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God is the sole Creator of
both man and all the universe.
Genesis 1:1
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The Bible is the inspired
Word of God and is the final source of authority for belief and lifestyle.
2 Timothy 3:16
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There is one God who
manifests Himself in three persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit
(this is called the Trinity).
Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19
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Jesus Christ was born of a
virgin and is both fully God and fully man.
Matthew 1:23
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Jesus, The Son of God, did
not just come into existence at the virgin birth but He existed from all
eternity.
John 1:14
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All have sinned and come
short of the glory of God and are in need of being saved which only God can do
through His drawing power.
Romans 3:23
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Christ's death on the cross
paid the penalty for our sin, so that whoever believes in Christ will receive
forgiveness and the gift of eternal life.
John 3:16
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The Holy Spirit is a divine
Person and is the gift of God, who comes into the believer's life at the
moment of salvation and is a seal and witness of salvation.
Acts 2:38; Ephesians 4:30
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Once salvation is obtained
it cannot be lost.
John 10:27-29; Ephesians 1:13-14;
4:30
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The Church consists of all
those who have received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
Matthew 16:18; Colossians 1:18
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Only in Christ and His
death does God view us as righteous before Him; and God is working in each
believer to produce Christ likeness.
Galatians 2:16
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It is the will of God that
all believers are filled with the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 5:18
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Satan exists and is the
declared adversary of God and all who belong to God.
1 Peter 5:8
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There is eternal punishment
for all who refuse to receive the Lord, Jesus Christ as their personal Savior
during this life.
Revelation 20:11-15
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The literal resurrection of
the body, both of believers and nonbelievers.
1 Corinthians 15:13-19
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The personal, visible
imminent return of Jesus Christ who will take the church to heaven and judge
all people.
Acts 10:42; 2 Timothy 4:1
