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Statement of Faith
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 co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14
HUMANKIND 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 humankind 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; Psalms 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2
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)
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 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 Cor. 15:3, 4; Romans 1:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11;
I Timothy 6:14, 15; Titus 2:13
SALVATION Salvation is a gift from God to humankind. 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; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
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 and power 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; I Peter 1:3-5
THE HOLY SPIRIT The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make humankind
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.
II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; John 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25;
Ephesians 5:1
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.
II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20, 21; II Timothy 1:13, Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
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