I am a follower of Jesus Christ — fully committed to loving God with my whole heart, mind, and soul, and to loving my neighbor as myself. Everything I believe, teach, and live is rooted in the truth of God's Word.
I believe there is one true and living God who has revealed Himself as Father, in His Son Jesus Christ, and as the Holy Spirit. He is sovereign, eternal, and unchanging.
"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord."
— Deuteronomy 6:4 (KJV)
"For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily."
— Colossians 2:9 (KJV)
"…baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."
— Matthew 28:19 (KJV)
I believe Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God — God manifested in the flesh — fully God and fully man. He died on the cross, was buried, and rose again on the third day to redeem us back into right relationship with the Father.
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…"
— John 1:14 (KJV)
"…Christ died for our sins… was buried… rose again the third day…"
— 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 (KJV)
"I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
— John 14:6 (KJV)
I believe the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the living God, given to dwell within believers, to lead, guide, comfort, and empower us to live according to God's will.
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you…"
— Acts 1:8 (KJV)
"…the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost… shall teach you all things…"
— John 14:26 (KJV)
"…the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you…"
— Romans 8:11 (KJV)
I believe the Bible is the infallible Word of God and the final authority for salvation and Christian living. It is truth without error and the foundation for how I live my life.
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God…"
— 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
— Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
"…holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."
— 2 Peter 1:21 (KJV)
I believe God created humanity in His image, but through sin, we were separated from Him. All have sinned and are in need of salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross.
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."
— Romans 3:23 (KJV)
"For by grace are ye saved through faith…"
— Ephesians 2:8–9 (KJV)
"But God commendeth his love toward us… Christ died for us."
— Romans 5:8 (KJV)
I believe the Gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We respond to the Gospel through repentance, water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.
"…the gospel… Christ died… was buried… rose again…"
— 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 (KJV)
"Repent, and be baptized… in the name of Jesus Christ… and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
— Acts 2:38 (KJV)
"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved…"
— Mark 16:16 (KJV)
I believe as a believer, I am called to live a life that reflects Christ — loving God and others, walking in holiness both inwardly and outwardly, and worshiping Him in spirit and in truth. I also believe the gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are active and available today.
"Thou shalt love the Lord thy God… Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
— Matthew 22:37–39 (KJV)
"…holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord."
— Hebrews 12:14 (KJV)
"Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit…"
— 1 Corinthians 12:4–7 (KJV)
I believe marriage is a sacred covenant established by God between one man and one woman.
"…a man shall… cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh."
— Genesis 2:24 (KJV)
"…he which made them… made them male and female…"
— Matthew 19:4–6 (KJV)
"Marriage is honourable in all…"
— Hebrews 13:4 (KJV)
I believe Jesus Christ is coming again for His church. I believe in eternal life for the righteous and eternal separation from God for those who reject Him.
"…the Lord himself shall descend from heaven…"
— 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (KJV)
"…I will come again, and receive you unto myself…"
— John 14:3 (KJV)
"…whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire."
— Revelation 20:15 (KJV)
I believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I believe He alone saves, restores, and redeems. I believe in living a life that honors Him, reflects His love, and advances His Kingdom.
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