The Redeemed Christian Church of God (Redemption Haven Parish, Oakland)
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2 stances that depart from the denomination
The congregation's own words appear to differ from what its denomination's confession binds. This is an AI reading of the church's public text and may be inaccurate — the quotes below show what it's based on.
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Roman Catholic Church denies.
This congregation affirms.
"rejects — Infant baptism is the norm. Baptism regenerates and incorporates into the Church. Emergency baptism of infants is a serious pastoral concern."
Roman Catholic Church denies.
This congregation affirms.
"baptism in water is an outward act of obedience, by which we testify of the change that has taken place in our hearts."Source ↗
Inherited from denomination
What Roman Catholic Church teaches
Positions bound by the denomination's confessional standards. This is what the tradition teaches; whether this specific congregation publicly holds each is a separate question — see Statements below.
Confessional standard: Council of Trent (Canons) · Council of Trent (Decrees)
Affirms
- Apostolic SuccessionSTRONGHistoric episcopate — tactile line of consecration from the apostles.
- Assumption of MarySTRONGPius XII, Munificentissimus Deus (1950)
- Immaculate ConceptionSTRONGPius IX, Ineffabilis Deus (1854)
- Infant BaptismSTRONGWestminster XXVIII; Book of Concord SC IV; Council of Trent Session VII; Wesleyan Articles Art. XVII
- Marriage as one man and one womanSTRONGGenesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; historic universal Christian teaching.
- Perpetual Virginity of MarySTRONGSecond Council of Constantinople (553); universal patristic reception
- Real PresenceSTRONGTrent; Book of Concord (sacramental union); Chrysostom liturgy; 39 Articles Art. XXVIII
- TheotokosSTRONGCouncil of Ephesus (431)
- TransubstantiationSTRONGCouncil of Trent, Session XIII (1551)
Denies
- Believer's BaptismstandardBaptism practiced once, infant primary (RCC Trent; Orthodox catechism)
- Homosexual practice and biblical sexual ethicsSTRONGRomans 1:26–27; 1 Corinthians 6:9–10; historic universal Christian teaching.
- Permissibility of divorce and remarriageSTRONGMarriage is indissoluble; annulment (declaration of invalidity) is the only recourse (CCC 1650).
- Women in pastoral / ordained officeSTRONG1 Timothy 2:12; 1 Corinthians 14:34; historic apostolic practice.
Wrestles with
- Pacifism vs. just-warweakDefault just-war framework — usually unwritten. Inheriting at weak confidence.
In their own words
Statements
statement_of_faith
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about_us
<!DOCTYPE html> About Us | RCCG Redemption Haven Parish, Oakland redemptionhaven_oakland@outlook.com Home From Pastor’s Desk About Us Statement of Faith RCCG Mission Our General Overseer Our Pastors Ministries Children’s Ministry Prayer Ministry Youth Ministry Music Ministry Ushering Department Upcoming Events Livestream Online Donation Contact Select Page ABOUT US RCCG Redemption Haven Parish WELCOME HOME! You are welcome to the RCCG Redemption Haven Parish, Oakland, California. Be assured that you are amongst friends, and this is a Church family actively rSource ↗
mission
<!DOCTYPE html> RCCG Mission | RCCG Redemption Haven Parish, Oakland redemptionhaven_oakland@outlook.com Home From Pastor’s Desk About Us Statement of Faith RCCG Mission Our General Overseer Our Pastors Ministries Children’s Ministry Prayer Ministry Youth Ministry Music Ministry Ushering Department Upcoming Events Livestream Online Donation Contact Select Page RCCG MISSION As received by the General Overseer (G.O.), Pastor E. A. Adeboye, and communicated to the Headquarters leaders, our vision and mission statement shall remain intact, with a qualifying addendSource ↗
beliefs
Statement of Faith | RCCG Redemption Haven Parish, Oakland redemptionhaven_oakland@outlook.com Home From Pastor’s Desk About Us Statement of Faith RCCG Mission Our General Overseer Our Pastors Ministries Children’s Ministry Prayer Ministry Youth Ministry Music Ministry Ushering Department Upcoming Events Livestream Online Donation Contact Select Page Statement of Faith WHAT WE BELEIVE The Bible We believe that the Bible is “God’s Word”. The truths revealed in it did not have their origin with men, but with God. The Holy Spirit inspired the human authors of the Bible. We, therefore, belieSource ↗
about
About Us | RCCG Redemption Haven Parish, Oakland redemptionhaven_oakland@outlook.com Home From Pastor’s Desk About Us Statement of Faith RCCG Mission Our General Overseer Our Pastors Ministries Children’s Ministry Prayer Ministry Youth Ministry Music Ministry Ushering Department Upcoming Events Livestream Online Donation Contact Select Page ABOUT US RCCG Redemption Haven Parish WELCOME HOME! You are welcome to the RCCG Redemption Haven Parish, Oakland, California. Be assured that you are amongst friends, and this is a Church family actively reaching out to meet and address the needs of oSource ↗
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