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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.
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.
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.
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.
5. About 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.
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 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.
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.
8. About 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.
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