God is the Creator and Ruler of
the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons:
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are
co-equal and are one.
Genesis 1:1, 26,
27: 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; Peter 1:2; 11 Corinthians
13:14
2. About Mankind
We are all made in the spiritual image of God, to be like
Him in character. We are the supreme object of God's creation.
Although mankind has tremendous potential for good, we are
marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called
"sin". This attitude separates us from God.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6;
Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2
3. About Eternity
We all were created
to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated
from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness
and salvation. The place of eternal separation from God
is called Hell. Heaven is the place of eternal union and
eternal life with God.
John 3:16; Romans
6:23; Revelation 20:15 (Hell); Matthew 25:41; Revelation
21:27 (Heaven)
4. 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 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 to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord
of Lords.
Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; John 14:10-30;
Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4 Romans 1:3,4; Acts
1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13
5. About Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God to
mankind. 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 we be saved from sin's penalty.
Eternal life begins the moment we receive Jesus Christ
into our life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, John 1:12;
Titus 3:5; Galations 3:26; Romans 5:1
6. About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life
through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in their
salvation for eternity. 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 this security.
John 10:29; 11 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14;
1 Peter:3-5
7. About The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with
the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world
to make mankind aware of our 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.
The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
11 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, John 14:16,17; Acts
1:8;1Corinthians 2:12, 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13;
Galations 5:25; Ephesians 5:1
8. About The Bible
The Bible is God's word to all
mankind. 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 truth without any mixture of
error.
11 Timothy 3:16; 11 Peter 1:20,21;
11 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119;105,160. 12:6; Proverbs 30:5