... the Bible. The verbal inspiration, and reliability
of the Holy Scriptures. (11 Tim, 3:16; 11 Pet. 1:20)
... the Trinity. There is one God, eternally existent
in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Mt.
28:18-20)
... Jesus. His eternal deity, virgin birth, sinless
life, atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension and
imminent return. (Jn. 1:1; Is. 7:14, Lk. 1:26-38... )
... the Holy Spirit. That He dwells in the heart of
every believer to impart the character of Christ, and comes
upon God's people in power to equip them for ministry. His
gifts are available to every believer today, and are necessary
for the church to function as God intended. (Acts 2:38-39;
Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; I Corinthians 14)
... Forgiveness of sins, available only through the
blood of Jesus. (Mt. 26:27-28)
... Salvation, by grace, through faith, apart from any
works of our own. (Eph. 2:8-9)
... Divine Healing for the whole man, through the
stripes of Jesus. (Is. 53:5)
... The Lord's Supper, a covenant meal celebrating our
unity with Jesus and one another. (Lk. 22:19-20, 1 Cor.
10:16-17)
... Water Baptism, a public testimony of our
identification with Jesus in His death and resurrection life,
(Rom. 6:3-4)
... Worship. Our purpose is to glorify God and enjoy
Him forever. (I Pt. 2:9)
... Missions. Our call is to take the good news of LIFE
in Jesus to a lost and hurting world. (Mt 28:19-20)
