Foundational Beliefs
ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons—The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Ge. 1:1, 26-27; 3:22 | Ps. 90:2 | Mt. 28:19 | 2 Co. 13:14 | 1 Pe. 1:2
ABOUT HUMANITY
Humans are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. They are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although humanity has tremendous potential for good, we are all marred by a disposition of disobedience toward God called "sin.” This state separates us from God.
Ge. 1:27 | Ps. 8:3-6 | Is. 53:6a; 59:1-2 | Ro. 3:23
ABOUT ETERNITY
Humanity was created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are places of eternal existence.
Mt. 25:31-46 | Jn. 2:25; 3:16; 5:11-13 | Ro. 6:23 | 1 Jn. 5:11-12 | Re. 20:15
ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of kings, and Lord of lords.
Is. 9:6 | Mt. 1:22-23 | Jn. 1:1-5; 14:10-30 | Ac. 1:9-11 | Ro. 1:3-4 | 1 Co. 15:3-4 | Hb. 4:14-15 | 1 Tm. 6:14-15 | Ti. 2:13
ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation is a gift from God to humanity. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ, as God´s offer of forgiveness, can we be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his or her life by faith.
Ro. 5:1; 6:23 | Ep. 2:8-9 | Ga. 3:26 | Jn. 1:2; 14:6 | Ti. 3:5
ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY
Because God gives humanity eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security.
Jn. 10:29 | 2 Ti. 1:12 | He. 7:25; 10:10,14 | 1 Pe. 1:3-5
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make humanity aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He supplies the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
Jn. 16:7-13; 14:16-17 | Ac. 1:8 | 1 Co. 2:12; 3:16 | 2 Co. 3:17 | Ep. 1:13; 5:1 | Ga. 5:25
ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Bible is God’s word to all people. Human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit, wrote it. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
Ps. 12:6; 119:105, 160 | Pr. 30:5 | 2 Tm. 1:13; 3:16 | 2 Pe. 1:20-21
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