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1. About God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe, and is revealed in the
three personalities: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The three
(Trinity) are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians
13:13
2. About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, is co-equal with the God. Jesus, born
of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as
the perfect sacrifice for the sin 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 and will return someday to earth
to reign as King of kings, and Lord of lords.
Matt 1:22,23; Isa 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Heb. 4:14,15; I Cor. 15:3-4;
Rom. 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
3. About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with God and the Son of God. The Holy Spirit
is present in the world to make people aware of their need to be reconciled
to God. The Holy Spirit also lives in every Christian from the moment
of conversion, and provides the spiritual truth, and guidance in doing
what is right. The Holy Spirit gives every believer a spiritual gift
when they accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their lives. As Christians
we seek to live under His influence daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians
2:12; 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25
4. About the Bible
The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under
the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth
for Christian beliefs and living, and contains all things necessary for
salvation.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105.160;
Proverbs 30:5
5. About Human Beings
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like character.
We are the supreme act of God's creation. Although every person has great
potential for good, we are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward
God called "sin". This attitude - a "bent" to sin
- separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 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: eternal separation from God. Eternal life, the life which
God intends for us, begins the moment a person accepts Jesus Christ into
our life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:12, 14:6; Titus 3:5; Galatians
3:26; Romans 5:1
7. About Baptism
We believe Baptism signifies entrance into the household of faith, and
is a symbol of repentance and inner cleansing from sin, a representation
of the new birth in Christ Jesus and a mark of Christian discipleship.
We believe children are under the atonement of Christ and as heirs of
the Kingdom of God are acceptable candidates for Christian baptism. Children
of believing parents through baptism become the special responsibility
of the Church.
They should be nurtured and led to personal acceptance of Christ, and
by profession of faith confirm their baptism.
Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 16:14; Col. 2:12
8. About the Lord's Supper
We believe the Lord's Supper is a representation of our redemption,
a remembrance of the suffering and death of Christ, and a symbol of love
and union which Christians have with Christ and with one another. When
received by faith, the bread and juice become for us the body and blood
of Christ.
Further we believe that all are invited to participate in the Lord's
Supper. We believe that The Supper can be both a confirming and converting
experience. Jesus invited all to His table, even Judas the betrayer.
Children who have been properly instructed in the meaning of this sacrament
may also participate with their parents even though they may not have
reached the time in their life when they are ready to be "confirmed".
1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 22:21
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