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The Bible is the Word of God, revealing His mind to us (2Timothy 3:15-16, 1Corinthians 2:13, 2Peter 1:21). That the One God eternally exists in three equal persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19, 2Corinthians 13:14). That Jesus Christ is the only begotten and eternal Son of God miraculously born of the virgin Mary, and the only One whose life was absolutely sinless (John 1:1, Matthew 1:18-23). The sinfulness of man through the fall in Eden's garden, and that it is impossible for man to be saved by his own works or religious observances (Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8-9). That on the cross Christ paid the full penalty of sin forever, and any person who in faith rests upon that finished work immediately receives the forgiviness of sins and eternal life (John 5:24, 19:30, 1John 5:11-23). That God set His seal of approval to Christ's work by raising Him from the dead (Acts 1:3, 2:32-36, Philippians 2:9-11). The eternal punishment of every person who refuses to accept Christ as personal Saviour (John 5:28-29, Hebrews 2:3, Revelation 20:11-15). That the Lord Jesus Christ is coming again for His own, raising those who have died believing in Him, changing the living believers, and taking them all to be forever with Him (1Thessalonians 4:14-17, John 14:3). That the church has been left in the world to be a witness for the Lord Jesus (1Timothy 3:15), to train disciples (1Corinthians 3:9), and to observe the ordinances the Lord Jesus left for His people, namely: Baptism of true blievers in Christ (Matthew 28:19, Acts 18:8); the Lord's Supper (Luke 22:19, Acts 2:42, 1Corinthians 11:23-27). |
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