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No part of the net earnings of this congregation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its
members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the congregation shall be
authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make
payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause (s) hereof.
"No substantial part of the activities of the activities of the congregation shall be the carrying on of
propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the congregation shall not
participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political
campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the congregation shall not carry on any other
activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt from Federal income tax
under sect. 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, corresponding section of any future federal tax
code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (c) (2) of the
Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Upon the dissolution of the congregation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt
purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding
section of any future federal tax code, providing such purposes are in harmony with the herein stated
purposes of this congregation. Upon dissolution of the congregation by the 'Translation/Rapture* of
the Bridge of Mashiach," its assets shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or
local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of by the
Court of Common Pleas of the country in which the principle office of the congregation is then
located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall
determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
In the event that nay future change in the law, or in the judicial or legislative interpretation thereof,
requires that this congregation forego, curtail, or refrain from any of its stated purposes, or from any
other purpose which the L-rd may direct, in order to maintain its tax-exempt status, this congregation
shall voluntarily relinquish any claim to tax exemption and this Constitution shall be amended in such
a manner that our responsibilities to Adonai Yeshua HaMashiach shall not in any way be
compromised."
members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the congregation shall be
authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make
payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause (s) hereof.
"No substantial part of the activities of the activities of the congregation shall be the carrying on of
propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the congregation shall not
participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political
campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the congregation shall not carry on any other
activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt from Federal income tax
under sect. 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, corresponding section of any future federal tax
code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (c) (2) of the
Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Upon the dissolution of the congregation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt
purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding
section of any future federal tax code, providing such purposes are in harmony with the herein stated
purposes of this congregation. Upon dissolution of the congregation by the 'Translation/Rapture* of
the Bridge of Mashiach," its assets shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or
local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of by the
Court of Common Pleas of the country in which the principle office of the congregation is then
located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall
determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
In the event that nay future change in the law, or in the judicial or legislative interpretation thereof,
requires that this congregation forego, curtail, or refrain from any of its stated purposes, or from any
other purpose which the L-rd may direct, in order to maintain its tax-exempt status, this congregation
shall voluntarily relinquish any claim to tax exemption and this Constitution shall be amended in such
a manner that our responsibilities to Adonai Yeshua HaMashiach shall not in any way be
compromised."
| Constitution of Kehilat Yisrael Adopted January 2005 Preamble - page 2 |
| Article II Doctrinal Summary |
This congregation is founded upon the conviction that the Bible, as the literal written Word of G-d, is
sufficient for all matters of faith and practice, and that the answers to all questions of church policy
and procedure are to be found therein. The Bible, therefore, as interpreted by the Elders in
accordance with a systematic methodology as specified below, shall be the true Constitution of this
congregation. The following Doctrinal Summary is offered as a brief overview of the major points of
doctrine to which this congregation subscribes. The Elders of this congregation, as guided by the
Ruach HaKodesh and in keeping with valid evangelical biblical scholarship, shall create and
maintain a separate document to be known as Doctrinal Guild lines for Kehilat Yisrael, which is
included by reference as a part of this constitution.
Section 1 - Concerning the Bible
We believe that the complete Bible consist of the 66 books (in the English version) of the Tanakh
(Original Covenant) and Brit Chadasha (New or Renewed Covenant), and that in its original
autographs - those origianlly handwritten by the Shliachim )Apostles) and Nevi'im (Prophets) - it is
the literal written Word of G-d, absolutely inerrant and infallible in relation to any subject with which it
deals.
We believe in the verbal (all the Words of the Bible) and plenary (all the parts of the Bible)
inspiration, dual authorship, and protected transmission of all Scripture, so that in the Bible is to be
bound the full and sufficient source of all divine revelation. Therefore, no other writings,
"prophecies," or other supposed revelations are to be accepted as divinely inspired or authoritative.
All teachings and all knowledge, whatever the source, are to be understood and interpreted in the
light of the sacred Scriptures.
We believe that the Bible is to be properly interpreted only through the enlightenment of Ruach
Hakodesh (the Holy Spirit) and understood in its literal, natural historical, dispensational,
grammatical, and intended sense, and is to be accepted as the full and final authority over the
Believer's faith and conduct, including all matters of congregational polity, policy, and procedure.
