- God the First Person of the Triune Godhead -There is one God, Creator of all things in Heaven and Earth. He is the Father of Jesus Christ and the Father of all humanity. He is infinitely perfect in wisdom, justice, goodness, mercy, love, grace and power and eternally existing in three manifestations; the Deity: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. He made Himself known to us through His Son Jesus Christ
Scriptural References: Isaiah 45:5-6; John 17:3; Genesis 1; Exodus 3:14; Psalm 102:27; Job 11:7-10; Psalm 36:6-9; Psalm 145:8-9; Matthew 5:45; Psalm 107:1; Ephesians 1:6-8; Matthew 19:26; John 3:16; John 10:30; John 14:26; Philippians 2:5-7; Genesis 1:1; I Timothy 3:16; I John 5:7; John 14:6-7
- Jesus Christ the Second Person of the Triune Godhead- is the only begotten Son of God. He is the revelation and manifestation of the Word made flesh and dwelled among men. He is co-equal and co-existent with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus laid down His life to atone for our sins. Jesus Christ is true God and true Man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He ransomed Himself and died on the cross. He is the complete and final sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. He was buried in a borrow tomb. But, He arose bodily from the dead with all power in heaven, earth, and under the earth in his hands, ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High Priest and Advocate.
Scriptural References: John 1:1-18; Luke 1:34-35; John 18-21; Acts 2:32-34; 1 Timothy 2:5
- The Holy Spirit the Third Person of the Triune Godhead– is the Promised Gift from Christ to the believer. The Holy Spirit is ever present and vigorous present in the body of believers. The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify God, the Lord Jesus Christ, to convict men of sin, comfort and regenerate the believing sinner, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service.
Scriptural References: John 14:15-21; John 16:7-16; John 17:17
- Bible - both the Old and New Testament, is the infallible irreducible authoritative Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and contains every answer pertaining to man’s circumstance. The Bible is the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life.
Scriptural References: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21
- Man - was created in the image of God but fell into the trap of sin therefore separation from God took place. Without Christ we cannot restore our relationship back to God. We can only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained and the relationship restored. Salvation is God’s free gift to humanity. It is not by any results of what we do. Salvation is only available through God’s unearned or deserves favor and grace. By confessing we have sinned and fallen short, believing in the death, burial and resurrection of the risen Christ, and embracing Him as Lord and Savior of your lives, we can reap the reward of eternal life with God.
Scriptural References: Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 3; Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 5:1; Romans 3:23-24; 1 Timothy 2:5
- Salvation - The shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only such as receive Jesus Christ by faith [and confession] are born of the Holy Spirit and thus become sons [children] of God.
Scriptural References: John 3:16; John 20:31; Romans 8-16; Galatians 3:25-27
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