on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He
ascended to Heaven glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
3. 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 desire and seek to live under
His control daily.
4. Bible
The Bible is the inspired Word of God written by man, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit therefore without error. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
5. Man
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.
6. 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-centered life and turn to Jesus in faith we
are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
7. Assurance
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.
8. 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.
John 2:25; 3:16; 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 1:8; 2:44, 46.
9. Becoming a Christian
Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or doing good deeds. Only by believing, accepting
and trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty which is death.
The Bible tells us that we are saved by God’s grace. To become a follower of Christ, one needs to admit to
God that he/she is a sinner in need of God’s grace and forgiveness. He/She needs to pledge in faith that
he/she wants to stop sinning and start living like Christ. Through faith he/she accepts that Jesus paid the
penalty for his/her sin by dying on the cross and that he/she is being saved because Jesus was raised from
the dead. The Bible also tells us that he/she is “buried with Christ” and raised to live a new life as a Christian.
Acts 2:38; 22:16; Romans 5:1-2; 6:1-7; Ephesians 2:8-9; Colossians 2:12; John 14:6; Titus 3:5;
Galatians 3:26-27.
10. Christian Living
The Christian life is the best way to live. God desires for people to live the highest quality life possible. Once
we become Christians, we love Jesus and have a heart desire to do the things that please Him. We begin a
long process of minimizing sin and becoming more like Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. We seek to
practice a daily dependence on God’s Spirit to enable us to do what is right. Philippians 2:13; Ephesians 5:18
11. Church
The Church is a divinely instituted body of believers, given the mission of strategically and effectively
pursuing God’s purpose on earth. Each local, bible believing church is God’s primary means of bringing His
people to spiritual maturity and equipping them for the work of the ministry. The church is a gathering place
for love, support, encouragement, accountability, service, worship, growth and mission with people who share
a common bond in Christ.
12. Christian Mission
Jesus is the Light of the world. Christians are to share that light. They are commanded to let the Light shine
to everyone. It is the responsibility of every Christian to share the Good News with those God brings us into
contact with. We practice sharing about Christ and inviting family, friends and acquaintances to church.
Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Peter 3:15; John 15
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