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The Bible to be the Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and
authoritative in all matters of faith and practice.
In the Trinity, the one true God eternally co-existent in three
persons, Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit, all sharing in the work of creation, providence and
redemption.
God the Father is an infinite, perfect spirit who concerns Himself
with the affairs of man, who hears and answers prayer and saves
all who come to him through Christ.
Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, came to earth in the flesh,
born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, voluntarily died
a vicarious death on the cross, shedding his blood for the remission
of sin, arose bodily the third day, ascended into Heaven where he
intercedes for his people and will return personally, visibly to
earth.
The Holy Spirit, came forth from the Father and the Son to bring
men to faith in Christ and to regenerate, indwell, sanctify, comfort
and empower those who believe.
Salvation is necessary for all men to be accepted by God since all
are sinners by nature and by choice and thereby under condemnation
of God. Those who repent of their sins and receive Jesus Christ
as Saviour and Lord by faith are saved and are born anew by the
Holy Spirit, becoming the children of God with eternal life.
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The Church universal is a living, spiritual body composed of all
believers in Christ of all generations. The local church consists
of a company of baptized believers who are associated together in
worship, edification, evangelism and service. The local church is
independent and autonomous, responsible only to Christ, but voluntarily
may cooperate with other groups of believers for the good of God's
work.
The Ordinances given the church by Christ are two:
1. Baptism, which is immersion of the believer in water in identification
with the death and resurrection of Christ, done in obedience upon
a credible confession of faith.
2. The Lord's supper, which commemorates the Lord's death, and is
to be observed often until Christ's return.
Christian Conduct ought to be exemplified by living for the glory
of God, being a faithful steward of time, talent, and treasure,
and endeavoring
to be Christ-like in behavior.
Religious Liberty should be afforded all men to establish a relationship
with God free from eccesiastical or political authority, and that
church and government must be kept separate as having different
functions.
In the end time, Jesus Christ will return to earth to consummate
His Kingdom. Therein shall occur the resurrection of the just and
the unjust, the final judgement with eternal life for those in Christ
and endless suffering and eternal separation from God for unbelievers.
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