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Statement of Faith God There is only one God who is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. In His unity God consists eternally of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Genesis 1:1, 26, 27, 3:22 Psalm 90:2 Matthew 28:19 1 Peter 1:2 2 Corinthians 13:14 1 John 5:7 Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the Son of God and is one with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Fulfilling Old Testament prophecy, 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. 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 Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is one with the Father and the Son. 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, spiritual gifts for service, 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 5:1 Bible The Bible is the inspired word of God to all men and is the final authority in life and doctrine. It was written by human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and is without error in all of its teachings. 2 Timothy 3:16 2 Peter 1:20, 21 2 Timothy 1:13 Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6 Proverbs 30:5 Salvation Salvation is a free gift of God. The death of Christ on the cross is the only sufficient payment for our sins. All have sinned, but all can be saved. This salvation is available for any who put their trust in Christ as Savior. Those trusting Christ should repent of sin, confess their faith, and be baptized. Romans 3:23, 6:23 John 3:16 Romans 10:9 Acts 2:38 Sacraments We believe the Sacraments, ordained by Christ, are symbols and pledges of the Christian's profession and of God's love toward us. They are means of grace by which God works invisibly in us, quickening, strengthening, and confirming our faith in Him. Two Sacraments are ordained by Christ our Lord, namely Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Matthew 28:19 Luke 22:14-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 |
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