We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son and Holy Spirit, each Co-eternal in being, Co-identical in nature, Co-equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfection (Deut. 6:4; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14; John 14:10, 26). The Father is God- John 6:27; Rom. 1:7; 1 Peter 1:2. The Son is God – Is. 44:6; John 1:1; John 20:28. Heb. 1:8; Jude 1:17, 24. The Holy Spirit is God – Acts 5:3-4; 1 Cor. 3:16.
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God the Father is the supreme ruler of the universe. He providentially directs the affairs of history according to the purposes of His grace (Gen. 1; Ps. 19:1; Ps. 104; Heb. 1:1-3).
B. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God became man, without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men (Isa. 7:14; 9:6; Luke 1:35; John 1:1-2, 14; John 3:17; 2 Cor. 5:19-21; Gal. 4:4-5; Phil. 2:5-8; Heb. 9:26).
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through his death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice, and that our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead (Acts 2:1-36; Rom. 3:24-25; 1 Peter 2:24; Eph. 1:7; Heb. 13:12; 1 Peter 1:3- 5).
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to Heaven, and is now exalted at the right hand of God, where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Acts 1:9-10; Heb. 7:25; 9:24; Acts 1:3; Rom. 8:34; 1 Cor. 15:4; 1 John 2:1-2)
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We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, indwelling and sealing them unto the day of redemption (John 16:8- 11; Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 1:13-14).
We believe that He is the Divine Teacher who assists believers to understand and interpret the Scriptures (Eph. 1:17-18; 1 John 2:20, 27).
We believe that through the power of the Indwelling Holy Spirit, God bestows spiritual gifts to every believer in accordance to Scripture (Eph. 4:11-12; 1 Pet 4:10, 11; 1 Cor. 13:13-14). Also, that God, through His Holy Spirit, uniquely uses the ministry of evangelists, pastors, and teachers to; edify, teach, exhort, and challenge believers to do the work of the ministry.
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