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of Faith Statement of Faith
The Authority of Scripture:
The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is our sole rule of faith
and practice. It is the standard by which all-human conduct and
creeds be tried (2 Tim 3:15-16)
The Trinity
There is only one true and living God who is manifested in three
eternal and coequal persons--the Father, the Son and the Holy
Spirit. god possesses Holiness, all knowledge, is ever present and
universal, love, mercy, and all other perfections. All humankind
owes to supreme faith and obedience. (Jn 8:42, 16:7)
Humankind
All mankind was created in the image of God. Through Adam's fall
is now sinful, lost and condemned by their choice, all participate in sin,
which is open rebellion to God's law. Not withstanding the fall, all
human life through creation has value and dignity (Gen 1:26, Rom 3:23)
Justification by Faith
Human beings are forgiven of sin and justified solely through the
redeeming work of Jesus Christ who died for sinners and rose again from
the dead. Only through repentance from sin and faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ can acceptance with God be obtained (I Jn 1:9).
Regeneration
Regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit by which the believer
receives a new nature from God. Christian growth of sanctification
is the continuation of the new life principle which begins in the new
birth. (2 Cor 5:17)
The Church
The church includes all believers of all races, all nationalities and
all ages. The church is manifested visibly in the local body of
baptized believers who gather together to worship, observe the ordinances,
and evangelize (Acts 4:32).\
Human Destiny
Jesus Christ will soon return visibly at which time He will raise the
dead and judge all people. Believers will enjoy an eternal state of
blessedness in Heaven, while unbelievers will experience eternal
separation from God in Hell (Rev 21:1-7).
Evangelism and Social Concern
The church is called to preach the Gospel so that all people may
receive salvation. The church is also involved in the improvement of
society by advocating biblical principles which militate against poverty,
racism, violence and all forms of injustice against humanity (Ma 28:18-20,
Ma 25:31-41).
Human Sexuality
God's design is that man and woman would be joined together in a
monogamous relationship or in a single state. Extramarital sex.
adultery and homosexuality are inconsistent with Biblical teaching (Mk
10:5-9, Rom 1:26-27).
No Tomorrow
We live in a society of procrastinators, people who look forward to
tomorrow. With all of life's tragedies, wars, shootings and
accidents, a warning must be given--"No Tomorrow". The
Word must be shouted. The people warned. Jesus Christ is
coming again! Soon!
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