We are a Zo ethnic minority group of people from Myanmar (Burma). Within our organization, there are currently 7 churches spread across 5 states.
Zo Christian Association was formed to bring glory to God. We held a conference once a year at one of our churches.
Zo
Laisiengtho pen thuciem lui leh thuciem tha, (bu 66) te pen, Pasian humop/Pasian kammal/ akhiel lo/ akituh kalh loh a kammal, Pasian in a kigial “laisiengtho hi ci-in ka sang uh a, belap thei lo, lakhia a’ khiem thei lo in ka sang uh hi. Pasian in a kepcing!, bangma tawh ki sawhal lo, a thu neih, upna/ nuntat’ na/ a piengsah thei “laisiengtho a hi hi ci-in ka um uh hi. (Peikhietna. 32:16; Paunah. 30:5; Matthew. 24:35; Timoti Nihna.3:16-17; Peter Masa.1:20-21; Mangmuna. 21:5).
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We believe the Bible contains 66 books that were divinely inspired, that it is inerrant in its original manuscripts, that it is sufficient, and that it is the authoritative Word of God. We believe God has preserved His Word and that the Bible is sole authority for our faith and life. (Ex.32:16; Prov.30:5; Matt.24:35; 2Tim.3:16-17; 2 Peter.1:20-21; Rev.21:5.).
Zo
To thum Pasian khat in ka um uh hi, Pa/ Ta / Hlagau siengtho. a siengtho Pasian, Na zosieh a piengsah Pa’ a ki cing sah Pa’ Thu neih Pa’ a hi hi. (Piancil. 1: 1-31; John. 4:24; 10:30; 15:26; 16:15; Sawltah. 5:3-4; Corin Nihna. 3:17; Galati. 4:6).
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We believe there is only one eternal, all-powerful, all-knowing, and everywhere present Triune God- eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – who is the creator and sustainer of all things. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5; 1 Timothy 2:5; John 4:24; 10:30; 15:26; 16:15; Acts 5:3-4; 2 Cor. 3:17; Gal. 4:6).
Zo
Pasian tahpi hi ci-in, hlagausiengtho panpi na tawh mi’ bangin ngahnu siengtho a hi “Mary sung panin ang suoh hi. Mawna nei lo-in, ang nungta in eihaw mawna tan’gin si’in, a thawkia zo ciengin “Pasian ziat lam-ah Palai semin a to hi. A sawt lo-in, eihaw ei la dingin, ang pei kia ding hi’ ci-in i um uh hi. (Isaiah.9:6; Matthew.24:44; Luke.1:35; John.1:1,14,18; 20:28; Rom.9:5; Corin Nihna.5:21; Galati.4:4; Colose.2:9; Titus.2:13; Hebrew. 1:8; 9:28; Peter Masa.3:18; John Masa. 2:1).
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We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who is fully God and fully human. He entered human form by the conception of the Holy Spirit and was miraculously born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, died to make atonement for the sins of all mankind, was resurrected, and is now the mediator at the right hand of the Father. He is the head of the church, which is His body. He will return in power and glory to take His church to heaven and his return is not far off. (John 1:1, 14, 18; Phil. 2:5-11; Rom. 9:5; 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 4:4; Col. 2:9; Titus 2:13; Heb. 1:8, 9:28; 1 Pet. 3:18; 1 Jn 2:1)
Zo
Hlagausiengtho pen “Pasian hlagausiengtho hi ci-in i um hi. Pa Pasian in “hlagau siengtho pen “Jesu min tawh i mawna ei pulah sah in, a kammal tungtawn a’ mawnei i hi lam ei kitel sah hi. Hlagau siengtho in, “Hotkhiet na ngah zo i hi na leh i pientha na-ah’ thu um mite sungah a tawntungin “hlagau siengtho tawh ei ki ciemteh hi. Hlagau siengtho vangliet na tawh ze-etna nangzo ding leh mawna zo zo in, thu ma’n na tawh Hlagau siengtho thupha te thu um mite tung ah pie in, a “ Hattuam pawlpi a ma deih bangin a lam hi. (Isaiah.11:2; John.14:16-17, 26; 15:26; 16:8-11; Sawltah.9:31; Rom.8:26; Ephasa.1:13-14).
