BIBLE
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16
TRINITY
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-23;14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19
THE FATHER
God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, Holy. It is in Him that we live, move and exist. God is good. He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.
Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalms 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4
THE SON
Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we can have life.
Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6; Luke 22:70; 24:46-47; John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 8:1-3; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Ghost is the third person of the Trinity, the active and personal presence of God in the world. He descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove at His baptism and empowered Jesus to resist temptation in the wilderness. He indwells believers, making their bodies “temples” of the Holy Spirit. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, animating creation, empowering biblical figures, guiding and teaching believers, and acting as a comforter and advocate. He applies salvation to those who believe, granting faith and enabling them to repent.
Genesis 1:2, Luke 1:35, Matthew 12:31-33, Matthew 28:19, John 14:26, John 16:7, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:3-4, Acts 2:38, Romans 8:26-27, Romans 15:13, Ezekiel 36: 26-27, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Corinthians 13:14, 1 Chronicles 12:18, 2 Peter 1:21, Ephesians 4:30
ETERNITY
God’s timeless, unending existence and eternal life for believers, which is both a current gift and a future state of endless existence with God. Eternal life is not just a future reward, but a present gift received through faith in Jesus. It is God’s ever-present and unchanging nature, and the new life believers receive through Jesus Christ. Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are both places of eternal existence.
John 3:16, 36; John 5:24; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13; John 17:3; Matthew 25:46; Isaiah 57:15; Galatians 6:8; Jeremiah 10:10; Revelation 20:15
MAN
Man is made in the image of God and is the supreme object of His creation. Man was created to have fellowship with God but became separated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man cannot attain a right relationship with God through his own effort. Every human personality is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian love.
Genesis 1:26-30; 2:7, 18-22; 3; Psalms 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18, 23; 5:6; 6:6; 7:14-25; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19, 21-22; Ephesians 2; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11
SALVATION
Salvation is a free gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of humanity. It involves forgiveness of sins, reconciliation with God, and the promise of eternal life. While grace is the basis of salvation, faith and repentance are essential components of receiving it, and good works demonstrate the reality of that faith.
Psalms 27:1; Psalms 62:1; Psalms 116:13; Isaiah 12:2; Jeremiah 3:23; Lamentations 3:26; Micah 7:7; Habakkuk 3:18; Luke 3:6; Romans 1:16; Philippians 1:19; Hebrews 9:28; 2 Peter 3:15; Revelation 12:10; Revelation 19:1
THE CHURCH
The Church is both a global community of believers and a local gathering of Christians, emphasizing the importance of fellowship, mutual encouragement, and shared worship. The church’s role is the body of Christ, with believers united in faith and love. It is not just a building, but a living organism, the body of Christ, with Jesus as the head.
Acts 2:47; Acts 9:31; Acts 11:26; Acts 12:5; Acts 20:28; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 2:19-22; Ephesians 5:25-33; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy & 2 Timothy & Titus; 1 Timothy 3:5; 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Hebrews 10:25