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1. What we believe about the Bible:
The Bible is Gods word to all men. It was written
by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.
It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
Because it is inspired by God, the Bible is inerrant and incapable of
erring.
(2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 1:13; Ps. 119:105, 160; Ps. 12:6; Prov. 30:5)
2. What we believe about God:
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has
eternally existed in three distinct persons while at the same time
being one in essence: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The
three are co-equal and are one God.
(Gen. 1:1, 26-27, 3:22; Ps. 90:2; Matt. 28:19; 1 Pet. 1:2; 2 Cor. 13:14)
3. What we believe about Jesus Christ:
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with
the Father. He is fully God and fully man. Jesus lived a sinless, human
life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all
men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead on the third day to
demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heavens glory
and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of
Lords.
(Matt. 1:22-23; Is. 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Heb. 4:14-15; 1
Cor. 15:3-4; Rom. 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Tim. 6:14-15, Titus 2:13)
4. What we believe about the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son
of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for
Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of
salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living,
understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.
The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
(2 Cor. 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 2:12, 3;16; Eph. 1:13, 5:18; Gal. 5:25)
5. What we believe about man:
Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be
like Him in character. He is the supreme object of Gods creation.
Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an
attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. This attitude
separates man from God.
(Gen. 1:27; Ps. 8:3-6; Is. 53:6a, 59:1-2; Rom. 3:23)
6. What we believe about salvation:
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never
make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting
in Jesus Christ as Gods offer for forgiveness can man be saved from
sins penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ
into his life by faith.
(Rom. 5:1, 6:23; Eph. 2:8-9; John 1:12, 14:6; Titus 3:5; Gal. 3:26)
7. What we believe about eternity:
Man was created to exist forever. He will either
exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through
forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell.
To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are
places of eternal existence.
(John 3:16; 1 John 2:25, 5:11-13; Rom. 6:23; Rev. 20:15)
8. What we believe about eternal security:
Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus
Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity.
Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the
self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God
that gives this security.
(John 10:28-29; 2 Tim. 1:12; Heb. 7:25, 10:10, 14; 1 Pet. 1:3-5)
9. What we believe about baptism:
Baptism is an outward sign of an inward change.
Biblical baptism takes place after conversion and in the mode of
immersion. Baptism is an act of obedience to the teachings of Jesus
Christ and is the witness of salvation, not a part of salvation.
(Matt. 3:13-17, 28:18-20; Acts 16:16-34, 2:38-41)
10. What we believe about the Christian walk:
The Christian life should be a life of
sanctification and holiness. Such a life cannot be lived out through a
persons own efforts but is a gift from God, and is a by-product of the
presence of the Holy Spirit.
(1 Thess. 4:3-7; 1 Pet. 1:15-16; Gal. 3:3; Rom. 6:22)
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