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We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person in the Trinity. We believe that the Holy Spirit was sent by the Father in Jesus’ name to teach and remind us of Christ’s words and convict us of sin. We believe that the Holy Spirit brings the new birth at the point of salvation, comes to live within believers, and permanently seals our salvation. We believe that the Holy Spirit gives the power to overcome temptation, defeat sin, produce righteousness, and provide unique gifts for each believer to use in building up the body and carrying out the church’s purpose. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells all who are born again, conforming them to the likeness of Jesus Christ. (John 16:7-8, 12-15; Acts 9:31; Rom. 8:26; Eph. 1:13-14).
Zo
Mihing te ama meel, ama lim su’n-in, eibawl a hi hi. Adam” mawna ziehin mihing te’n zong mawna itang! ta hi. Mihing te’n Christ” tungtawn in maw mai sahna ngah lo hi leih, a mangthai ding ihi uh hi. Pasian tawh kigam la-in, a galte tahtah ihi hi. (Piancil.1:27, Late.51:5; Jeremiah.2:22; Rom.3:20, 23; Corin Masa.1:18; Hebrew.2:3).
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We believe that all people are created in the image of God. We believe that because of Adam’s sin, all people are sinful by nature and choice. We believe people, unless they have experienced forgiveness in Christ, are lost and alienated from God. (Gen. 1:27; Ps. 51:5; Jer. 2:22; Rom. 3:20-23; 1 Cor. 1:18; Heb. 2:3).
Zo
Hotkhiet na pen..hepina tawh “Jesu Christ tungtawnin i-up cieng a’ kingah a hi hi. Jesu Christ” singkhuam tungah angsi’ na in, Pasian santhei mawmai na a hi hi. Jesu” pumtung pan ang luangkhie si’san in, ei zosieh dihtan! sahna a hia, “ Pasian tawh ei kilem sahin Pasian leh mihingte kikal ah, “palaai’ nasep angsem hi. Pasian in, a ma’ innkuonpi’ dingin Jesu i-up a’ kisia kiana ineih leh a tapa” dingin ei sang hi. (John.3:16; John.1:12; 14:6; Sawltah.4:12; Rom.9:8; Corin Nihna.6:18; Galati. 3:26; Ephesa.1:5; 2:5,8-9).
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We believe salvation is the result of genuine repentance of sin and faith in the atoning work of Christ. Salvation is not the result of good works; rather, it is by grace through faith alone in Christ. We believe Jesus’ death on the cross is the only payment for our sins that God will accept. We believe that all people who believe in Christ are justified by Christ’s blood and enter into a personal relationship with God without the need for any other mediator. We believe that God adopts into His family all those who repent of their sins and accept by faith the Lord Jesus. (John 3:16; Acts 4:12; Rom. 9:8; 2 Cor. 6:18; Gal. 3:26; Eph. 1:5; 2:5, 8-9).
Zo
Hattuan pawlpi in, amasa in, “Pasian minthan nading a hi hi. Jesu Christ” a um mi zosieh kipawl tonna mun a hi hi. Ki pawl tonna/ kithua tonna/thu- nget tonna/ a ma thupieh te zui ton in, ki tuiphum (baptaiz) na/ leh khomun a hi’ anlu’m phalsuo a’ neh tonna/ a hi hi. Pasian in tam bang a’ bawlton thei na dingin, hlagau siengtho” thu phate a napieh a hi hi. Khuotual Hattuam (Local) ciet ah, suota tahin, ki makaih in, “laisiengtho ki hilh nate sepding te ah, ki pawlton in, “:Hattuam pawlpi’ Christ pumpi’ a kemcing ding uh hi. (Isaiah.51:6; Sawltah.20:238; Rom.12:5; Corin Masa.10:17; 12:12,13; Ephesa.1: 22; 3:21; 4:11-16).
