Statement of Faith

1. We believe that the Bible has been inspired by God, and is the complete and infallible Word of God. II Tim. 3.16, II Peter 1:20, Rev.22:18-19.

2. We believe that there is one God, without beginning and without end
Rev.1:8. Micah 5:2

3. We believe that God is a trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Math.28:19, II Cor.13:14

4. We believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate. He was born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life. HE died on the cross in the place of the sinner, and His shed blood is the atonement for our sins.
Jn. 20:28, Isa.9:6-7, Heb.1:1-8, Isa.7:14, Math. 1:23, Jn.8:46, Heb. 7:26,I Jn.2:2, II Cori.5:21, Eph.2:13-20

5. We believe in His bodily resurrection and His ascension to the right hand of God, and that He will make a personal return to earth in power and glory.
I Cor.15:4-8, Math.25:31, Acts.1:9-11

6. We believe that all are sinners and lost, awaiting the judgement of God, but God is not willing that any should be lost.
Rom.3:10-23, II Peter 3:7-9 Rom.11:32

7. We believe that the sinner may have salvation by repentance toward God and faith in Jeses Christ.
Acts. 2:38, Acts. 20:21, Rom. 10:8-13, Heb. 7:25

8. We believe that a saving faith will result in regeneration by the Holy Spirit and tha word of God without which there is no salvation.
Jn.1:12-13, 3:6-8, 16-17, Eph.5:26-27, I Peter 1:22-23

9. We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit by Whose indwelling the believer is empowered to live a Godly life in spiritual unity with Christ.
Jn.1:33, Acts 8:16-17, Rom.8:2-17, Jn.14:23, I Cor.3:16, 12:13, I Jn.2:6

10. We believe that both the saved and the lost will be resurrected; the saved unto life eternal and the lost unto eternal damnation.
Jn.5:28-29, I Cor.15:51-58

11. We believe that government is ordained of God to enforce law and order, and to prevent evil works. Government should, thereforce, be supported and obeyed. Laws and ordinances – local, state and national – are to be respected and conscientiously obeyed, except when to do so violates the commandment of God. The call to military service likewise is to be respected and obeyed, but with the limitation to non-combatant service, as taught by Jesus Christ: “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you & persecute you”.
Math.5:44, Rom.13:1-10, I Peter 2:13-15

12. We believe that God now commands all men to repent and be baptized, and that immersion is the scriptural mode of water baptism, but we believe, that baptism should be administered to those alone who have believed on Christ, and have been converted by Him, Who have indeed died to sin, and have experienced a spiritual rebirth.
Math.28:19-20, Jn.3:3, Acts 2:37-38; 26:20, Rom.6:1-13, Acts 3:19, II Cor.5:17

13. We believe in the exercise of discipline by the church in order to deal with the presence of sin in the lives of it’s members.
I Cor.5:1-13, II Cor.2:5-11, 5:14-18, II The.3:6, 14,15, Math.18.15-17, Heb.10:24-26,Gal.6:1-2, Titus 3:10-11, I Tim. 5:20

14. We believe that the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ is an invitation for everyone to live a life of abandonment to Him Who loved us and gave Himself for us – surrendering His personal ambitions and possessions in an unreserved committal to take the proclamation of the Gospel throughout “all the world to every creature”.
Math.28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15, Luke 24:47, II Cor.5:18, Luke 14:26-27,33, Luke 5:27-28

15. We believe that the gife of eternal life is a present possession of every true disciple of Jesus Christ, and that nothing nor anyone can take it from him; but that it is a realistic possibility, however, for true believer, once saved, of his own free will to no longer “continue in the faith” – but instead to apostatize, “depart from the faith” return to sin, and consequently forfeit the eternal life he once possessed.
I Jn.5:11-13, Rom.8:35-39, Acts 14:22, Heb.3:6, 12-14, Rom.6:16, II Peter 2:1-22, Math.25:24,30; I Cor.9:27: 10:1-12, I Tim. 1:18-20, 4:1-3, Rev.2:10, 3:5, Jn.3:15-18, 15:1-7

16. We believe that “ The bread and fruit of the vine” in Holy Communion, symbolize the body and blood of Christ. Communion is served to members of the fellowship only, following self-examination.
I Cor.10:16-21: 11:17-32, Luke 22:7-20

17. We believe that a veil or head covering should be worn by Sisters in the Lord during Prayer and worship, as a symbol of their submission according to God’s order of creation.
I Cor.11:1-16.

