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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 I Peter 1:2 II Corinthians
13:14
MAN
Man is
made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him
in character. He is the supreme object of God's
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
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 I John 2:25; 5:11-13
Romans 6:23 Revelation 20:15
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
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 Heaven's 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 I
Corinthians 15:3-4 Romans 1:3-4
Acts 1:9-11 I Timothy 6:14-15 Titus 2:13
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 God's offer of
forgiveness can man be saved from sin's 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
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 10:29 II Timothy 1:12
Hebrews 7:25; 10:10-14 I Peter 1:3-5
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.
II Corinthians 3:17 John 16:7-13; 14:16-17
Acts 1:8 I Corinthians 2:12; 3:16
Ephesians 1:13 Galatians 5:25 Ephesians 5:18
THE
BIBLE
The
Bible is God's 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.
II Timothy 3:16 II Peter 1:20-21 II
Timothy 1:13 Psalm 119:105,160;
12:6 Proverbs 30:5
For
a more in-depth look at our beliefs,
please follow
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