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About God<\/span><\/h5>\n

The one true God has revealed himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM,” the Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind. He has eternally existed in three persons \u2013 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; 2 Corinthians 13:14<\/span><\/p>\n

About Man<\/span><\/h5>\n

Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like him in character. He is the supreme object of God\u2019s creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called \u201csin.\u201d This attitude separates man from God. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2<\/span><\/p>\n

About Eternity<\/span><\/h5>\n

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; 1 John 2:25; 1 John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 25:31-46<\/span><\/p>\n

About Jesus Christ<\/span><\/h5>\n

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus was born of a virgin birth, lived a sinless human life, performed miracles on earth, 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\u2019s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Luke 1:31,35; Acts 2:22; 10:38; 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; 1 Timothy 6:14, 15; Titus 2:13<\/span><\/p>\n

About Salvation<\/span><\/h5>\n

Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works \u2013 only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God\u2019s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin\u2019s penalty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eternal life begins the moment one accepts Jesus Christ as Lord of his life through grace by faith. Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6, John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1<\/span><\/p>\n

About Eternal Security<\/span><\/h5>\n

Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5<\/span><\/p>\n

About The Holy Spirit<\/span><\/h5>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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. 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1<\/span><\/p>\n

About The Bible<\/span><\/h5>\n

The Bible is God\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error. 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5<\/span><\/p>\n

About Baptism<\/span><\/h5>\n

Baptism by immersion symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and is your public declaration that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Baptism does not save you, but shows the world that you have already been saved.<\/span><\/p>\n

And while baptism is not required for salvation, it is a biblical command and demonstrates your love and obedience to Christ. Colossians 2:12; Acts 2:41; Ephesians 2: 8-9; Matthew 28:19-20<\/span><\/p>\n

About Communion<\/span><\/h5>\n

Communion, or the Lord\u2019s Supper, is an ordinance given to all believers by Jesus Christ to remember his sacrifice for us and to symbolize the new covenant.<\/span><\/p>\n

The elements of bread and wine or juice are symbols of Christ\u2019s broken body and shed blood. Communion is not a means of salvation. Rather, it is a testament of a believer\u2019s faith in the atoning work of the cross. 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