Note of Understanding

A “ Council of Godly Elders” – from the 70 who accompanied Moses to confront Pharaoh, all through the ages to the New Testament Jerusalem Council in Act 15 and beyond – have been the great leaders of God’s people, the “ Councilors”, the advisors of and to God’s People. These are the people who help us guide the Ministries of the Divine Hands International University ( DHIU). Which includes Divine Hands International Ministries. Their advise has scriptural Authority rather than Legal Worldly Authority. Thus we make decisions from their trusted advise and not by a Corporate Board of Administrators.

( Jesus didn’t sacrifice His Life for denominations, Didn’t start any or never approved of followers starting competing, criticizing, condemning and confusing denominations and commonly do. Jesus started “ A Church “ – ” His Church” and He called it “ My Church and that’s all He ever started,…all He ever guaranteed to build,… all He ever guaranteed to be “ Indestructible,..that His Church will Assault the gates of Hell itself and Hell will not prevail !. Any para church organization that is not under the authority of the church of Lord Jesus Christ is not Scriptural, No matter how big or popular the Organization is.)

Like wise , we do not seek the worldly permission to be “ Allowed “ to start local churches or their ministries, nor worldly approval , appreciation or acceptance. But have Association with many organizations. First, we seek thy presence and permission then we follow the Law of the Land. So, dear fellow – laborer instead of fancy worldly secular titles, we are Family, Brothers/ Sisters/Ministers/Deacon/ Elders/Soul winners/Teachers/ Pastors/Evangelists/Apposles/Missionaries/Bishops/Scribes/ Doctors(Philosophers). Please don’t be offended.

We reject all forms of secular worldliness, worldly terminologies, worldly models and renounce all “ Looking Toward Sodom” for worldly wealth programs and approval, whatever that may be. We believe God gave to all of humanity – through the word of God and the Lord Jesus Christ – the Legal and governmental structure He wanted us to have for the home, the church, the community and the nations.

ACADEMIC COUNCIL:-

Under the Governing Council of Godly Elder, DHIU has a Academic Council a Team of Qualified, Spiritual and Experienced Board of Directors to execute our Vision & Mission “Creating Theologically Educated Global Community” as

1. Director – Administration.
2. Director – Academic.
3. Director – Training & Seminars.
4. Director – Higher Educations.
5. Director – Overseas Operations

The following Departments are under Director – Administration.

1. Head of Department – Admissions
2. Head of Department – Accounts & Finance
3. Head of Department – HR & Admin.
4. Head of Department – Student & Staff welfare.
5. Head of Department – Overseas Operations.

The following Departments are under – Director – Academic.

1. Head of Department – Doctoral Programs.
2. Head of Department – Theology.
3. Head of Department – Divinity.
4. Head of Department – Ministries.
5. Head of Department – Examinations.

The following Departments are under – Director – Training & Seminars.

1. Head of Department – Doctoral Programs.
2. Head of Department – Theology.
3. Head of Department – Divinity.
4. Head of Department – Ministries.
5. Head of Department – Examinations.

The following Departments are under – Director – Higher Educations.

1. Head of Department – Doctoral Programs.
2. Head of Department – Theology.
3. Head of Department – Divinity.
4. Head of Department – Ministries.
5. Head of Department – Examinations.

The following Departments are under – Director – Overseas Operations.

1. Head of Department – Overseas Admissions.
2. Head of Department – Overseas Study Centers.
3. Head of Department – Overseas Ministries.

REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION and AFFILIATIONS

DHIU – is an Theological Higher Education wing of Divine Hands International Ministries and which is registered in India under Indian Trusts Act, 1882 and Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. Book IV, D-III, Page 8 of Regd No:421/2012.

All the Courses and Certificates offered by DHIU – is not Accredited by Government or Not Accredited by any department of Govt. Hence there is no such department to accredit Biblical Studies. DHIU is an Christian Theological Educational Institution.

We Divine Hands International University was a autonomous body; So, as we mentioned in early pages, We do not need any accreditation or Affiliation. But as we are the body of Christ should have brotherly relationship with every human beings we have Association with many Organizations located across the Globe.

Accredited & Affiliated with :-

Global Association of Theological Educations – GATE
International Institutes of Church Management – Florida, USA
World-Wide Accrediting Commission of Christian Educational Institutions – Richmond, Virginia, USA
Certified Member of Apostolic Council of Educatonal Accountability – CO, USA
Participant member of United Nations Global Compact – NY, USA