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What We Believe
ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three
persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and
are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians
13:14
ABOUT MAN
Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. He is
the supreme object of Godīs 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.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2
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; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; 1 John
5:11-12; Matthew 25:31-46
ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. During Jesus’
time on earth we believe he was 100% God and 100% 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 after three days to demonstrate His
power over sin and death. He ascended to Heavenīs glory and will return again to
earth to reign as King of kings, and Lord of lords.
Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1
Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13
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 Godīs offer
of forgiveness can man be saved from sinīs penalty. Eternal life begins the
moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans
5:1
ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY
Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure
in 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 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as 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 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16;
Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1
ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Bible is Godīs 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, it is truth without
any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6;
Proverbs 30:5
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