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    1) The document provides an overview of the essential beliefs of a church, including what is believed about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, human beings, salvation, last things, the church, and Christian living. 2) The church believes in the Trinity - that God exists as three persons, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who are co-equal and one. 3) Key beliefs include that Jesus is the Son of God who died for sins and rose from the dead, that the Bible is God's inspired word, and that salvation comes through faith in Jesus alone.

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    1) The document provides an overview of the essential beliefs of a church, including what is believed about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, human beings, salvation, last things, the church, and Christian living. 2) The church believes in the Trinity - that God exists as three persons, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who are co-equal and one. 3) Key beliefs include that Jesus is the Son of God who died for sins and rose from the dead, that the Bible is God's inspired word, and that salvation comes through faith in Jesus alone.

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    Chapter 12: CHURCH STATEMENT OF FAITH

    Objective: To give the students the overview or summary of our Faith.

    What We Believe

    In essential beliefs – we have unity.


    “There is one body and one Spirit… there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one
    God and Father of us all…” Ephesians 4:4

    In non-essential beliefs – we have liberty.


    “Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters…
    Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls… So then each of us will give an account of himself to
    God… So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God.” Romans 14:1, 4, 12, 22

    In all our beliefs – we show charity.


    “…If I hold in my mind not only all human knowledge but also the very secrets of God, and if I have the faith that can move mountains – but
    have no love, I amount to nothing at all.” 1 Corinthians 13:2

    The Essentials We Believe

    About God
    God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He is eternally existing and manifests Himself to us 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; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14

    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 people 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 someday to earth to reign as King of kings and Lord of lords. – Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5;
    John 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 the Holy Spirit


    The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of 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. He gives every believer spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians we seek 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 5:18

    About the Bible


    The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of
    truth of Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2
    Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

    About Human Beings


    People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every
    person has the tremendous potential in doing good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude
    separates people from God and causes many problems in life. – Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2

    About Salvation
    Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sins by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting
    in Jesus Christ as God’s offer for forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled lives and turn to Jesus
    in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. – Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9

    About last Things


    There is second life, which is in heaven for all who receive Him as Savior; eternal life to those who receive Him as Savior, but eternal
    damnation to those who reject Him. – 2 Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 5:25-27; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; 2 Corinthians 11:2

    We believe that Jesus Christ will one day physically and visibly return to earth for the second time to establish His kingdom. – Revelation 1:7;
    Matthew 24:30; Matthew 26:63; 1 Thessalonians 4:15 -17; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8

    About the Church


    We believe in the Church, the Body of Christ which is made up of all true believers of the
    Lord Jesus Christ, whether dead or living. – Ephesians 1:22, 23; Ephesians 5:25-27; 1
    Corinthians 12:12-14; 2 Corinthians 11:2

    About Christian Living


    We believe that all believers are commissioned to proclaim the Gospel to all mankind and to be faithful Disciples of Christ. – Mark 16:15; 2
    Corinthians 5:19-20; Matthew 28:19-20

    Assignment:
    Review all the lessons from Chapter 1 to 12. Be ready for an exam next week.

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