Section 2 - Concerning G-d
"Shema Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adunai echad... Hear, O' Israel, ADONAI is our G-d, ADONAI is
one."
We believe that there is only one living and true G-d, an infinite and intelligent Spirit who is the
source of all being and meaning; a compound unity who enternally exist in there Divine Persons:
HaAbba (G-d the Father), HaBen (or G-d the Son), and Ruach HaKodesh (G-d the Holy Spirit), one
in essence and attributes, yet three in distinct Person, work and purpose; each of whom possess all
the attributes of absolute Deity and is infinite , eternal, unchangeable, omnipresent, omnipotent,
omniscient, personal, and perfect in wisdom, power, holiness, righteousness, justice, goodness,
truth, mercy and love.
We believe that "the Father" is the fullness of the Godhead invisible (John 1:18,' the Son is all the
fullness of (the ) Godhead manifested (John 1:4-18); the Spirit is all the fullness of the Godhead
acting immediately upon the creature (1 Cor. 2:9-10).
Section 3 - Concering yeshua HaMashiach
We believe that Yeshua HaMashiach is the second Person of the Divine Godhead, eternally existing
as G-d the Son, who always has been and always will be fully G-d. We believe that He is just as
much G-d as though He had never become man, and just as much man as though He had never
been G-d. We believe that He created, upholds, and sustains the entire universe solely through the
power of His sovereign will.
We believe that without in any way ceasing to be fully G-d, He also became fully man, taking upon
Himself all of the human attributes except the sin nature. We believe that He was conceived of
Ruach HaKodesh, born of the Virgin Miryam, lived a perfect and sinless life, and accomplished our
redemption through His death on the cross as a representative, substitutionary sacrifice, and that
our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead. We believe in His
literal and bodily resurrection and ascension, and that now glorified He sits at the right hand of G-d
the Father where He carries out His ministry as Kohen HaGadol (the Eternal High Priest) a
representative, intercessor and advocate on our behalf. We believe in His return in a literal body to
reign physically on the earth, and in His ultimate judgement over the living and the dead.
Section 4 - Concering Ruach HaKodesh
We believe that Ruach haKodesh (the Holy Spirit) is a divine Person who convicts the world of sin,
of righteousness, and of judgement. Possessing all of the attributes of Diety, He is full G-d, and is
therefore co-equal to and co-eternal with the Father and the Son. We believe that with both the
Father and the Son, He was an active agent in the creation. He is the supernatural Agent in
regeneration and sanctification, immersing all believers into the Body of Mashiach (the Migra),
equally indwelling every believer, and sealing them unto the day of redemption. We believe that He
is the Divine Teacher, who illuminates the interpretation of Scripture and inspired the writers of the
Scriptures. He guides believers into all truth. We believe that it is the privilege and duty of all true
Believers in Machiach to be filled and controlled by Ruach HaKodesh.
Section 5 - Concerning Angels
We believe that angels are created beings, not diety, and are not to be worshipped. They were
created by G-d to serve and worship Him; that they are organized into different ranks and orders;
and that there are now both holy and fallen angels.
We believe that holy angels are "ministering spirits, went to render service for the sake of those who
will inherit salvation" Heb. 1:14. They are involved in general ministry to believers, announce
impending judgements, bring G-d's messages and will be actively involved in the judgements druing
the time of Ya'akou's Trouble (the Great Tribulation).
sufficient for all matters of faith and practice, and that the answers to all questions of church policy
and procedure are to be found therein. The Bible, therefore, as interpreted by the Elders in
accordance with a systematic methodology as specified below, shall be the true Constitution of this
congregation. The following Doctrinal Summary is offered as a brief overview of the major points of
doctrine to which this congregation subscribes. The Elders of this congregation, as guided by the
Ruach HaKodesh and in keeping with valid evangelical biblical scholarship, shall create and
maintain a separate document to be known as Doctrinal Guild lines for Kehilat Yisrael, which is
included by reference as a part of this constitution.
Section 1 - Concerning the Bible
We believe that the complete Bible consist of the 66 books (in the English version) of the Tanakh
(Original Covenant) and Brit Chadasha (New or Renewed Covenant), and that in its original
autographs - those origianlly handwritten by the Shliachim )Apostles) and Nevi'im (Prophets) - it is
the literal written Word of G-d, absolutely inerrant and infallible in relation to any subject with which it
deals.
