ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He
has eternally existed in three persons: 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
ABOUT MAN
Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be
like Him in character. He is the supreme object
of Godīs 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.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans
3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2
ABOUT 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.
John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23;
Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-12; Matthew
25:31-46
ABOUT 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 Heavenīs glory and will return again
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; 1 Timothy 6:14,15;
Titus 2:13
ABOUT 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
Godīs offer of forgiveness can man be saved from
sinīs penalty. Eternal life begins the moment
one receives Jesus Christ into his life by
faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12;
Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
ABOUT ETERNAL
SECURITY
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. It is the grace and keeping power of
God that gives this security.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25;
10:10,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
ABOUT 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.
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
ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Bible is Godīs 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.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13;
Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5)
