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Statement of Faith Hebrews 11: 1- Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Our Statement of Faith The bible is the inspired word of God - The final authority for Christian faith, preaching, teaching and living. (II Peter 1:20, 21; Matthew 4:4; John 8:31, 32; II Timothy 3:16, 17) There is only one, true and eternal God that exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit - He is the creator of all heaven and earth, and upholds it even now with his power. He has revealed Himself through His creation, His written word - the Bible and His Son Jesus Christ. He himself is perfect in love and holiness. (Isaiah 6:3; I Timothy 1:17, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 145:17, Romans 1:18-20; Hebrews 1:1-3) Jesus Christ is God's only and eternal Son - Jesus is true man and true God. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. He lived a perfect and sinless life, yet was crucified for all of mankind's sins. He arose bodily from the dead, being seen by over 500 persons, and then ascended into heaven to prepare a place for those who choose to give their lives to Him. (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-4; John 1:14; Philippians 2:5-7; Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:20-23; Acts 2:22, 23; I Corinthians 15:3; Acts 2:24, 31; Acts 2:32, I Corinthians 15:5-8; John 14:1-3) The Holy Spirit convicts us to repent of our sin, and to confess Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. The holy Spirit assists and teaches believers to obey Jesus Christ. He lives in believers and leads us into all truth. He helps each believer to demonstrate "fruit", and operate in "gifts" so that they might share the good news of Jesus Christ with friends, relatives and ultimately the world. (John 3:3-6; Romans 10:9,10; I Corinthians 12:3; John 14:26; Romans 8:1-14; I Corinthians 12:4-12; Galatians 5:22,23; I Corinthians 12:4-11; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8) All men and women are created in God's image, separated by sin, forgiven and restored through rebirth in Jesus Christ. God sent Jesus Christ from heaven to be mankind's Savior, and through confession of our sin, repentance and personal trusting faith in Christ our sins are forgiven, and we become children of God. (Genesis 1:26,27, 3:13; Titus 3:4-6; I John 1:9; Romans 3:10-19, 23; II Corinthians 7:9,10; John 3:5-7; II Corinthians 5:17; John 1:12,13; Ephesians 1:3-8, 2:8,9) Those who confess Jesus, and believe, in Jesus as Lord and Savior
will pour out practical love and mercy in faithful service and
giving. Serious Christ followers use their God given gifts and
talents for His glory. They understand they are called to full time
ministry regardless of his/her vocation. They function in faithful
and practical service to Him, and to all those created in His image,
especially the poor, destitute, hungry, naked and needy. They give
of their time, resource, strength, and lives to do so. (Matthew
25:26; Luke 6:38; II Corinthians 8:2, 9; Proverbs 14:21; Psalm
112:9, 113:7; Mark 9:41; Romans 12:7) |
