Statement of faith We believe in the divine inspiration of the Bible, and endorse all the teachings contained in it. The following is a summary of the basic teachings of our faith: THE DIVINE TRINITY ~ consists of three Persons: God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Ghost, perfectly united as one. Matthew 3:16-17; 1 John 5:7. REPENTANCE ~ is a godly sorrow for sin with a renunciation of sin. Isaiah 55:7; Matthew 4:17. SALVATION ~ is the act of God’s grace whereby we receive forgiveness for sins and stand before God as though we had never sinned. Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST ~ is the enduement of power from on high upon the clean, sanctified life, and is evidenced by speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. Luke 24:49; Acts 1:5-8; 2:1-4. DIVINE HEALING ~ of sickness is provided through the atonement. James 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24. THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS ~ will be just as literal and visible as His going away. Acts 1:9-11. There will be two appearances under one coming: First, to catch away His waiting Bride. Matthew 24:40-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; second, to execute judgment upon the ungodly. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Jude 14-15. THE GREAT TRIBULATION ~ will occur between Christ’s coming for His Bride and His return in judgment. Isaiah 26:20-21; Revelation 9 and 16. CHRIST’S MILLENNIAL REIGN ~ is the literal 1000 years of peaceful reign by Jesus on earth. Isaiah 11 and 35. THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT ~ is the final judgment when all the wicked dead will stand before God. Revelation 20:11-15. THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH ~ will replace the present heaven and earth, which will be destroyed after the Great White Throne Judgment. 2 Peter 3:12-13; Revelation 21:1-3. ETERNAL HEAVEN AND ETERNAL HELL ~ are literal places of final destiny, each as eternal as the other. Matthew 25:41-46; Luke 16:22-28. MARRIAGE IS FOR LIFE ~ a holy institution that is binding before God, giving neither partner liberty to marry again as long as the first companion lives. Mark 10:6-12; Romans 7:1-3. RESTITUTION ~ is subsequent to salvation, wherein wrongs against our fellowmen are made right in order to have a clear conscience before God and man. Ezekiel 33:15; Matthew 5:23-24. WATER BAPTISM ~ is by one immersion "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost," as Jesus commanded. Matthew 3:16; 28:19. THE LORD’S SUPPER ~ is an institution ordained by Jesus so that we might remember His death until He returns. Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23,26. Founder / Manager --  dalfrath BibleFriend group. Page created by: LadyAnna�?/FONT> All Rights Reserved Do NOT copy...Do NOT change anything :::::::::::: �?::::::::::: :::::::::::: �?:::::::::::  Christian Managers Association  Working as a Team together to God's Glory ©2004-05  Christian Managers Association.  All rights reserved. No part of this may be copied, distributed, and/or displayed without consent. Courtesy of LadyAnna�?/STRONG>  Founder and Manager of Christian Managers Association