about kingdom theological seminary
We believe the Bible is the living Word of God. At KTS, everything is anchored in the authority of Scripture, which proclaims eternal truth that remains powerfully relevant today. God’s Word is the firm foundation for knowing Him deeply and walking boldly in the calling He has placed on our lives to impact His Kingdom.
Vision
The Kingdom Theological Seminary’s (KTS) vision is to equip and empower believers through a comprehensive Kingdom education system, providing biblical instruction and academic excellence to develop strong Kingdom leaders.
Further Explanation of Doctrinal Premises
- We believe that Christ is the Jewish Messiah and the King of the Kingdom of God (Isaiah 9:6).
- We believe that Christ came preaching the kingdom of God (Matthew 4:17).
- We believe that the disciples were commanded to preach the Kingdom of God (Matthew 10:7).
- We believe that the New Testament message centers upon the message of the good news of the Kingdom of God and Christ as the means to the Kingdom through His atoning death upon the cross (Matthew 28:18-20, John 14:6, Acts 1:3).
- We believe that the focus of the Apostle Paul and the book of Acts was the message of the Kingdom and access to the Kingdom through the redemptive acts of Christ (Acts 1:3-5; 8:12; 28:31).
- We believe that believers are Kingdom citizens who are charged with prioritizing the Kingdom of God (Ephesians 2:19, Philippians 3:20, Colossians 1:13, Matthew 6:33).
- We believe that Jesus Christ is the preexistent, eternal Son of God. He existed before the creation of time (John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:2).
- Jesus was truly God (Philippians 2:6, John 10:30, 17:5, Colossians 2:9).
- We believe in the incarnation of Christ. According to John 1:14, the Word became flesh (1 John 4:2, 2 John 7, Romans 8:3).
- We believe that Christ was fully God and fully man.
- We believe in the virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23).
- We believe in the sinless life, death, burial, and bodily resurrection of Christ for the salvation of humanity (Matthew 27:45-56, 1 Corinthians 15:1-19).
- We believe in the priesthood of Christ. He intercedes for the church (Hebrews 5).
- We believe that healing is available in Christ for the body (Isaiah 53:3-5).
- We believe that all men are born sinners under the judgment of death (Romans 6:23). God has made a way of escape from the judgment of sin through His Son, Jesus Christ.
- We believe that one is saved by faith through grace and not according to his meritorious acts. Man can only be saved through sola fide (faith alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola scriptura (scripture alone), and solus Christus (Christ alone).
- We believe that each person, in order to be saved, must undergo the following: regeneration, justification, and glorification.
Regeneration
- We believe people must have a spiritual rebirth (John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17). This conversion experience is predicated upon the acquittal of wrongdoings, a concept known as justification (Romans 5:2, 2 Corinthians 5:21).
Sanctification
- Though we are declared positionally cleansed, conditionally we are the same. For this reason, we must undergo a process of cleansing that conforms us to the image of Christ by the Holy Spirit. This process is known as sanctification (1 Thessalonians 4:3). The act of cleansing takes place when we are restored into a right relationship with God.
Glorification
- The final state of humanity is to disrobe from mortality and to be robed with immortality (1 Corinthians 15:54). This is our ultimate state, when we are changed with a twinkling of the eye!
- We believe that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, revelation of God given to man by the work of the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21).
- We believe that the Bible contains the Word of God in its entirety – it is the “logos” of God (general revelation) and the “rhema” of God (specific revelation) is a “right now” Word for the believer.
- We believe in the local church as the vehicle of expression of the Kingdom, or government, of God. Jesus is the founder and the head of the Church (Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 1:22, Colossians 1:18).
- We believe that every believer should be a part of a local church, which is governed by the structure God provides in Scripture (Hebrews 10:25).
- We believe that the Church is comprised of believers (Colossians 1:24).
- We believe that God takes care of the Church (Ephesians 5:29).
- We believe that Christ is coming back for His Church (Ephesians 5:27).
- We believe that the local church has a hierarchical structure: Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Evangelists, and Teachers. These five offices govern the church with the assistance of the ministry of Deacons (Ephesians 4:11, Acts 6, Hebrews 13:17).
