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God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has
eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27;
3:22 Psalm 90:2 Matthew 28:19 I Peter 1:2 II
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Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character.
He is the supreme object of God's creation. Although man has tremendous
potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God
called "sin." This attitude separates man from God.
Genesis
1:27 Psalm 8:3-6 Isaiah 53:6a Romans 3:23 Isaiah
59:1-2 |
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Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally
separated from God by sin, or in union with God, through forgiveness and
salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union
with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal
existence.
John 3:16 I John 2:25; 5:11-13 Romans
6:23 Revelation 20:15 |
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Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus
lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the
sins of all men 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 to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of
Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23 Isaiah 9:6 John 1:1-5;
14:10-30 Hebrews 4:14-15 I Corinthians 15:3-4 Romans
1:3-4 Acts 1:9-11 I Timothy 6:14-15 Titus
2:13 |
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Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by
self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer
of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the
moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans
6:23 Ephesians 2:8-9 John 14:6; 1:12 Titus 3:5 Galatians
3:26 Romans 5:1 |
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Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is
secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and
power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and
keeping power of God that gives this security.
John 10:29 II
Timothy 1:12 Hebrews 7:25; 10:10-14 I Peter
1:3-5 |
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The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is
present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also
lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian
with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing
what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control
daily.
II Corinthians 3:17 John 16:7-13; 14:16-17 Acts
1:8 I Corinthians 2:12; 3:16 Ephesians 1:13 Galatians 5:25
Ephesians 5:18 |
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The Bible is God's Word to all men. It was written by human authors under
the supernatural 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 any mixture of error.
II Timothy 3:16 II Peter
1:20-21 II Timothy 1:13 Psalm 119:105,160; 12:6 Proverbs
30:5
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