AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINARY
The purpose of Dynamic Theological Seminary is to train men and women of God to fulfil their spiritual assignments and mandates in the Body of Christ. As a graduate and post-graduate educational institution within the Evangelical and Pentecostal cadre, the Seminary affirms the Bible as God’s written word, the inspired, infallible, and authoritative rule for faith and conduct. The seminary, however, seeks to achieve the following aims and objectives:
1 To teach students how to raise heavenly-bound Christians that will take holiness and righteousness as a lifestyle.
2 To teach students how to take the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to all the countries of the world through various means in their capacity.
3 To raise men and women of God to a higher spiritual academic level through affordable means.
4 To teach students how to build an aggressive end-time army for the Lord.
5 To teach students how to free various Christians who are victims of False Brethren, False Pastors, False Apostles, False Prophets and False Bishops.
6 To teach students how to build up a mobile prayer eagle on the continents.
7 To teach students how to revive the church of God and as well restore Pentecostal fire in the globe.
8 To commission and ordain Christian workers through the affiliated Church (Global Dynamic Miracle and Deliverance Ministries) as either an Apostle, Prophet, Teacher, Pastor, Bishop, Evangelist, Music Minister, Deacon and Deaconess with the aim of taking the Gospel to various places of the world.
9 To lead every student into a growing knowledge of God, based on the Lord Jesus Christ.
10 To encourage and promote scholarship in many cadres.
11 To research in various areas that are relevant to the Body of Christ.
14 To give Theological, Biblical and Ministerial Professorial positions to qualified lecturers of the school and those who want to enrol for the Post-Doctoral Research Programme.
15 To award Honorary Degrees to Christians that have contributed to the body of Christ and also to the school.
16 DTS curriculum is designed to produce Christians who are knowledgeable, fully equipped and committed to taking the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to more than 180 countries of the world.
17 DTS teaches students how to preach the gospel through offline and online methods.
18 It is the vision of Dynamic Theological Seminary to have campuses in more than 180 countries of the world with more than 10,000 lecturers.
19 The Seminary is set for New Church Reformation through teachings from DTS lecturers.
CHAPTER TWO
THE DOCTRINES OF THE SEMINARY
1 THE HOLY BIBLE
That the Holy Bible, consisting of 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 books of the New Testament, is the inspired Word of God. We take the Bible as the final authority in all matters concerning Christian conduct and works. 2Timothy 3:16,17; Proverbs 30:5,6; Revelation 22:18,19.
2 THE GODHEAD
That the Godhead consists of three separate, distinct, and recognizable personalities and qualities, perfectly united in one. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are different Persons in the Godhead, not merely three names for one Person. Mathew 3:16, 17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Mathew 28:19,20.
3 THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF CHRIST
We believe in the virgin birth of Jesus, the only begotten Son of God. The crucifixion, death, burial and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 7:14; Mathew 1:18-25; Romans 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4.
4 TOTAL DEPRAVITY
The total depravity of sinfulness and guilt of all men since the Fall, rendering them subject to God’s wrath and condemnation. Psalm 51:5; Job 14:4; Romans 3:23; 5:12-17; Mark 7:21-23; Ephesians 2:1.
5 REPENTANCE
That repentance is a complete turning away from all sins and its deceitful pleasures and that it is required from every sinner before he can truly and effectively believe in Jesus with saving faith. Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 55:7; Ezekiel 18:21-23; Mark 1:15; Luke 24:46,47; Acts 2:38; 3:19,21; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Hebrews 6:1-3.
6 RESTITUTION
That restitution is making amends for wrongs done against our fellow men, restoring stolen things to the rightful owners, paying debts, giving back where one has defrauded, making confessions to the offended and apologizing to those slandered to have a conscience void of offence towards God and man. Genesis 20:1-8; 14-18; Exodus 22:1-7; Leviticus 6:1-17; Numbers 5:6-8; 2 Samuel 12:1-6; Proverbs 6:31; Ezekiel 33:14-16; Mathew 23:24; Luke 19:8,9; Acts 23:1-5; 24:16; James 4:17; 5:6.
