About SALVATION…
Salvation is Gods free gift to us, but one must receive it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as Gods provision for forgiveness can anyone be saved from sins penalty. When we turn from our sin and selfish ways 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; John 14:6; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1)
The Plan of Salvation
God’s Plan John 3:16
Man’s Problem Romans 3:23; 6:23
God’s Remedy Romans 5:8
Man’s Response Romans 10:9; 10:13
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; Genesis 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; I 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 Heavens glory and will return again someday to earth and 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 man aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with strength, encouragement, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift(s) when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily. (2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:25)
About the BIBLE…
The Bible is Gods word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural and sovereign guidance of God. 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 1:13; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:105; Psalm 119:160; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5)
About PEOPLE…
People are made in the spiritual image of God to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of Gods creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by disobedience toward God called "sin". Sin separates people from God and produces real life consequences. (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 3:23)
About ETERNAL SECURITY…
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot "lose" eternal life. 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 us this security. (John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5)
About ETERNITY…
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally 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 real places of eternal existence. (John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15)
About STEWARDSHIP…
The first principle of stewardship is the realization that everything we have comes from God. Our time, our talents, and our treasure are all a gift from God. As believers, we are to be good stewards in how we manage all that God has given us. When it comes to our treasure, the Bible teaches that 10% of the first fruits of all that God entrusts to us belongs to Him. We are to give our tithe (10%) and our offering (freewill giving) to God as an expression of worship. (Psalm 24:1; Haggai 2:8; James 1:17; 1 Corinthians 4:7; Malachi 3:8-10; Proverbs 3:9-10; Luke 6:38)
