Statement of Beliefs
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God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He eternally exists in three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:22, Psalm 90:2, Matthew 28:19, 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Corinthians 13:14
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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 the world by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days, demonstrating His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven and will return again 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 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 1:3-4, Acts 1:9-11, 1 Timothy 6:14-15, Titus 2:13
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The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every believer 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 supplies gifts to believers for the advancement and building up of the Kingdom. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17, John 16:7-13, John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:12, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 1:13, Galatians 5:25, Ephesians 5:18
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The Bible is God's Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is verbally inspired, infallible, and inerrant. It is the ultimate source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 1:13, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:160, Psalm 12:6, Proverbs 30:5
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Humanity is made in the image of God. Although God designed us to have fellowship with Him, we became alienated from God through disobedience. As a result, all human beings are born with a sinful nature and choose to sin against God. We are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through our own efforts.
Genesis 1:27, Psalm 8:3-6, Isaiah 53:6, Romans 3:23, Colossians 1:21, Isaiah 59:1-2
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Eternity is spent in one of two permanent states: eternally separated from God because of sin or in union with God because of His forgiveness and salvation. Eternal separation from God happens in hell. Eternal union with God occurs in heaven and eventually culminates in the New Heaven and New Earth.
John 3:16, 1 John 2:25, John 5:11-13, Romans 6:23, Revelation 20:15
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Salvation is the free gift of God provided by grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone, for the glory of God alone. Only through faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ and repentance from sin can one be reconciled to God and experience true life and joy forevermore.
Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6, John 1:12, Titus 3:5, Galatians 3:26, Romans 5:1