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While many groups use the term “non-denominational” we believe that this has come to mean, in many
circles, anti-denominational and we are not anti-denominational - - so long as the denominations are
Biblically based, holding the Bible to be the inspired message of God to mankind, completely truth and
inerrant in its revelation of God to mankind and in its message of mankind’s need for God’s love, salvation
and fellowship.
Therefore, we have adopted the term “denominationally neutral”, for we choose to have a heart of
cooperation with all who are steadfast in their devotion to Jesus Christ as Lord, to the Bible as the Word of
God and to the sanctification and righteous lifestyles of the saints of God!
If a denomination …
➢ Holds that Jesus is the One True Hope of mankind,

➢ If they hold that Jesus Christ is the One True Lord in Whom we receive the eternal salvation of our
souls and spiritual life and,
➢ If they are faithful to the Bible as God’s Truth, then we want to be a facilitator for such groups,
regardless of the label or title they carry.
We do not advocate embracing or rejecting any group of believers that genuinely believe in Jesus Christ as
Lord and by faith rest in Him for our salvation and eternal life as God’s children both now and beyond this
physical life; that base their beliefs, faith and doctrines upon the Christian Holy Bible and who endeavors
to worship God in spirit and in truth.
Therefore - - we do not teach in favor of, or opposing, any particular denomination that holds the
Bible to be the inspired, infallible, inerrant Word (message) of God and base their dogma, doctrine,
principles, standards and ideals on the Christian Holy Bible.

Again - - True Hope Ministries of America and True Hope Bible Institute can better be described as “trans-
denominational” or, “denominationally neutral” rather than non-denominational because we do not
reject any valid, Bible based group that uses Scripture as it’s standard of Truth and God’s Will for humanity
in general, for born again saints (Christians) specifically and for the individual’s life in particular. At the
same time, based on the above criteria, we do not endorse one denomination over any other.
To the degree that we may take issue with any particular denomination, we most likely have as much issue
with any other denomination, albeit they are probably different concerns.

➢ Example: To declare that there is no such thing as present-day baptism in the Holy Ghost, is to us, just
as problematic as declaring that if you don’t speak in tongues you are not saved! Neither extreme is
even close to the Truth of God and both have the effect of being divisive within the Body of Christ!
This is especially important to understand for those students who are pursuing Master’s or Doctorate
degrees in the area of theology. Such students will necessarily need to rely upon their particular distinctive
Christian tradition in developing dissertations, essays and test answers in some courses given.
Because of this, we do not so much judge or grade on the subject of the dissertation, as we do on the
presentation of the work – how it is developed, prepared, presented and Biblically supported and imparts
understanding to the reader!
While we suggest that students write on subject matters that are not divisive denominational issues, we will
not pass or fail any student solely on the basis of their denominational stance in a dissertation.

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