Introduction
We believe that all matters of faith and conduct must be evaluated on the basis of the Bible, the Word of God, which is our inspired, infallible, and inerrant guide. (2 Timothy 3:16–17). Since the Bible speaks to the nature of human beings and their sexuality, it is imperative that we correctly understand and articulate what the Bible teaches on these matters.
We believe God has ordained and created marriage to exist between one man and one woman, with absolute marital fidelity. The Bible sets forth specific home and family values, which include the distinct roles of husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, and children. It is our firm conviction that we uphold the dignity of each individual as we embrace the unchanging and longstanding principles of scriptural truth.
Our Religious Beliefs
Based on Holy Scripture and the constant moral teaching of the universal Church, we believe:
Marriage — Sonz of Thunda International Ministry defines marriage as the permanent, exclusive, comprehensive, and conjugal “one flesh” union of one man and one woman, intrinsically ordered to procreation and biological family, and in furtherance of the moral, spiritual, and public good of binding father, mother, and child. (Genesis 1:27-28; Genesis 2:18-24; Matthew 19:4-9; Mark 10:5-9; Ephesians 5:31-33).
Sexual Immorality — Sonz of Thunda International Ministry believes that sexual acts outside marriage are prohibited as sinful. Consequently, Senior Pastor, Support Pastors, administration, and staff must resist and refrain from any and all sexual acts outside marriage — including but not limited to co-habitation, adultery, fornication, incest, zoophilia, pornography, prostitution, voyeurism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, sodomy, polygamy, polyamory, sologamy, or same-sex sexual acts. (Exodus 20:14; Leviticus 18:7-23; Leviticus 20:10-21; Deuteronomy 5:18; Matthew 15:19; Matthew 5:27-28; Matthew 15:19;Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-13; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 13:4; Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 4:17-19; Colossians 3:5).
Sexual Identity — Sonz of Thunda International Ministry believes that God created mankind in His image: male (man) and female (woman), sexually different but with equal personal dignity. Consequently, Senior Pastor, Support Pastor, administration, and staff must affirm their biological sex and refrain from any and all attempts to physically change, alter, or disagree with their created predominant biological sex — including but not limited to elective sex-reassignment, transvestite, transgender, or non-binary “genderqueer” acts or conduct. (Genesis 1:26-28; Romans 1:26-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11).
Sexual Orientation — Sonz of Thunda International Ministry believes that God created and ordered human sexuality for the permanent, exclusive, comprehensive, and conjugal “one flesh” union of man and woman, intrinsically ordered to procreation and biological family, and in furtherance of the moral, spiritual, and public good of binding father, mother, and child. Consequently, Senior Pastor, Support Pastor, administration, and staff must affirm the sexual complementarity of man and woman and resist the temptations of same-sex sexual attractions and refrain from any and all same-sex sexual acts or conduct, which are evidences of the whole world groaning under sin and are outside of God's designed order for human flourishing and His Glory. (Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6; Mark 10:5-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelation 19:7-9; Revelation 21:2).
Sexual Redemption — Sonz of Thunda International Ministry believes that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and therefore redemption, forgiveness, and spiritual cleansing is available for all sins. Consequently, Senior Pastor, Support Pastor, administration, and staff must welcome and treat with respect, compassion, and sensitivity all who experience same-sex attractions or confess sexually immoral acts but are committed to resisting sexual temptation, refraining from sexual immorality, and conforming their behavior to the SOT Statement on Marriage and Human Sexuality. (Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:1-10; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 2:17-18; Hebrews 4:14-16; 1 John 1:9)
Celibacy — Sonz of Thunda International Ministry believes that Holy Scripture grants two life-enhancing options for human sexual behavior: (1) the conjugal “one flesh” marital union of one man and one woman, and (2) celibacy. Either is a gift from God, given as He wills for His glory and the good of those who receive and rejoice in His gift to them. Celibacy and faithful singleness is to be celebrated and affirmed within the church. (Genesis 1:27-28; 2:18, 21-24; Isaiah 54:1; 56:3-5; Matthew 19:4-6; Mark 10:5-8; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 7:1-8; Matthew 19:12; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Romans 12:10; 1 Timothy 5:1-2)
This statement of belief is being used with the expressed permission of
The Great I Am International Ministry; On This Day; May 23, 2016.
We endorse it, and we believe it; in accordance with
what is written in the Holy Scripture.
Sonz of Thunda International Ministry
Statement on Marriage and Human Sexuality
In Accordance With The Holy Bible
The name Boanerges means “Sons of Thunder. The name was given by Jesus to James and John,
the sons of Zebedee, and it is thought that the name might be indicative of the thunderous temperament these brothers apparently possessed. Sonz of Thunda is an intercessory prayer ministry designed to storm heaven and bring down fire like that of these two prayer warriors
James and John. It is our desire to change community by community; city by city; state by state, and country by country through the power of prayer. In order to achieve these goals, we recognize that there must be unity among the Body of Christ, and then and only then will GOD hear our prayers, and He will heal the land. So we’re asking that those of you who are in agreement with the purpose of this ministry, would touch and agree with us right now, by joining us in prayer for the transformation of New York State, New York City, every state in this nation, and every country on this planet.
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Mission Statement/Our Beliefs:
The Sonz of Thunda International Ministry was created for the purpose of manifesting the healing powers of GOD through prayer, intercession, the laying on of hands, miracles, signs and wonders. It is our intention to teach the Body of Christ how to tap into the awesome power of GOD through Christ Jesus. We are an intercessory prayer ministry guided by the Holy Spirit, proclaiming and decreeing that by His stripes we are healed.
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