| Our Statement of Faith
In essential beliefs -- we have unity
"There is one Body and one Spirit...there is one Lord, one faith, one
baptism, and one God and Father of us all..."
Ephesians 4:4-6
In non-essential beliefs -- we have liberty
"Accept him whose faith is week, without passing judgment on disputable
matters. Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or
falls...So then each of us will give an account of himself to God...So whatever you
believe about these things keep between yourself and God."
Romans 14:1,4,12,22
In all our beliefs -- we show charity
"...If I hold in my mind not only all human knowledge but also the very
secrets of God, and if I have the faith that can move mountains -- but have no love, I
amount to nothing at all."
1 Corinthians 13:2
The Essentials We Believe:
About God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three
personalities: 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 Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a
sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice 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 will return again someday 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 the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and 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. He gives every
believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His
control daily.
About The Bible
The Bible is God's Word to us. 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 the truth without any mixture of
error.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:12; Psalm 119:105,160; 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
About Human Beings
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character.
People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous
potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called
"sin". This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2
About Salvation
Salvation is God's free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up
for our sin by self-improvement or works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer
of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled
life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. 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 us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is
secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot
"lose" it. 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 us this
security.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
About Eternity
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated
from God by sin, or eternally 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 real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; 14:17; Romans 6:23; 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9
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