What do you believe?

I believe in

God the Father, creator of all
• Creator of all things (Genesis 1)
• Father of Jesus (John 1:14)

God the son, Jesus Christ. Who was born of the Spirit and virgin Mary. Who was, is, and will always be. Fully God and fully man. Who died on the cross for the sins of all and rose from the grave three days later, conquering death. He is the only way to salvation.
• Born of the virgin Mary and the Spirit (Matthew 1:18)
• Fully God (John 10: 22-39)
• Fully Man
• Died on the cross for our sins (1 Corinthians 15:3)
• Physically rose three days later, conquering death (Luke 23:54 – 24:7) (Luke 24: 36-39)
• Has always been, and always will be (John 1:1,2)

God the Spirit. Who was promised by Jesus and sent from the Father to all believers to teach and remind us. He convicts the world of sin.
• Sent from the Father (John 14:15-17)
• Given to believers (John 14:15)
• Teaches and reminds us (John 14:26)
• Convicts the world of sin (John 16:8-11)
• Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Joel 2:28,29) (Acts 2) (Acts 19:4,5)

I believe

Salvation comes from God, by his grace, through faith.
Salvation can be obtained by all people.
Faith is more than just believing God exists, but is trusting in God and God only for salvation.
True faith will lead to good works and repentance.
Good works are part of our response to God’s love.
We can be assured of our salvation
• Salvation is a gift, not earned (Romans 6:23)
• All who receive Christ are saved (John 1:12,13)
• God has given life. You will know if you have eternal life. If you have Jesus, you have eternal life. (1 John 5:11-13)
• Our salvation is guaranteed (Romans 4:16)
• True faith will lead to works (John 14:23,24) (James 2: 14-26)
• When Abraham was accredited by faith, it wasn’t because he knew God existed. It was because he trusted. He already knew God existed. But he was found to be righteous because he trusted. (Genesis 15:16) (Hebrews 11:8-19)
• We all sin, Christ is our sacrifice (Romans 3:21-31)
• If we are saved by works, then faith is for nothing (Romans 4:14)
• All can be saved (John 3:16) (1 Timothy 2:3,4)

I believe

Communion is ordained by Christ. In it, followers of Christ proclaim his death until his return. This is done by sharing in the same meal of Christ, bread and wine. The elements are not physically body and blood, Christ is symbolically in the elements
• Not symbolic, but spiritual (1 Corinthians 10:16) (1 Corinthians 11:27-29, How can one profane the body if it is only bread and wine?)
• Not physical (1 Corinthians 11:23-26) (Luke 22: 14-19)
• Proclaims Christ’s death (1 Corinthians 11:26)

Water baptism is a symbolic sign of a person’s desire to repent and live a new life in Christ. The action is not required for salvation.
• For repentance (Matthew 3:11) (Acts 2:38)
• Not required for salvation (no record of disciples being baptized) (Luke 23:39-43)

This is still a work in progress.

What do you believe?