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What We Believe |
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About God
We believe there is one God. He is the Creator and Ruler of the
Universe. He eternally exists in three persons: the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Gen. 1:1-27, 3:22; Ps. 90:2;
Matt. 28:18; Phil. 2:5-7
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| About Jesus
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is God manifest in the flesh,
born of a virgin, lived a sinless human life. Jesus offered
himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all humanity
by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to
demonstrate his power over sin and death. He ascended into heaven
and will return again to resurrect and eternally save His
followers. Matt. 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-31;
Heb. 4:14-15; I Cor. 15:3-4; Rom. 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; Titus 2:13
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| About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He
prompts righteousness, convicts the sinner, and stirs the
conscience. He lives in every Christian from the moment of
salvation. He provides the Christian with power, for living,
understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance for doing what is
right. 2 Cor. 3:17; John 16:7-13; 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; I Cor. 2:12,
3:16; Eph. 1:13; Gal. 5:25
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| About the Bible
The Bible is divinely inspired by God. The Bible reveals the
nature of God and His direction for humanity. The Bible is
the foundation of our faith, our standard of right and wrong,
and our guide for holy living. 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21;
Heb. 4:12-13
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| About Humanity
Humanity was created by God in His spiritual image. We have an
eternal spiritual nature (soul), a temporary physical nature
(body), and a unique personality nature (sinful nature, spirit).
We are not evolved from animals, we are accountable to God and
personally responsible for our choices in life. Although people
have a tremendous potential for good, we also have freewill to do
evil. The attitude of disobedience toward God is called “sin”.
This attitude separates men from God. Gen. 1:27; I Thess. 5:23;
2 Cor. 5:10; Rom. 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2; Gal. 5:16-21.
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| About Salvation
Salvation can only be found in Jesus (Acts 4:12). The cross is a
demonstration of God’s heart to save you (Rom. 5:8), but you are
personally responsible to accept God’s offer. You are saved by
grace (Eph. 2:4-9); called to be a disciple of Jesus (Luke 9:23-25);
called to repentance (stop gratifying the sinful nature);
committed to spiritual living (Gal. 5:24-25); and buried in
baptism to begin the new life in Christ (Rom. 6:3-7).
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| Our Purpose Is...
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To bring glory and honor to the wisdom and power of God.
“His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold
wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and
authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal
purpose, which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Eph.3:10-11
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| Our Mission Is...
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To reflect the heart of God to all people in order to
win as many as possible back to God. Luke 19:10; I Cor. 9:19-23
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