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Below are the
essentials concerning our Christian faith upheld by our national
governing board:
1.
The Bible We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New
Testaments are given by the inspiration of God, and are the only
infallible rule of faith and practice. (
II Timothy 3:16,17;
I Thessalonians 2:13;
II Peter 1:19-21)
2.
God We believe in one God--the Creator and Ruler of the universe,
existing in divine and incomprehensible Trinity--the Father; the Son,
Jesus Christ; and the Holy Spirit. (
II Corinthians 13:14;
Matthew 28:19;
John 14:26;
John 15:26;
I Peter 1:12)
3.
Sin We believe that our first parents, Adam and Eve, were created
holy and upright; that they fell from this condition; and that as a
consequence every member of the human race is sinful and deserving of
eternal separation from God. (
Romans 5:12;
Genesis 1:27,28,31;
Ecclesiastes 7:29;
Ephesians 2:1-5)
4.
Salvation We believe in the incarnation, death, and bodily
resurrection of the Son of God, Jesus Christ; and that salvation is
attained only through repentance of our sins, and faith in Him. Only by
accepting the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in our place can we regain a
holy and upright condition and an eternal relationship with God. (
John 1:1-14; I Corinthians 15:3;
Acts 4:10-12)
5.
Sanctification A Christian--a follower of Christ--is a transformed
individual, indwelt by the Holy Spirit. However, the sin-nature remains
for as long as the Christian lives within his physical body. Because of
this, a Christian must work to constantly subject himself to Christ and
to God's Word. This is not for the purpose of gaining or retaining
salvation, but a product of it and in obedience to God's command. (
II
Corinthians 5:17;
I Peter 1:23;
Titus3:5;
Galatians 5:22,23;
John 15:10)
