...Jesus told him, "Don’t be afraid; just believe"
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-Mark 5:36
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OUR BELIEFS
THE BIBLE
The Inspired Word of God
and the final authority in the life and
teaching of His church
(2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3: 15-16)
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The Inspired statement of faith
for Christ's church and anything said or written should be measured by the
Word of God
( 1Peter 4:11)
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To be understood by everyone
and we endeavor to handle the contents of the Bible correctly and search the scriptures carefully to understand and apply its truths (Acts 17:11)
GOD
Is Creator of all things
and the sovereign ruler of the universe
(Genesis 1:1, 26-27; Psalm 24:1)
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Exists eternally
in three distinct persons:
The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit
(Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
JESUS
The one and only unique son of God, who came to earth in human flesh to save us from our sins. ( Matthew 1:21,23; Luke 19:10, John 1:1-2; Philippians 2:5-7)
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An example for all to follow
in serving God, the essence of which
is to love others.
(John 12:26, 13:13-16, 34-35)
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The perfect sacrifice to purify
from sin all those who would accept His gift in faith, recognizing that His death and resurrection was necessary.
(Romans 5:6-9, Hebrews 4: 14-16)
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Ready to receive His followers
into their eternal home when he fulfills his promise to return from heaven.
(John 14:1-3, Acts 1:9-11)
THE HOLY SPIRIT
One of the three persons who portray and embody God.(Matthew 28:19,John 16:7-15;Acts 5: 3-4)
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Living in every Christian, strengthening them in their inner person, leading them in their walk with Christ. (Acts 2:38; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 3: 14-19)
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Evidenced by the fruit seen in an increasingly Christ-like life (Galatians 5:22-25)
Salvation
Available to all people, all have sinned and are separated from God because of sin
(Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 3:23)
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Being forgiven of sin and receiving eternal life to all who accept and submit to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
(Luke 24:46-47; John 3:16-18; 8:24; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:22-23)
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A gift from God that cannot be earned or achieved through good deeds or self improvement.
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Extended by God to believers as an act of His grace and mercy, paid for by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.
(Romans 5: 6-10; Ephesians 2:8-10,
Hebrews 9:26-28; 1 Peter 1:18-19)
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For all believers who embrace this gift, repent of their ways, confess their faith in Jesus as Lord and be baptized in His name for forgiveness.
(Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:16; Luke 3:3;
Acts 2: 36-39; Romans 6: 1-5)
THE CHURCH
Made up of people who become the family of God, because of Jesus who gave His life and died to save them. People become believers and respond to that love and sacrifice by being born again and are adopted by God himself, who adds them to the church.
(John 3:3-5; Acts 2:27-47; Ephesians 1:3-8;
1 Timothy 3:15-16)
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People belonging to God, having received His mercy.
(1 Peter 2:9-10)