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1. About God
- God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has
eternally existed in three persons: 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 - 1 Peter 1:2 - 2 Corinthians 13:14 - Matthew 28:19)
2. About Mankind
- We are all made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in
character. We are the supreme object of God's creation.
Although mankind has tremendous potential for good, we are marred be
an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin". This
attitude separates us from God.
(Genesis 1:27 - Psalm 8:3-6 -
Isaiah 53:6a; 59:1,2 - Romans 3:23)
3. About Eternity
- We all were created to exist forever. We will either exist
eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through
forgiveness and salvation. The place of eternal separation
from God is called Hell. Heaven is the place of eternal union
and eternal life with God.
(Romans 6:23 - Matthew 25:41 -
John 3:16 - Revelation 20:15 [Hell]; 21:27 [Heaven])
4. About Jesus Christ
- Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is coequal with the
Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered
Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all 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 - Romans 1:3, 4 - 1 Corinthians
15:3,4 - Acts 1:9-11 - 1 Timothy 6:14,15 - Titus 2:13)
5. About Salvation
- Salvation is a gift from God to mankind. We can never make
up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by
trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer for forgiveness can we be
saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment we
receive Jesus Christ into our life by faith.
(Ephesians 2:8,9 - Romans 5:1;
6:23 - John 1:12; 14:6 - Titus 3:5 - Galatians 3:26)
6. About Eternal Security
- God has repeatedly proven that His love for us is boundless,
based on His grace, not our works. Jesus paid every debt we
could ever owe. Nothing can separate us from His love except
our own desire to be separated from Him. Yet even when we
separate ourselves from Him, He stands lovingly waiting for us,
willing to forgive us and hold nothing against us, reconciling our
relationship with Him.
(Luke 12:11-32 - Romans 5:1;
8:38 - Ephesians 2:8 - John 3:16 - 1 John 1:9)
7. About the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God.
He is present in the world to make mankind aware of our 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.
Concerning the gifts of the Spirit, we believe in and appreciate all
of the spiritual gifts. We value what 1 Corinthians 14:26
says: "... When you come together, everyone has a hymn or a
word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation.
All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church."
(John 14:16-17 - Acts 1:8 - 2
Corinthians 13:14)
8. About the Bible
- The Bible is God's word to all
mankind. 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.
(2 Timothy 3:16; 1:13 - 2 Peter
1:20-21 - Proverbs 30:5 - Psalm 12:6; 119:105,160)
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