored firmly in the Bible and a vision for ministering to communities around the world, the UPCI embraces its mission to carry the whole gospel to the whole world by the whole church.
The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living. (See II Timothy 3:15-17.)
There is one God, who has revealed Himself as Father; through His Son, in redemption; and as the Holy Spirit, by emanation. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man. (See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.)
Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. (See Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9.)
The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel (II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17) by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial sign of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance (resurrection). (See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4.)
As Christians, we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today. (See Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10.)
Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death. (See I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15.)
Dr. David K. Bernard & Dr. David Norris
THE ONENESS OF GOD
UPCI General Superintendent Dr. David K. Bernard and Urshan Graduate School of Theology Professor of Theological Studies Dr. David Norris discuss the Oneness of God.
For more information on this subject, see Dr. Bernard’s book The Oneness of God and Dr. Norris’ book I AM. Both titles are available at pentecostalpublishing.com.
Dr. David K. Bernard & Dr. David Norris
WHY WE BAPTIZE IN JESUS’ NAME
UPCI General Superintendent David K. Bernard and Dr. David S. Norris, professor of Biblical Theology at Urshan Graduate School of Theology, discuss biblical teachings about baptism in Jesus’ name, practical insights about baptism, and recent scholarship on the topic.
For further study on the topic of baptism in the name of Jesus, see Dr. Bernard’s books In the Name of Jesus and The New Birth, and Dr. Norris’s book I AM. These books are available for purchase at pentecostalpublishing.com.
Dr. David K. Bernard & Dr. Jared Runck
THE HOLY SPIRT & TONGUES