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About God
There is one, living and true God who 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, 1Peter 1:2, 2
Corinthians 13:14
About the Bible
The Bible from the Old Testament to the New Testament 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 error.
2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 1:13, Psalm 119:105, 160;
12:6, Proverbs 30:5
About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus
was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born to the virgin, Mary and
lived a sinless human life. He 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, 1 Timothy 6:14-15,
Titus 2:13
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity 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 5:18
About Humanity
We believe that all people were created in the image of God to have
fellowship with him but became alienated in that relationship through
sinful disobedience. As a result, people are incapable of regaining
a right relationship with God through their own efforts.
Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:1, Psalm 8:3-6, Isaiah 53:6a, Romans 3:23,
Isaiah 59:1-2
About Salvation
We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides
the only basis for the forgiveness of sin. And that God freely
offers salvation to those who place their faith in the death and
resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin.
Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6; 1:12, Titus
3:5, Galatians 3:26, Romans 5:1
About the Christian Life
We believe all Christians should live for Christ and not for themselves.
By obedience to the Word of God and daily yielding to the Spirit
of God, every believer should mature and be conformed to the image
of Christ.
Romans 12:1-2, Romans 1:16-17, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 4:1
About the Church
We believe that the church is the body of Christ, of which Jesus
Christ is the head. The members of the church are those who have
trusted by faith the finished work of Christ. The purpose of the
church is to glorify God by loving him and by making him known
to the lost world.
Matthew 16:15-19, Acts 2:41- 42, Ephesians 1:22-23, Acts 20:28, Matthew
28:18-20
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, 1 John 2:24-25; 5:11-13, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9,
Revelation 20:15
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