7 JUSTIFICATION
That justification is the act of God’s grace whereby one receives forgiveness and remission of sins and is counted righteous before God, through faith in the atoning blood of Jesus, standing before God as though he had never sinned. Psalms 32:1,2; Isaiah 1:18; Micah 7:19; John 3:3-8; Acts 13:38,39; Romans 3:24-30; 4:6-16; 5:1,2; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23.
8 WATER BAPTISM
Water Baptism is essential to our obedience after reconciliation with God. We baptize “In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” as Jesus commanded. Mathew 28:19; 3:13-17; Mark 16:15; Acts 2:38,39; 19:1-6; Romans 6:4,5. A child that is six years and above can be baptized if he or she is willing.
9 LORD’S SUPPER
That the Lord’s Supper was constituted by Jesus Christ so that all believers (all members of the family of God) might partake thereof regularly, to “shew the Lord’s death till He comes”. The emblems used are “unleavened bread” and the juice of “fruit of the vine”. Anyone who eats and drinks unworthily brings “damnation”, punishment and chastisement upon himself. Mathew 26:26-29; Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30.
10 SANCTIFICATION
That entire sanctification is a definite act of God’s grace, after the New Birth, by which the believer’s heart is purified and made holy. It cannot be attained progressively by works, struggle or suppression, but is obtained by faith in the sanctifying blood of Jesus Christ. The holiness of life and purity of heart are central to Christian living. Luke 1:74,75; John 17:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 4:3,7,8; 5:22-24; Ephesians 5:25-27; Hebrews 2:11; 10:10,14; 13:11,12; Titus 2:11-14; 1 John 1:7; Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:14-16.
11 HOLY GHOST BAPTISM
That the Baptism in the Holy Ghost is the endowment of power from on high upon the sanctified believer. It is “the promise of the Father” and when one receives this “gift of the Holy Ghost”, it is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking a language unlearned previously, referred to as speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. Mathew 3:11; Acts 1:88; Luke 3:16; 24:49; John 1:30-33; 7:37-39; 14:16,17,26; 16:12-15; Acts 1:5-8; Mark 16:17; Acts 2:1-18; 10:44-46; 19:1-6.
We do not teach or instruct people how to speak in tongues; the Holy Spirit gives utterance. We also stress the necessity of purity before power. 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; 14:1-40.
12 REDEMPTION
That redemption from the curse of the law, healing of sickness and disease as well as continued health is provided for all people through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. Exodus 15:26; Deuteronomy 7:15; Psalms 103:1-5; Proverbs 4:20-22; Isaiah 8:16,17; 1 Peter 2:24; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 13:16; John 14:12-14; 10:10; Acts 10:38; James 5:14-16; 1 John 3:8; 3 John 2; Galatians 3:13,14.
13 PERSONAL EVANGELISM
Personal Evangelism is a God-given and God-ordained ministry for every believer. Jesus commanded and God requires every believer to be a compassionate and fruitful soul winner, bringing others to Christ. Mathew 28:19,20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-49; John 17:18; Acts 1:8; 8:1-4; Psalms 126:5,6; Proverbs 11:30; Daniel 12:3; Ezekiel 3:17-21.
14 MARRIAGE
That marriage is binding for life. Monogamy is the uniform teaching of the Bible. Polygamy is contrary to God’s perfect will and institution. The Bible forbids a believer from marrying an unbeliever. Also, under the New Testament dispensation, no one has a right to divorce and remarry while the first companion lives. Genesis 2:24; Deuteronomy 7:1-4; Joshua 23:11-13; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Proverbs 31:10-31; Malachi 2:14-15; Romans 7:2,3; Ephesians 5:31-33; Mathew 5:31,32; 19:3-9; Mark 10:2-12; Luke 16:18; John 4:15-19; Genesis 20:3,7.
