God
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.
Scripture references:
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22 Psalm 90:2 Matthew
28:19 I Peter 1:2 II Corinthians 13:14
Man
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.
Scripture references:
Genesis 1:27 Psalm 8:3-6 Isaiah 53:6a Romans 3:23 Isaiah
59:1-2
Eternity
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.
Scripture references:
John 3:16 I John
2:25 & 5:11-13 Romans 6:23 Revelation 20:15
Jesus Christ
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.
Scripture
references: 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
Salvation

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.
Scripture references: Romans
6:23 Ephesians 2:8-9 John 14:6 & 1:12 Titus 3:5
Galatians 3:26 Romans 5:1
Eternal Security
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.
Scripture Reference: John
10:29 II Timothy 1:12 Hebrews 7:25 & 10:10-14 I Peter
1:3-5
The Holy Spirit
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.
Scripture References:
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
The Bible
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.
Scripture References: II Timothy 3:16-17 II Peter
1:20-21 II Timothy 1:13 Psalm 119:105,160 & 12:6
Proverbs 30:5
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