About GOD
As the creator and ruler of all, God is above and beyond our material universe. He has the authority and power to rule over all of life, including mankind. He is all-knowing, everywhere-present, holy, loving, just, eternal, and personal. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(Genesis 1:1,26-27; Genesis 3:22; Daniel 4:34-35; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
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About JESUS CHRIST
Jesus was born of a virgin, 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 Lord. He is the only Savior for humanity, and is co-equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit.
(Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; John 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Peter 2:24-25; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; Act 4:12; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13; 1 Colossians 1:15-17)
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About THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian. He provides a Christian with power for living, for understanding of spiritual truth, and for 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. He is co-equal with the Father and the Son.
(2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; John 14:16-17; Act 1:18; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Peter 1:2)
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About THE BIBLE
God is the author who used people to write the Bible under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian belief, and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error. It is God's written word.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105; Psalm 119:160; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 35)
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About PEOPLE
People are made in the spiritual image of God. They are the supreme object of God's creation. Every person had tremendous potential for good. But each of us is born with a nature which produces and attitude of disobedience towards God, called "Sin". This sin separates people from God, is the root cause of problems in life and destines them for eternal judgment.
(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:20-23; Isaiah 59:1-2)
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About SALVATION
Salvation means to be rescued, and God desires to rescue people form the consequences of their sin. We can never make up for our sin by knowledge, self-improvement, or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's payment for our sins and his offer of forgiveness, can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life, and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment on received Jesus Christ by faith.
(John 3:16; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:16; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 10:9)
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About ETERNITY
People were created as spiritual beings to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. Every person decides their eternal destiny. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him in heaven. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence.
(John 3:16; John 14:7; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 2 Corinthians 2:7-9)
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