1. 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 1:1,26-27,3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14
2. 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 people 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 someday to earth to reign as King
of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John
1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; I Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4;
Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
3. ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The
Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is
present in the world to make men 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. He gives every
believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek to
live under his control daily.
II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13,
14:16-17; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians
5:25; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
4. ABOUT THE BIBLE
The
Bible is God's Word to us. 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 the truth without any mixture of error.
II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; II Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5 |
5. ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS
People are made
in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are
the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has
tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude that
separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
6. ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation
is God's free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up
for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in
Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness, can anyone be saved from
sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus
in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives
Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
7. ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY
Because
God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is
secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely
saved, you cannot "lose" it. 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 us this security.
John 10:29; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14; I Peter 1:3-5
8. ABOUT ETERNITY
People
were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated
from God by sin, or eternally 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 real places of
eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 1:8; Matthew 2:44,46 |
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