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The Essentials We Believe
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6. The Essentials We Believe About Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God by His grace to mankind. We can never make up for our sin or earn salvation by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can we be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one confesses and repents of his/her sin to God and, in faith, receives the forgiveness of Jesus Christ into his/her life. When we accept the forgiveness of sins offered through Jesus, we also receive the promise of eternal life with God. Our faith in Jesus will result in our committing our lives in service to God and in obedience to God’s will. (John 1:12; 3:16; 14:6, 15, 23, 24; 15:10; Romans 5:8; 6:23; 10:9-10; Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 2:8 ,9; Titus 3:5; James 2:14-18;1 John 1:9, 2:2, 4:10)
7. The Essentials We Believe About Baptism
Christ commanded that his followers be baptized and He demonstrated its importance by being baptized Himself. Baptism is a way that Christ’s followers can publicly express their faith in Jesus. It is an outward expression of what Jesus Christ has done in our hearts when we place our faith in Him. We believe that total immersion was the mode of baptism used in the Bible, therefore it is the method we use for all who desire to follow the Lord in baptism. (Mat. 3:13-17; Mat. 28:19,20; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; Romans 4:3-5)
8. The Essentials We Believe About the Bible
The Bible is God's word to all men and women. It was written by human authors under the 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 truth without error. (Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5; John 17:17; II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20,21)
9. The Essentials We Believe About The Second Coming of Jesus
Jesus Christ promised that He would return to earth someday to gather His followers. No one knows exactly when the second coming will happen, but Christ’s followers are to be ready at all times and we must be faithful until He comes. His coming will be a time of great joy and blessings for His followers and a time of great fear and punishment for those who have not placed their faith in Him. (Dan. 12:1; Mat. 24:14 - 46; Mark 13:14-23; Luke 12:40; Acts 1:10-11; 1 Thes. 4:14-17; 2 Thes. 2:3-15; 2 Peter 3:8-14; 1 Jn. 2:18, 28; 4:3; 2 Jn. 7; Rev. 1:7; Rev. 3:11; Rev. 7:14; Rev. 16:15; Rev. 20:1 - 21:8)
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