15 RAPTURE
That the Rapture (the first phase or stage of the SECOND COMING OF CHRIST) is the catching away from the earth of all living saints; and all who died in the Lord. The Rapture will take place before the Great Tribulation and can happen any time from now. “In a twinkling of an eye” without a moment’s warning, “the trumpet shall sound”, “and the dead in Christ shall rise first then we which are alive shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” John 14:1-3; Luke 21:34-36; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:4-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:5-7; Philippians 3:11,20,21; 1 John 3:1-3.
16 RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD
That the resurrection of the dead is taught in the Bible as clearly as the immortality of the soul. Every individual who has ever lived will be resurrected, some to honour and glory and others to everlasting shame and contempt. Job 19:25-27; Psalm 71:20; Isaiah 26:19; Daniel 12:2; John 5:28,29; 1 Corinthians 15:12-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16; Hebrews 6:1,2; Philippians 3:8-11; Revelation 20:4,6,12,13.
17 GREAT TRIBULATION
That the Great Tribulation will occur after the rapture and will be a time of terrible suffering on earth. It is also referred to as the time of Jacob’s trouble. Mathew 24:21,22,29; Revelation 9:16; Mark 13:19; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12; Revelation 13. During this time, the Antichrist will take possession of this world for a reign of terror. He will not be a system or organisation but a person – a supernatural diabolical being, in the form of a man who will blaspheme and proclaim himself to be God (Daniel 8:23,25; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12; Revelation 13:1-10). The Marriage Supper of the Lamb will take place above while the tribulation continues on earth. Revelation 19:1-10.
18 SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
The Second Coming of Christ will be just as literal and visible as His going away, and He is coming to execute judgment upon the ungodly. He will also, then, set up His Kingdom and reign on this present earth for a thousand years. Zechariah 14:3,4; Mathew 25:31-46; Mark 13:24-37; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; 2:8; Jude 14,15.
19 CHRIST’S MILLENNIAL REIGN
That Christ’s Millennial Reign is the 1,000 years’ reign of Jesus on earth, which will be ushered in by the coming of Jesus back to earth with ten thousand of His saints. At this time, He will judge the nations that dwell upon the face of the earth. Jude 14,15; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10. During this time the devil will be bound. Revelation 20:2-3. It will be a reign of peace and blessing. Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:25; Hosea 2:18; Zechariah 14:9-20; Isaiah 2:2-4.
20 GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT
That the Great White Throne Judgment is when God finally judges all (the living and the dead, small and great), according to their works. This is after the Millennia reign of Christ. At this time, the final Judgment known as the Great White Throne Judgment will be held. All those of all ages, (John 5:24; 3:17-19) will stand before God at this time. The devil and his angels will be judged. This judgement is reserved for those that rejected Christ. Their final destination after this judgement will be Lake of Fire forever. Dan 12:2,3; Matt 10:15; 11:21-24; 12:41,42; John 5:28,29; Rom 2:15,16; 14:12; 2 Pet 2:9; Jude 6; 1Cor 6:1-4; Acts 10:42; Rev 20:11-15.
21 THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH
That the New Heaven and the New Earth will be made by God and the redeemed shall dwell with God forever. This present earth, which has been polluted by sin, will pass away after the Great White Throne Judgment (Psalm 102:25,26; Isaiah 51:6; 65:17; Mathew 5:18; 24:35; 2 Peter 3:10-13; Revelation 21:1). No unclean thing will be there. We shall know each other, our knowledge having been perfected. There will be no more curses upon anything. There will be no more night, the glory of the Lord will be the light thereof. Isaiah 66:22; 2 Peter 3:12,13; 1Cor 13:12; 1 John 3:2,3; Rev 21:1-7; 22:1-5.
22 HELL FIRE
That Hell-fire is a place of everlasting punishment where sinners (all who do not have their names in the book of life) will suffer torments forever. It was prepared for the devil and his angels (Mathew 25:41) but God has decided that the wicked and those that rejected Him and Christ will also be cast there because of their sin and neglect of His salvation. Ps 9:17; Mt 25:46; Lk 12:4,5; 16:19-31;
Mt 5:22,30; Mk 9:43-47; Rev 14:10,11; 20:12-15.