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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Human Beings
People
are created 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 of disobedience toward
God called “sin.” This attitude separates people from God and causes many
problems in life.
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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 the penalty of sin. 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.
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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.
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Eternity
People are
created to exist forever. Each person will 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.
