What We
Believe
1. About God
God is the creator and ruler or the universe. He has eternally
existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit. These three are co-equal and one God.
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22
Psalm 90:2
Matthew 28:19
I Peter 1:2
II 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 married 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; 59:1,2
Romans 3:23
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),
Mathew 25:41, Revelation 21:27 (Heaven)
4. About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father.
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 3 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; 14:10-30
Hebrews 4:14,15
I Corinthians 15:3,4
Acts 1:9-11
I Timothy 6:14,15
Titus 2:13
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 by faith.
Romans 6:23
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 14:6; 1:12
Titus 3:5
Galatians 3:26
Romans 5:1
6. About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the
believer is secure in the salvation for eternity. Salvation is
maintained by the grace of God, not by the self-effort of the
Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of god that gives
this security.
John 10:29
II Timothy 1:12
Hebrews 7:25: 10:10,14
II Peter 1:3-5
7. 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 the power for living,
understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is
right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
II Corinthians 3:17
John 16:7-13; 14:16,17
Acts 1:8
I Corinthians 2:12; 3:16
Ephesians 1:13; 5:1
Galatians 5:25
8. About the Bible
The Bible is God's word to all mankind. Human authors, under the
supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit wrote it. 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.
II Timothy 3:16; 1:13
II Peter 1:20,21
Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6
Proverbs 30:5 |
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