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What We Believe
God the Son
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. Jesus perfectly revealed and did
the will of God, taking upon himself the demands and necessities of
human nature and identifying himself completely with mankind, yet
without sin. He offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of
all humanity by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three
days to demonstrate God's power over sin and death. He ascended into
heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God. He is the only
mediator and reconciler between God and man. He will return in power and
glory to judge the world and rule as King of kings. (Matt. 1:22-23; John
1:1-5; Phil. 2:5-11; Col. 1:13-22; Col. 2:9; 1 Thess. 4:14-18).
God the Holy
Spirit
The Holy Spirit enables men to understand the truth of the Gospel. He
exalts Christ. He convicts of sin, righteousness, and of judgment. He
calls men to the Savior and seals the believer until the day of
redemption. He is present in the life of every believer enlightening
them and empowering them to be used by and to know the eternal God.
(John 16:7-13; Acts 1:8; Eph. 1:13; Eph. 5:18).
The Bible
The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired by God. It has God
for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of
error, for its matter. It is the inerrant, infallible Word of God and
the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious
opinions should be tried. (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20; Psalms 119:105).
Mankind
Man was created by God in His image and is the crowning work of
creation. In the beginning, man was without sin and endowed by His
Creator with freedom of choice. Man chose to rebel against God and
brought sin into the human race; whereby all humanity has inherited a
sin nature and an inclination toward sin. (Gen. 1:27, Romans 3:23).
Salvation
Salvation is God's free gift to each of us. It cannot be earned. It must
be received through the repentance of sins, faith in Christ, and the
receiving of Jesus as one's eternal Master. (Rom. 6:23; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom.
10::9-10; Rom. 10-13).
Eternity
God created mankind for the purpose of living and fellowshipping with
Him forever. All who have experienced forgiveness and salvation through
Christ Jesus will continue to exist eternally in the presence of God in
heaven. Those without forgiveness and salvation will be eternally
separated from God in hell. (John 3:16; Matt. 25:31; Rom. 6:23; Rev.
20:15).
Baptism
Baptism is by immersion after conversion and a symbol of a relationship
with Jesus Christ. Baptism does not make one a believer, but is rather a
reflection of one's obedience to Christ Jesus. (Matt. 28:19-20: Mark
1:9-11; Acts 8:35-39).
The Church
The New Testament Church of Jesus Christ is a local body of baptized
believers who are covenanted together by the fellowship of the gospel.
The church observes two ordinances: baptism and the Lord's Supper. The
church is an autonomous body operating through democratic processes
under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The Bible also speaks of the church
as the body of Christ, which includes the redeemed of all ages. (Matt.
16:15-19; Matt. 18:15-20; Acts 1:21-26; Acts 6:1-6, Eph. 1:22-23).
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