Beliefs

The Essentials We Believe: 

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1. About God 

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. 

Genesis 1:1,26,27Genesis 3:22Psalm 90:2Matthew 28:191 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14

 

2. About Jesus Christ 

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father, and the Holy Spirit. 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 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 someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.  

Matthew 1:22, 23;Isaiah 9:6John 1:1-5John 14:10-30Hebrews 4:14,151 Corinthians 15:3,4Romans 1:3,4Acts 1:9-111 Timothy 6:14,15;Titus 2:13 

3. About the Holy Spirit 

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 a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily. 

2 Corinthians 3:17John 16:7-13John 14:16,17Acts 1:81 Corinthians 2:121 Corinthians 3:16Ephesians 1:13
Galatians 5:25Ephesians 5:18 


4. About the Bible

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. 

2 Timothy 3:16;2 Peter 1:20,212 Timothy 1:13Psalm 119:105,160Psalm 12:6
Proverbs 30:5 

5. About Human Beings 

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. 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 1:27Psalm 8:3-6Isaiah 53:6aRomans 3:23Isaiah 59:1, 2 

6. About Salvation 

Salvation is God’s free gift to us 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. 

Galatians 3:26Romans 5:1 

7. About Eternal Security 

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 10:292 Timothy 1:12Hebrews 7:25Hebrews 10:10,141 Peter 1:3-5 

8. About Eternity 

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. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence. 

John 3:16John 14:17Romans 6:23Romans 8:17-18Revelation 20:151 Cor. 2:7-9

 

9. About Baptism 

 

Baptism by immersion symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and is your public declaration that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Baptism does not save you, but shows the world that you have already been saved. And while baptism is not required for salvation, it is a biblical command, and demonstrates your love and obedience to Christ

Colossians 2:12Acts 2:41Ephesians 2:8-9Matthew 28:19-20 

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10. About Communion 

Communion, or the Lord's Supper, is an ordinance given to all believers by Jesus Christ to remember His sacrifice for us and to symbolize the new covenant. The elements of bread and wine or juice are symbols of Christ's broken body and shed blood.  Communion is not a means of salvation, rather, it is a testament of a believer's faith in the atoning work of the cross.

Matthew 26:26-30Mark 14:22-26Luke 22:19-201 Corinthians 11:23-29