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We believe that the church’s primary purpose is to glorify Christ. We believe the church is made up of all who believe in the Lord Jesus. We believe that the Scriptures command believers to gather in community to devote themselves to worship, fellowship, ministry, outreach, prayer, and the teaching of His words, and to observe the ordinances of baptism and communion. We believe that God has gifted each member of the church to fulfill the purpose of the church. We believe that each church should provide a biblical leadership structure that will provide direction to the church as it fulfills its purpose, as well as accountability, discipline, preservation of unity, and care for the body. 9Isai.51:6; Acts.20:28; Rom.12:5; 1Cor.10:17; 12:12-13; Eph.1:22; 3:21;4:11-16; 1Tim. 3:15).
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Tuiphum’ na ( Baptism):
(1). Thu um mite, a koi mapoh “Jesu tui sungah a kiphum’ bangin kiphum dingin, ei ki sawl hi.(2). Tuiphum’ na in, “hotkhiet na’ ngahna a hi sih vangin, thu um mi’ zosieh Pa” Pasian thupiehte manna a hi hi. (3). Jesu si’-in, kivui in, nithum ni-in a thawkia ma bangin, eihaw zo- sieh zong ama tawh i-hinna lui’ ama tawh kivuiton in, ama tawh “hinna tha” ah i-thoton hi, cih na lim a hi hi. (Rom.6:1-14; Matthew. 28:19;John.3: 23; Sawltah. 2:38; Ephesa.4:5).
Nehkhawm (Communion):
Nehkhawm/ Mangpa vumkhawl an” zong ki ci thei hi. Tam khuh’ “Jesu Christ in, i-mawna tang a’ angsi’ na leh ang peikia na ding lahna a hi hi. Nehkhawm/Mangpa vumkhawl an” pen tuiphum sa/ a ma thu a zuite leh a dangdang “Hattuam pawlpi thu-um mite tawh zong suota tahin ki zangton thei hi. Matthew.26:26-29; Luke.22:14-20; Sawltah.2:42; Corin Masa.10:21; 11:17-24).
Thunget na (Prayer):
Thu-um mikhat thunget na pen, Pasian i-hopih na leh Pa Pasian tawh kizopna a hi hi. Mikhat, pi’cin lam ama naw thei na dingin thunget na kisam pen leh a thupi pen khat a hi hi. Ih thum’ itau nate ei za in, tu ni’n a ma minthan na dingin, na lamdang bawlin, cina te dam sah in, a hunlap in i-thunget nate ei dawngin, i-lungdam na kicin na a hi hi, (John.14:13-14; 15:16; 16:23-24; Philipi.4:6; Hebrew.4:16; James.5:16; John Masa. 5:14).
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Baptism
We believe that believers are commanded to be baptized in water by immersion as a visual picture of what Christ has done in their lives. We believe that water baptism, which is not required for salvation but rather demonstrates the believer’s obedience, honors the Father who sent His Son, Christ who died for us, and the Holy Spirit who convicted, sealed, and guaranteed our eternal promises (Matt.28:19; John.3:23; Acts.2:38; Eph.4:5.)
Communion/Lord’s Supper
We believe that communion, commonly called the Lord’s Supper, is a physical reminder that Jesus died for our sins and will return again. We believe communion should only be taken by those who have trusted in Christ and are living in obedience to Him. We practice open communion—this means we invite all believers to participate in communion with us, not just those who are part of our church. (Matt. 26:26-29; Luk. 22:14-20; Acts.2:42; 1Cor.10:21; 11:17-24.)
Prayer
We believe that prayer is essential to the growth of every believer. We believe that God hears and answers prayers today, and to glorify himself, he performs miracles and heals. (John.14:13,14; 15:16; 16:23,24; Phil.4:6; Heb.4:16; 1 John.5:14.)
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ZEISU MIN TAWH KANG MUAK UH HI.