Statement Of Faith – A statement of faith is the stated core beliefs
of a church based on Scripture.
We believe...
1. The Bible – The Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God.
(2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
2. The Trinity – God eternally exists as the perfect love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
(Genesis 1:1, 26; Matthew 28:19; John 1:1, 2; 4:24; Acts 5:3,4; Romans 1:20; Ephesians 4:5-6;
2 Corinthians 13:14).
3. Jesus Christ – Jesus is fully God and fully man. He came to earth,
was conceived in the virgin Mary and lived a sinless life. He died and
rose again to reconcile all people to God and to free them from the
power of sin and the devil. He will return someday and consummate the
building of his Kingdom. All who are his bride shall reign with him.
All who reject him shall suffer eternal destruction.
(Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38; Romans 9:5; Titus 2:13).
4. The Fall of Humanity – All people are sinners and need to have a
saving relationship with God. People are made children of God when
they repent of their sin, place their trust in Jesus Christ,
and
commit their life to him.
(Genesis 1:26,27; 3:1,24; Romans 3:25;5:12-18; 1 John 1:8)
5. The Holy Spirit – The Holy Spirit continually draws believers
closer to God, transforms them into the image of Jesus Christ,
empowers them for ministry, and distributes spiritual gifts to the
Church. Believers are to always seek to be filled with the Holy
Spirit.
(John 16:5-15; Romans 8:16, 23, 26, 27; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31)
6. Baptism and Communion – Baptism and communion are two ordinances
the Lord has given the Church. The only form of baptism we practice is
believer's baptism by immersion.
(Baptism: Acts 2:38-41; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 8:26-40; 10:47; 18:8; Romans 6:3-4.
Communion: Acts 2:42-46; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)
7. The One Universal Church – Though it has multitudes of diverse
expressions, there is
only one Universal Church of Jesus Christ. It
consists of all who have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The primary
purpose of the Church is to use every possible means to advance the Kingdom of God against the kingdom of Satan.
(Romans 12:4-6; 1
Corinthians 12:4-6; Ephesians 2:19-22; 4:12-16; Hebrews 10:24-25)
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