We believe in the verbal (all the Words of the Bible) and plenary (all the parts of the Bible)
inspiration, dual authorship, and protected transmission of all Scripture, so that in the Bible is to be
bound the full and sufficient source of all divine revelation. Therefore, no other writings,
"prophecies," or other supposed revelations are to be accepted as divinely inspired or authoritative.
All teachings and all knowledge, whatever the source, are to be understood and interpreted in the
light of the sacred Scriptures.
We believe that the Bible is to be properly interpreted only through the enlightenment of Ruach
Hakodesh (the Holy Spirit) and understood in its literal, natural historical, dispensational,
grammatical, and intended sense, and is to be accepted as the full and final authority over the
Believer's faith and conduct, including all matters of congregational polity, policy, and procedure.
Section 2 - Concerning G-d
"Shema Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adunai echad... Hear, O' Israel, ADONAI is our G-d, ADONAI is
one."
We believe that there is only one living and true G-d, an infinite and intelligent Spirit who is the
source of all being and meaning; a compound unity who enternally exist in there Divine Persons:
HaAbba (G-d the Father), HaBen (or G-d the Son), and Ruach HaKodesh (G-d the Holy Spirit), one
in essence and attributes, yet three in distinct Person, work and purpose; each of whom possess all
the attributes of absolute Deity and is infinite , eternal, unchangeable, omnipresent, omnipotent,
omniscient, personal, and perfect in wisdom, power, holiness, righteousness, justice, goodness,
truth, mercy and love.
We believe that "the Father" is the fullness of the Godhead invisible (John 1:18,' the Son is all the
fullness of (the ) Godhead manifested (John 1:4-18); the Spirit is all the fullness of the Godhead
acting immediately upon the creature (1 Cor. 2:9-10).
Section 3 - Concering yeshua HaMashiach
We believe that Yeshua HaMashiach is the second Person of the Divine Godhead, eternally existing
as G-d the Son, who always has been and always will be fully G-d. We believe that He is just as
much G-d as though He had never become man, and just as much man as though He had never
been G-d. We believe that He created, upholds, and sustains the entire universe solely through the
power of His sovereign will.
We believe that without in any way ceasing to be fully G-d, He also became fully man, taking upon
Himself all of the human attributes except the sin nature. We believe that He was conceived of
Ruach HaKodesh, born of the Virgin Miryam, lived a perfect and sinless life, and accomplished our
redemption through His death on the cross as a representative, substitutionary sacrifice, and that
our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead. We believe in His
literal and bodily resurrection and ascension, and that now glorified He sits at the right hand of G-d
the Father where He carries out His ministry as Kohen HaGadol (the Eternal High Priest) a
representative, intercessor and advocate on our behalf. We believe in His return in a literal body to
reign physically on the earth, and in His ultimate judgement over the living and the dead.
Section 4 - Concering Ruach HaKodesh
We believe that Ruach haKodesh (the Holy Spirit) is a divine Person who convicts the world of sin,
of righteousness, and of judgement. Possessing all of the attributes of Diety, He is full G-d, and is
therefore co-equal to and co-eternal with the Father and the Son. We believe that with both the
Father and the Son, He was an active agent in the creation. He is the supernatural Agent in
regeneration and sanctification, immersing all believers into the Body of Mashiach (the Migra),
equally indwelling every believer, and sealing them unto the day of redemption. We believe that He
is the Divine Teacher, who illuminates the interpretation of Scripture and inspired the writers of the
Scriptures. He guides believers into all truth. We believe that it is the privilege and duty of all true
Believers in Machiach to be filled and controlled by Ruach HaKodesh.
Section 5 - Concerning Angels
We believe that angels are created beings, not diety, and are not to be worshipped. They were
created by G-d to serve and worship Him; that they are organized into different ranks and orders;
and that there are now both holy and fallen angels.
We believe that holy angels are "ministering spirits, went to render service for the sake of those who
will inherit salvation" Heb. 1:14. They are involved in general ministry to believers, announce
impending judgements, bring G-d's messages and will be actively involved in the judgements druing
the time of Ya'akou's Trouble (the Great Tribulation).