WHO IS GOD?
- There is one God: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; who exists in unity, and also as three distinct Persons.
- Jesus Christ is God. He was born of a virgin as both God and man, lived a sinless life, died to atone for the sins of human beings, was buried, arose from the grave, ascended into heaven and will literally return to earth.
- The Holy Spirit is the divine helper, assistant, counselor and instructor. His work is to reveal Christ, convict of sin, lead to repentance, guide believers, give comfort and strength, and lead to growth and maturity in the Christian life.
- Jesus Christ is God. He was born of a virgin as both God and man, lived a sinless life, died to atone for the sins of human beings, was buried, arose from the grave, ascended into heaven and will literally return to earth.
- The Holy Spirit is the divine helper, assistant, counselor and instructor. His work is to reveal Christ, convict of sin, lead to repentance, guide believers, give comfort and strength, and lead to growth and maturity in the Christian life.
WHO ARE WE?
- Human beings are the special creations of God, made in His image. Yet all mankind is separated from God through the sin of the first man, Adam, and are sinners in need of salvation.
WHO IS THE CHURCH?
- The church is a local body of baptized believers with the Lord Jesus Christ as the Head
- Each believer has direct access to God through the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Each believer has direct access to God through the Lord Jesus Christ.
WHAT IS THE BIBLE?
- The Bible is God’s Holy Word – the revelation of Himself to mankind. It is truth without error, and is the sole authority for life.
WHAT IS SALVATION?
- Salvation is a gift of God through faith in Jesus Christ. Every person who is saved enters into an eternal relationship with God in this life and will spend eternity in heaven.
WHAT IS YOUR STANCE ON BAPTISM?
- Baptism doesn't save you, rather it is a public declaration of faith.
- Baptism is by immersion after salvation and is done in obedience to Jesus Christ’s command.
- Baptism is by immersion after salvation and is done in obedience to Jesus Christ’s command.
WHAT IS THE GOSPEL?
- The word "Gospel" is the English translation for the Greek word "euangelion" which simply means "good news." The central truth of the gospel is that God has provided a way to be made perfect through the gift of His son (Jesus Christ) to the world. Since we are not perfect, and have rebelled against God, we are deserving of judgment. The good news is that Jesus suffered as a sacrifice for our rebellion, overcame death, and now offers a share in His triumph to all who will believe in this message. The gospel is good news because it is a gift of God, not something that must be earned by good works.
SCRIPTURE REFRENCES -
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." -Romans 5:8 NIV
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." -John 3:16 NIV
"For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good." -Titus 2:11-14 NIV
SCRIPTURE REFRENCES -
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." -Romans 5:8 NIV
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." -John 3:16 NIV
"For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good." -Titus 2:11-14 NIV