What we believe:
1. 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;
3:22; Psalm 90:2, Matthew 28:19; I Peter 1:2
2. 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 some day 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
3. ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is co-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. He gives every
believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek 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
4. ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under
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.
II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; II Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105-106; 12:6; Proverbs 30:5.
5. ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS
People are created 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 of
sin separated people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
6. 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 good 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 at 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
7. 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; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10-14; I Peter 1:3-5
8. 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 3:26; 14:17; Romans 6:23; 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; I Corinthians 2:7-9
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