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;
1 Peter 1:2; II Corinthians13:14
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 people
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 someday
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; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4;
Acts 1: 9-11; I Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of 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. He
gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek
to live under His control daily.
I 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
The Bible is God's Word to us. 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 the truth without any mixture of
error.
Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1.20,21; 11 Timothy 1. 13;
Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People
are the supreme object of God's creation. although every person has tremendous potential
for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called
sin This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalms 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a, Romans 3:23; Isaiah
59:1,2
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure
in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose”
it. 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 us this security.
John 10:29; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14; 1 Peter
1:3-5
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from
God by sin, or eternally 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 real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23, 8:17,18; Revelation 20:15;
1Corinthians 2:7-9