God
God is the uncreated Creator and Ruler of all things. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are one, co-equal essence; yet distinct in personhood.
(Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalms 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
(Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalms 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father and the Spirit. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice one for all for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven’s glory and is seated at the right hand of God the Father. Soon, Jesus will return visibly and physically to the 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; Hebrew 4:14, 15; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4; Romans 1:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14, 15; Titus 2:13)
(Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Hebrew 4:14, 15; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4; Romans 1:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14, 15; Titus 2:13)
The Holy Spirit
The Person of the Holy Spirit is coequal and co-eternal with the Father and the Son. He is God. He has always existed. He was active in creation and all redemptive history. Now, He is present in the lives of those who have been spiritually born again. He brings salvation and new life. The Holy Spirit dwells in every believer from the moment of salvation. He provides assurance, power, direction, guidance, conviction and service. The Holy Spirit imparts spiritual gifts (we believe all gifts are in operation today) to believers for the purpose of enabling them to lovingly serve one another with supernatural power. Christians should seek to enjoy daily “fellowship with the Holy Spirit,” joyfully submitting to His leadership.
(Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; John 14:16-17, 26; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12,3:16; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18)
(Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; John 14:16-17, 26; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12,3:16; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18)
The Bible
The 66 books of the Old and New Testament Scriptures are God’s very words, breathed out to all of humanity and is without error in its original form. It was written by humanity under the supernatural guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It is our source for authority, beliefs, and practice. The Scripture is sufficient for all that God requires for us to believe and do and is therefore to be believed, as God’s instruction, in all that it teaches; obeyed, as God’s command, in all that it requires; and trusted, as God’s pledge, in all that it promises.
(2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 1 Peter 1:25; Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 119:11, 105, 160; Exodus 24:4; Matthew 5:17-18.)
(2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 1 Peter 1:25; Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 119:11, 105, 160; Exodus 24:4; Matthew 5:17-18.)
Humanity
Men and women are created equal and in the image of God. As His crowned creation, we were made to live in the joy of intimate connection with God and rule the earth with Him. However, the first humans (Adam and Eve) chose to sin against God and therefore brought a sin-curse upon all humanity. Sin separates us from God and causes problems with other people. The final result of sin is spiritual death and eternal separation from God.
(Genesis 1:26-30, 2:5; Psalm 32:1-5; Jeremiah 17:5; Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32, 3:10-18, 23; Romans 8:14-18; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; Ephesians 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22, 3:9-11)
(Genesis 1:26-30, 2:5; Psalm 32:1-5; Jeremiah 17:5; Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32, 3:10-18, 23; Romans 8:14-18; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; Ephesians 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22, 3:9-11)
Sin + Salvation
Through the temptation of Satan, humanity transgressed the command of God and fell from their original holiness and righteousness. Now the entire human race inherits a corrupt nature that is opposed to God and His law. Therefore, all humans are under condemnation. This depravity is radical. Pervasive, and hopeless apart from God’s intervention.
Salvation through Jesus Christ is God’s free gift to us, made possible by the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ for our sins on our behalf. Salvation cost the blood of Jesus so that it could be free to us. But with any gift, it must be received. Reception of eternal life is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement, religious routine or rituals, or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can we be saved from sin’s penalty. If there were another way to obtain salvation, then Jesus Christ would not have come to earth to die on the cross. Eternal life begins the moment we receive Jesus Christ into our lives by faith, and it lasts forever. Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Assurance of Salvation is the birthright of every believer, and is based on the promises of God in His Word and not our performance. If you have been genuinely saved you cannot “lose” your salvation, it is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian.
(Genesis 3; Romans 3:9-20; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; John 14:6; 1:12; Titus 3:5; Gal. 3:26; Romans 5:1; John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5)
Salvation through Jesus Christ is God’s free gift to us, made possible by the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ for our sins on our behalf. Salvation cost the blood of Jesus so that it could be free to us. But with any gift, it must be received. Reception of eternal life is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement, religious routine or rituals, or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can we be saved from sin’s penalty. If there were another way to obtain salvation, then Jesus Christ would not have come to earth to die on the cross. Eternal life begins the moment we receive Jesus Christ into our lives by faith, and it lasts forever. Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Assurance of Salvation is the birthright of every believer, and is based on the promises of God in His Word and not our performance. If you have been genuinely saved you cannot “lose” your salvation, it is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian.
(Genesis 3; Romans 3:9-20; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; John 14:6; 1:12; Titus 3:5; Gal. 3:26; Romans 5:1; John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5)
The Local Church
The local church is not a body of good people; it’s a body of forgiven people - believers in Jesus Christ. The local church is to gather regularly for worship (fellowship, prayer, teaching, equipping, the exercise of spiritual gifts, the ordinances, and mutual edification in the gospel etc.,). The Bible calls the church the “Bride” of Christ, as well as the “Body” of Christ, left here on earth to carry out the Lord’s will. The two ordinances of the church are believer’s baptism (immersion) and the Lord’s Supper. The local church is an independent and self-governing body, led by Biblically-qualified elders, and responsible to Christ alone who is its Savior and Lord.
(Romans 6:3, 4; Matthew 28:19; Matthew 26;26-28; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Ephesians 5:23- 32; 1 Peter 51-3; Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1)
(Romans 6:3, 4; Matthew 28:19; Matthew 26;26-28; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Ephesians 5:23- 32; 1 Peter 51-3; Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1)
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