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THE
BIBLE
The Bible is Godīs word to all men. It was written by human authors,
under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. 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. (2
Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160,
12:6; Proverbs 30:5)
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. (Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22;
Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
JESUS CHRIST Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal
with the Father. He was born of the Virgin Mary. Jesus lived a sinless
human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the
sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after
three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended
to Heavenīs glory and will return again to earth to reign as King
of kings, and Lord of lords. (Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John
1:1-5, 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)
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is 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 Christian from the moment of salvation.
He provides 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.
(2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians
2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1)
MAN
Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character.
He is the supreme object of Godīs creation. Although man has tremendous
potential for good, he is marred by disobedience toward God called
"sin". Sin separates man from God. (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6;
Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2)
SALVATION
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his
sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus
Christ as Godīs offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sinīs
penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ
into his life by faith. (Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6,
1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1)
ETERNAL SECURITY
Because God gives man 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.
(John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14; 1 Peter
1:3-5)
ETERNITY
Man was created to exist forever. He 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 eternal death.
To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell
are places of eternal existence.
(John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15;
1 John 5:11-12; Matthew 25:31-46)
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