Our Beliefs
In essential beliefs - we have
unity
"There is one Body and one Spirit... there is one
Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father
of us all" (Ephesians 4:4-6)
In non-essential beliefs - we have liberty
"Accept him who's faith is weak, without passing
judgment on disputable matters... Who are you to
judge someone else's servant? To his own master he
stands or falls... So then each of us will give an
account of himself to God... So whatever you believe
about these things keep between yourself an God."
(Romans 14:1,4,12,22)
In all our beliefs - we show charity
"...If I hold in my hand not only all human
knowledge, but also the very secrets of God, and if
I have the faith that can move mountains - but have
no love, I amount to nothing at all." (1 Corinthians
13:2)
About God
God
is the Creator and ruler of the universe. He has
eternally existed in three personalities: the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three
are co-equal and are one God.
(Genesis
1:1,26,27;Genesis 3:22;Psalm 90:2;Matthew 28:19;1
Peter 1:2;II Corinthians 13:14)
About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with
the Father. Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a
sinless human life and offered Himself as the
perfect sacrifice for the sins of all the people by
dying on the 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 someday to earth to reign as King of Kings,
and Lord of Lords.
(Matthew 1:22,23;Isaiah 9:6;John
1:1-5;John 14:10-30;Hebrews 4:14-15;I Corinthians
15:3-4;
Romans 1:3-4;Acts 1:9-11;I Timothy
6:14-15;Titus 2:13)
About the Holy Spirit
The
Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son
of 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. He gives every believer a
spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians,
we seek to live under His control daily.
(II
Corinthians 3:17;John 16:7-13;John 14:16-17;Acts
1:8;I Corinthians 2:12;I Corinthians 3:16;
Ephesians
1:13;Galatians 5:25;Ephesians 5:18)
About the Bible
The
Bible is God's Word to us. 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 the truth without any mixture of
error.
(II Timothy 3:16;II Peter 1:20-21;II Timothy
1:13;Psalm 119:105,160;Psalm 12:6;Proverbs 30:5)
About Human Beings
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be
like Him in character. People are the supreme object
of God's creation. Although every person has
tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred
by an attitude of disobedience toward God called
"sin". This attitude separates people from God and
causes many problems in life.
(Genesis 1:27;Psalm
8:3-6;Isaiah 53:6a;Romans 3:23;Isaiah 59:1-2)
About Salvation
Salvation is God's free gift to us but we must
accept it. 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
anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn
from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith
we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one
receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
(Romans 6:23;Ephesians 2:8-9;John 1:12;Titus
3:5;Galatians 3:26;Romans 5:1)
About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus
Christ, the true believer is secure in that
salvation is for eternity. If you have been
genuinely saved, you cannot "lose" it. 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 us this security.
(John 10:28-29;II Timothy 1:12;Hebrews 7:25;Hebrews
10:10,14;I Peter 1:3-5)
About Eternity
People were created to exist forever. We will either
exist eternally separated from God by sin, or
eternally 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 real places of eternal
existence.
(John 3:16;John 14:17;Romans 6:23;Romans
8:17-18;Revelation 20:15;I Corinthians 2:7-9)