OUR BELIEFS
Beliefs on Bible Teaching:
- Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are divinely inspired (II Tim. 3:16-17). The Bible reveals God’s purpose, the pathway to salvation, the impending doom for unrepentant sinners, and eternal happiness for the redeemed. Its teachings are eternal and unchangeable (Deut. 4:22; Rev. 22:18, 19; Matt. 24:34-38).
About God:
- There exists only one God, the Creator of all visible and invisible entities (Gen. 1:1; Ps. 86:9-10; Is. 43:10-11; John 1:1-3). Every creature derives its life from Him (John 5:26).
About Jesus Christ:
- Jesus is the Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary, who took away our sins and is the world’s Savior (John 1:1-14; John 14:9; Matt. 1:18-25, Is 9:6; Is 53:5-6). His death and resurrection brought redemption (Is. 53:4-10; I Pet. 2:24; John 10:11; Gal. 3:13, Matt. 20:28; I Cor. 15:3; Rom. 4:25; II Cor. 5:14; Heb 2:9; Heb 9:26).
About the Holy Spirit:
- The Holy Spirit is an equal member of the Trinity (John 14:16-17; John 15:26; Matt. 3:16; Acts 13:24). He teaches, guides, sanctifies, and empowers believers with gifts (Acts 16:6-7; John 3:5-6; John 16:8; Eph 1:17-19; II Thess. 2:13; I Cor. 6:11; I Cor 12:7; Acts 1:8).
About Trinity:
- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, while distinct, are one in nature, similar to the components of an egg (Gen. 1:16-29; Matt. 3:16-17; Matt. 18:19).
Repentance:
- Repentance involves genuine sorrow for sins and a commitment to abstain from them (Acts 3:19; 20:21; II Cor. 7:10; Mark 1:15; Is. 55:7; II Chron. 7:14; Ezek. 18:21).Sanctification (Holiness):
- An act of God’s grace that progressively and completely purifies souls after being justified (John 17:15-17; I Thess. 4:3; Heb. 2:11; 12:14; 13:12; I John 1:7; Luke 1:74, 75; II Cor. 7:1; I Peter 1:16; Eph. 5:25-27; I Thess. 5:23-24; II Thess. 2:13).
The Coming Judgements:
- Believers’ Judgement: Takes place in the skies, examining believers’ actions (II Cor. 5:10; I Cor. 3:3; 11-15; James 1:12; Rom 2:16).
- Nations’ Judgement: Happens when Jesus returns to judge nations (Acts 17:31; Joel 3:2; Ez. 14:15; Jud. 1:14-15; II Thess 1:7-10; Rom 2:16; Rev. 1:7; Mal. 16:21).
- Unbelievers’ Judgement: Post-millennial reign, the final judgement decides the fate of non-believers (Rev. 20:11-15; II Peter 3:7; Dan. 12:2).
New Heaven and New Earth:
- After the judgement, a new heaven and earth characterized by holiness will replace the current world (Matt. 24:35; II Peter 3:12-13; Rev. 21:1-3; Is. 65:17; 66:22).