Fundamental Belief
In infinite love and mercy God made Christ, who knew no sin, to be sin for us, so that in Him we might be made the righteousness of God. Led by the Holy Spirit, we sense our need, acknowledge our sinfulness, repent of our transgressions, and exercise faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord, Substitute and Example. This saving comes through the divine power of the Word and is the gift of God’s grace. Through Christ we are justified, adopted as God’s sons and daughters, and delivered from the lordship of sin. Through the Spirit we are born again and sanctified; the Spirit renews our minds, writes God’s law of love in our hearts, and we are given the power to live a holy life. Abiding in Him, we become partakers of the divine nature and have the assurance of salvation now and in the judgment.
Bible References
Genesis 3:15
Isaiah 45:22, 53
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Ezekiel 33:11, 36:25-27
Habakkuk 2:4
Mark 9:23, 24
John 3:3-8, 16, 16:8
Romans 3:21-26, 5:6-10, 8:1-4, 14-17, 10:17, 12:2
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Galatians 1:4, 3:13, 14, 26, 4:4-7
Ephesians 2:4-10
Colossians 1:13, 14
Titus 3:3-7
Hebrews 8:7-12
1 Peter 1:23, 2:21, 22
2 Peter 1:3, 4
Revelation 13:8
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