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; Genesis 1:26,27; Psalm 90:2; Hebrews 11:3; Matthew 28:19; I Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
About Mankind
People were created in the image of God, to be like Him in
character and to have a spiritual relationship with Him. Mankind was the
supreme object of creation. However, mankind fell from that privileged position
by disobeying God. Since that time, all of us have been born with a sin nature.
Although mankind has tremendous potential for good, we are marred by an
attitude of self-centeredness and disobedience toward God called sin. This
attitude eternally separates men and women from God unless they receive His
forgiveness through accepting Jesus Christ (see 'Salvation'). Even after a
person becomes a Christian and their sins are forgiven, they continue to
struggle with the temptation to disobey God in attitude and action.
Genesis 1:27; Genesis 3:22; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Isaiah 59:1,2; Galatians 5:16,17; Romans 7:15-25
About Eternity
People were 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.
John 3:16; John 12:25; 1 John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:13-15; Revelation 21:1-5; Matthew 10:28; Matthew 25:41,46; Luke 16:19-31; John 14:1-4
About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the
Father. 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
Heaven's 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; John 10:30; Hebrews 1:1-3; Hebrews 4:14,15; I Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4;Romans 5:6-8; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13
About Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God to mankind. People can never
make up for their 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 their life by
faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 3:16; John 14:6; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1,8; Romans 10:9-10
About Eternal Security
Because God gives people eternal life through Jesus Christ,
the believer is secure in the 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. However, sometimes
people will make a false profession of faith and later abandon it. If a true
believer chooses to continue in a lifestyle of unrepentant sin, God may also
choose to discipline that disobedient Christian in some temporal way and/or
through the loss of eternal reward.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:10,14; I Peter 1:3-5; Philippians 1:6; 1 Corinthians 5:5; 1 Corinthians 11:27-30; 1 John 2:19
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 people 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.
The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to every Christian to be used for the
growth of the church.
John 16:7-13; John 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; Roman 8:9-11; I Corinthians 2:12; I Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; Galatians 5:25;Ephesians 5:18; 1 Peter 4:10-11; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
About the Bible
The Bible is God's word to all mankind. 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 and its principles
are authoritative in governing our relationship with God and with people.
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:9-11,105,160; Proverbs 30:5; Matthew 5:17-19; Hebrews 4:12
About His Second Coming
We believe in "that blessed hope", the personal,
pre-millennial and imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
John 14:1-4; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 20:4-6