I BELIEVE in an omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient and sovereign God.
I BELIEVE the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek text which constitute “the Scriptures” were inspired by the sovereign God
(2 Tim. 3:16) yet written by men who were moved by the Holy Spirit
(2 Pet. 1:21).
I BELIEVE in the inerrancy of the Scriptures in the original languages in which they were written.
I BELIEVE in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, Who was both God and man—the Messiah proclaimed by the Prophets of Israel (Isaiah. 7:14).
I BELIEVE Jesus Christ died as a sacrifice to provide remission for our sins (Rom. 5:1-21).
I BELIEVE salvation is attained solely through belief in Jesus Christ, the Living Word of God Who is revealed in the Scriptures (Eph. 2:8).
I BELIEVE those who believe in Jesus Christ, the Living Word of God revealed in the Scriptures, will demonstrate their belief through their actions (James 2:14-26).
I BELIEVE in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, after which He presented Himself alive to over five hundred of His disciples (1 Cor. 15:6).
I BELIEVE in the return of Jesus Christ to judge the living and the dead at the consummation of the ages.
I BELIEVE two eternal destinies exist, and all men shall go to one or the other—those who demonstrate belief in the Living Word of God revealed in the Scriptures shall go to heaven; those who do not shall go to hell.
I BELIEVE and teach that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,” 2 Timothy 3:16. Therefore the Word of God is our only authority. I believe God has preserved his word for English speaking people in the Authorized King James Bible.
(Other translations are acceptable, as long as they remain true to the original Greek and Hebrew definitions exposing the fundamental doctrines as described below.)
I BELIEVE the Holy Bible teaches:
That reconciliation between God and man through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ constitutes salvation. This reconciliation is accomplished through the sinless blood of Jesus Christ and is clearly twofold.
From God’s side:
He “…was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them.”
However, reconciliation is not complete until man’s rebellion is broken, and he is reconciled from his side.
“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God,” (2 Corinthians 5:19-20).
I BELIEVE That the triune God is sovereign and omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent. There are not three God’s but “there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”- 1 John 5:7
I BELIEVE The Bible teaches there is a Godhead: Col.2:9, Romans 1:20, Acts. 17:29.
I BELIEVE That Jesus Christ is God, His birth was to a virgin, He lived a sinless life, His vicarious death, and His physical resurrection.
I BELIEVE That the Lord Jesus Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven presently and will return to judge the world and establish His everlasting kingdom.
I BELIEVE That the gospel of Jesus Christ, which is “the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth,” Romans 1:16. is the only hope for mankind.
I BELIEVE That salvation is by the grace of God through faith on the basis of the atoning sacrifice of Christ, and that nothing man can do can earn or deserve salvation. I believe that the true Christian will depart from iniquity, walk in newness of life, walk in the Spirit, and seek to follow the teachings of God through the Holy Bible.
I decry the falling-away-from-the-faith teaching that obeying the Lord Jesus Christ, (walking in the Spirit) is the same thing as working for one’s salvation.
I BELIEVE That God commands all people everywhere to repent and to believe the gospel.
I BELIEVE That the true church is made up of of repentant and believing people-who are now called saints-who confess and serve Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and submit to his rule and authority as taught in the Holy Bible.
I BELIEVE That Satan and his devils are the spiritual enemies of the Christian
I BELIEVE That there is a literal heaven for the redeemed and a literal Hell for the lost
I BELIEVE That scripture—not study bibles or concordances—interprets scripture
That the seven spirits of God are recorded in Isaiah 11:2 And the spirit of the LORD (1) shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom (2) and understanding,(3) the spirit of counsel (4) and might, (5) the spirit of knowledge (6) and of the fear of the LORD; (7)
I BELIEVE that Jesus Christ was concerned that his church would be deceived regarding the timing and circumstances of his return. The Lord Jesus Christ and Paul both taught that the “abomination of desolation” (also known as the “man of sin”) will stand in the holy place (so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing that he is God) before the Lord Jesus Christ returns for his saints.
I BELIEVE the Lord Jesus Christ made it plain when he would return: “Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken” And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.”
-Matthew 24:29- 30
I BELIEVE The Lord Jesus Christ will return for his saints Immediately after the “tribulation of those days.” It is at this time that the Lord Jesus Christ (who cannot lie) stated that he would would return to gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
I BELIEVE That I am the man of Daniel 8:23-24, Revelation 6:2 and that Psalms 85:10 refers to myself for the final hour.
Brother Andrew