What We Believe
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 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
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
by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. This attitude
separates us from God.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6;
Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
We believe that the Church is the body
and bride of Christ on earth, founded on the day of Pentecost, consisting of
all Christians everywhere.
(Matthew 16:13-18 )
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.
John 3:16; Romans 6:23;
Revelation 20:15;(Hell) Matthew 25:41; Revelation 21:27 (Heaven)
4. ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Jesus is equal with the Father and the Holy
Spirit as God. Jesus (the Word) was with God in the beginning and all things
are created through Jesus (the Word) - in fact, Jesus is God. 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; John 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, John 1:1-15
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 of forgiveness can we be
saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment we receive Jesus
Christ into our life.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9;
John 14:6; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
We believe the Bible
clearly teaches the pattern to receive Christ is to believe in Jesus as
God's Son and Savior of the world, repent of personal sin, confess Christ
publicly, and be baptized.
(Romans 10:9; Acts 2: 36-38; Mark 16:16 )
We believe that full
immersion under water is the prescribed mode of baptism as indicated by
Jesus' own example and command, and best depicts our union in His death,
burial, and resurrection. ( Mark 1:9-10; Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4 )
6. 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.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John
16:7-13; John 14:16,17; Acts1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13;
Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1
7. 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; 2 Peter 1:20,
21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160;12:6; Proverbs 30:5
