Statement of Faith

  • God is the Creator, Ruler and Sustainer of the universe
  • Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
  • The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God.
  • The Bible is God’s Word to us.
  • Human beings are made in the spiritual image of God.
  • Salvation is God’s free gift to us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but we must accept it.
  • Eternal security is solely possible through Jesus Christ.
  • Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.

Explanation and Scriptural References

  • God is the Creator, Ruler and Sustainer of the universe
    • God has always existed and will always exist 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; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
  • Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
    • He is co-equal with the Father and is truly God and truly man. 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 rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven after spending time with His followers on earth and will return to earth again someday 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; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13
  • 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 spiritual gifts. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily. 2 Cor 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8;1 Cor 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
  • The Bible is God’s Word to us.
    • 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 the truth without any mixture of error. It never changes and it’s truth is always relevant. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
  • Human beings are made in the spiritual image of God.
    • 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 separates people from God and causes many problems in life. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2
  • Salvation is God’s free gift to us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, 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 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 is solely possible through Jesus Christ.
    • 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; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
  • Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
    • 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. John 3:16, John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Cor. 2:7-9

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