God

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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; 3:22

Psalm 90:2

Matthew 28:19

1 Peter 1:2

 2 Corinthians 13:14

 

 

 

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Jesus Christ

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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 humankind

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 rule over all of creation

 

Matthew 1:22, 23

Isaiah 9:6

John 1:1-5, 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

 

 

 

 

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The

Holy Spirit

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The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father

and the Son as God

 

Present in the world to make us aware

of our need for Jesus Christ

 

The Holy Spirit also lives in every Christian

From the moment of salvation

 

The spirit provides the Christian with

power for living

understanding of spiritual truth

and guidance in doing what is right

 

The Christian seeks to live under

the daily control of the Holy Spirit

 

2 Corinthians 3:17

John 16:7-13, 14:16, 17

Acts 1:8

1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16

Ephesians 1:13

Galatians 5:25

Ephesians 5:1

 

 

 

 

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The Fall

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Man was created good and upright

for God said,

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"Let us make man in our own image

after our likeness."

 

However, man by voluntary transgression fell

and thereby incurred not only physical death

but also, spiritual death,

which is separation from God

 

Genesis 1:26-27

Psalm 8:3-6

Isaiah 53:6

Romans 5:12-19

Isaiah 59:1, 2

 

 

 

 

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Salvation

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Salvation is a gift from God to humankind

 

We can never make up for our sin

by self-improvement or good works

 

Only by trusting in Jesus Christ

 

As God’s offer of forgiveness

can we be saved from sin’s penalty

 

Eternal life begins the moment

we receive Jesus Christ into our life by faith

 

Romans 6:23

Ephesians 2:8, 9

John 14:6, 1:12

Titus 3:5

Galatians 3:26

Romans 5:1

 

 

 

 

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The Bible

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The Bible is God’s word to all humankind

 

It was written by human authors

under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit
 

It is the supreme source of truth

for Christian beliefs and living

 

2 Timothy 3:16

2 Peter 1:20, 21

2 Timothy 1:13

Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6

Proverbs 30:5

 

 

 

 

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Baptism

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Baptism symbolizes our public declaration to follow Jesus

 

While baptism is not required for salvation

It is a biblical command

and demonstrates our love

and obedience to Christ

 

Colossians 2:12

Acts 2:41

Ephesians 2: 8-9

Matthew 28:19-20

 

 

 

 

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Communion

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Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, is an act of worship

for all believers to remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us

and to symbolize the new covenant

 

The elements of bread and wine or juice

are symbols of Christ’s broken body and shed blood

 

Communion is not a means of salvation

Rather, it is a testament of a believer’s faith

in the atoning work of the cross

 

Matthew 26:26-30

Mark 14:22-26

Luke 22:19,20

1 Corinthians 11:23-29