| Our Essential Christian Beliefs |
|
01 The Inspiration of the ScripturesThe 66 books of the Bible are verbally inspired of God, and are the revelation of God to man. The original documents of the scriptures are inerrant, infallible, and the authoritative rule of faith and conduct. – 2 Timothy 3:15-17 02 There is One True GodThe one true God has revealed himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM”, the Creator and the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed himself as embodying the principles of his relationship and association as FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT. They are in unity of One Being (the Trinity) of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father is God. The Son is God. The Holy Spirit is God. They are One God. – Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 43:10-11, Matthew 3:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13 03 Man’s Need for SalvationMan was created by God and in His image. By a voluntary transgression, man fell and incurred physical death and spiritual death, which is separation from God. – Genesis 1:26, 27; 2:17; 3:6; Romans 3:11-20 04 Salvation is found in Jesus ChristJesus came to restore man’s broken relationship with God. His substitutionary, atoning death for our sins, along with His resurrection from the dead brings reconciliation between God and man. Salvation is by grace through faith, and cannot be earned. – Romans 5:12-19, 6:23; John 3:16; Ephesians 2:1-9 05 The Holy SpiritThe only way we can be guided, taught, and effectively carry out our mission is through the involvement of the Holy Spirit in our lives. This requires an ongoing submission to His directives in every facet of our lives. – Ephesians 5:15-21; John 15:16-18, 16:5-15; Galatians 5:25 06 The ChurchThe Church is the body of Christ which exists to glorify God, to build believers that are being perfected in the image of Christ; and to spread the gospel throughout the world. – Ephesians 2:11-36, 4:11-16; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8, 2:42 07 The Soon Return of JesusThe second coming of Christ includes the rapture of the saints, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on the earth for a thousand years. – – Revelation 22:7; Matthew 24:27, 30; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 1:7, 19:11-14, 20:1-6 08 The Final JudgmentChrist will judge the unsaved dead after His thousand year reign, when they will be committed to eternal punishment in the lake of fire. – Revelation 20:1-15 |