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.
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.
Genesis 1:27 Psalm 8:3-6 Isaiah 53:6a
Romans 3:23 Isaiah 59:1-2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
