Abbreviated
Statement of Faith
The Bible is God-inspired
and infallible. It’s our foundation, source, and authority.
2 Tim 3:16-17
The Trinity is the name for
the three personal expressions of the single, infinite, holy
God. Mat 28:19
As Father, He’s the
sovereign, just, loving creator and sustainer of all things.
1 Cor 8:6
As Son, He’s the virgin-born
savior of man; the co-creator; fully God yet fully man.
Mat 1:23; Jn 1:1-3; 14
As Spirit, He indwells,
guides, replenishes, and empowers the believer to serve
Him. Jn 14:26; Acts 1:8
Mankind was created in the
image of God, for His purpose, plans, and pleasure.
Gen
1:27
Original Sin came through
Adam’s voluntary act of rebellious disobedience.
Rom
5:12
Sin’s nature contaminates
and corrupts mankind, resulting in physical and spiritual
death. Rom 3:23; 6:23
Unconditional love is expressed
and offered by God, in spite of mankind’s sinful condition.
Rom 5:8
Repentance is turning to God
out of sincere conviction and Godly sorrow over one’s
sin. 2 Cor 7:10
Salvation is God’s rescue
from sin’s destruction and penalty to restored intimacy
with Himself. Jn 3:16
Christ died to satisfy sin’s
penalty, and rose from the dead to confirm His
victory. 1 Cor 15:3-6
Justification is a right-standing
before God; granted to us by the righteousness of Christ.
Rom 5:1-2
Believers receive salvation
by grace, through faith in Christ, and evidence it by good
works. Eph 2:8-10
Forgiveness is offered through
Christ’s sacrificial death when we truly confess and
repent. Eph 1:7
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
occurs at salvation and is evidenced by Spiritual “fruit.”
Acts 2:38-39; Gal 5:22-23
Filling of the Holy Spirit
is the ongoing empowerment for godliness that believers should
seek. Eph 5:18
Sanctification is daily growth
in faith and Godliness through cooperative work with His Spirit.
Rom 6:12-14
The Church is Christ’s
“body” and is vital to His plan and the mutual
edification of believers. Heb 10:24-25
Communion is a symbolic act
which reminds us of what Christ accomplished.
1 Cor 11:24-25
Baptism by submersion in water
is a public confession of a person’s spiritual rebirth.
1 Pet 3:21
Healing still happens today
through prayer, by God’s power, wisdom, and timing.
Jas 5:14-16
The second coming of Christ
should be anticipated and should spur us to godly living.
Titus 2:12-13
Judgment comes after death,
as reward for the believer, and as punishment for the unbeliever.
2 Cor 5:10
Heaven is the glorious eternal
home for all genuine believers.
Jn 14:2-3; 3:36
Hell is a place of eternal
torment for Satan and all who reject Christ.
Rev 20:10-15
Evangelism by modeling and
sharing Jesus Christ should be a priority for each believer.
Mat 28:19-20
In-Depth Statement
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