- We believe that the local church should demonstrate and participate in the justice of God in its community (Luke 4:18, Isaiah 58:6-14).
- We believe that the local church is the storehouse for the tithes and offerings of God (Malachi 3:6-8).
- We believe that the local church should be involved in evangelism and world missions (Acts 1:8).
- We believe that Christ is the Jewish Messiah and the King of the Kingdom of God (Isaiah 9:6).
- We believe that Christ came preaching the kingdom of God (Matthew 4:17).
- We believe that the disciples were commanded to preach the Kingdom of God (Matthew 10:7).
- We believe that the New Testament message centers upon the message of the good news of the Kingdom of God and Christ as the means to the Kingdom through His atoning death upon the cross (Matthew 28:18-20, John 14:6, Acts 1:3).
- We believe that the focus of the Apostle Paul and the book of Acts was the message of the Kingdom and access to the Kingdom through the redemptive acts of Christ (Acts 1:3-5; 8:12; 28:31).
- We believe that believers are Kingdom citizens who are charged with prioritizing the Kingdom of God (Ephesians 2:19, Philippians 3:20, Colossians 1:13, Matthew 6:33).
- We believe that Jesus Christ is the preexistent, eternal Son of God. He existed before the creation of time (John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:2).
- Jesus was truly God (Philippians 2:6, John 10:30, 17:5, Colossians 2:9).
- We believe in the incarnation of Christ. According to John 1:14, the Word became flesh (1 John 4:2, 2 John 7, Romans 8:3).
- We believe that Christ was fully God and fully man.
- We believe in the virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23).
- We believe in the sinless life, death, burial, and bodily resurrection of Christ for the salvation of humanity (Matthew 27:45-56, 1 Corinthians 15:1-19).
- We believe in the priesthood of Christ. He intercedes for the church (Hebrews 5).
- We believe that healing is available in Christ for the body (Isaiah 53:3-5).
- We believe that all men are born sinners under the judgment of death (Romans 6:23). God has made a way of escape from the judgment of sin through His Son, Jesus Christ.
- We believe that one is saved by faith through grace and not according to his meritorious acts. Man can only be saved through sola fide (faith alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola scriptura (scripture alone), and solus Christus (Christ alone).
- We believe that each person, in order to be saved, must undergo the following: regeneration, justification, and glorification.
Regeneration
- We believe people must have a spiritual rebirth (John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17). This conversion experience is predicated upon the acquittal of wrongdoings, a concept known as justification (Romans 5:2, 2 Corinthians 5:21).
Sanctification
- Though we are declared positionally cleansed, conditionally we are the same. For this reason, we must undergo a process of cleansing that conforms us to the image of Christ by the Holy Spirit. This process is known as sanctification (1 Thessalonians 4:3). The act of cleansing takes place when we are restored into a right relationship with God.
Glorification
- The final state of humanity is to disrobe from mortality and to be robed with immortality (1 Corinthians 15:54). This is our ultimate state, when we are changed with a twinkling of the eye!
- We believe that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, revelation of God given to man by the work of the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21).
- We believe that the Bible contains the Word of God in its entirety – it is the “logos” of God (general revelation) and the “rhema” of God (specific revelation) is a “right now” Word for the believer.
- We believe in the local church as the vehicle of expression of the Kingdom, or government, of God. Jesus is the founder and the head of the Church (Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 1:22, Colossians 1:18).
- We believe that every believer should be a part of a local church, which is governed by the structure God provides in Scripture (Hebrews 10:25).
- We believe that the Church is comprised of believers (Colossians 1:24).
- We believe that God takes care of the Church (Ephesians 5:29).
- We believe that Christ is coming back for His Church (Ephesians 5:27).
- We believe that the local church has a hierarchical structure: Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Evangelists, and Teachers. These five offices govern the church with the assistance of the ministry of Deacons (Ephesians 4:11, Acts 6, Hebrews 13:17).
- We believe that the local church should demonstrate and participate in the justice of God in its community (Luke 4:18, Isaiah 58:6-14).
- We believe that the local church is the storehouse for the tithes and offerings of God (Malachi 3:6-8).
- We believe that the local church should be involved in evangelism and world missions (Acts 1:8).