WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES US

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We believe that the Bible is our source and authority for what we teach. We believe that God is using the Holy Bible to communicate and teach us. We use the word Holy because it is different than any other book. There is power in God’s word. We have experienced it in our lives and we want the same for you, too.

the holy bible

one god

  • The BIBLE is the inspired and only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
  • We preach what the Bible teaches.
  • All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man (or women) of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16)
  • For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thought and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)

Jesus

  • The DEITY of the Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, death, resurrection, ascension to the right hand of the Father, and personal RETURN to earth in POWER and GLORY.
  • God among us (Matthew 1:23, Luke 19:10)
  • Given to us as an expression of God’s profound love (John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20)
  • The exact representation of God’s character (Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Colossians 1:15)
  • Lived a sinless life and therefore was the final sacrifice for our sins (1 Peter 2:22, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 4:15, 1 John 3:5, 1 Peter 1:18-19)
  • Savior of the world and free gift of eternal life in Christ (Colossians 1:13, Romans 6:23)
  • Benefits of the Gospel of Jesus are too many for this list to be comprehensive, but this is good start:
    • Peace with God (Romans 5:1, Colossians 1:20, Ephesians 2:14-17, John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, Isaiah 26:3, 2 John 3)
    • Pardons or redeems all your iniquities/trespasses and forgives our sins (1 John 1, Ephesians 1:7-8, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Psalm 103:4, Psalm 130:7, Acts 13:38-39, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Lamentations 3:57-58, Job 19:25-26, Colossians 1:13-14, Colossians 1:20-22)
    • Saved from God’s wrath (Romans 5:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10)
    • Heals your diseases (Psalm 103:3)
    • Restores us (Psalm 23:3, Malachi 4:6)
    • Abundant and Eternal life (John 3:16-17, John 10:10, Romans 5:21, Romans 6:23, 1 John 5:11-12)
    • Empowers us over sin (Ephesians 1:7-8, Hebrews 13:20-21, John 8:1-11)
    • Set us free (1 John 3:7-8, Romans 6:6, Acts13:39, Colossians 1:13, Galatians 1:4, Colossians 2:15)
  • Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.  (2 Peter 3:3-4, Acts 1:11).

sin

  • Sin is (1 John 3:4, 1 John 5:17)
  • We are separated from a Holy God because of our sin. (Isaiah 59:2, Micah 3:4, Galatians 5:19-21)
  • The wages or due payment of sin is death (Romans 6:23)
  • All have sinned (Romans 3:23)
  • We need a Savior (Hebrews 9:22, Leviticus 17:11, 1 John 4:14).
  • REPENTANCE and FAITH in the precious BLOOD of JESUS is the only means of being cleansed from sin. (Mark 1;15, Acts 2:38, 3:19, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:20, Hebrews 9:14, 2 Peter 3:9)
  • There is ONE GOD, eternally existent in three equal and distinct persons: God the FATHER, God the SON and God the HOLY SPIRIT.  (Genesis 1:26, Genesis 11:7, Luke 3:21-22, Isaiah 9:6, John 10:30, Matthew 28:19, 1 Peter 1:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22)
  • Created us in His image (Genesis 1:26-27)
  • Loves us and pursues a relationship with us as our Heavenly Father (Genesis 3:8-10, John 3:16-17, Romans 5:8)

Discipleship and New Life

  • Repent and humble yourself before God (Romans 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9, James 4:10) Believe (Faith) (John 3:16, Romans 10, 1 John 5:4-5) Confess and tell someone or tell everyone (Romans 10:8-16)
  • Worship (1 Peter 2:9, John 4:21-24, Psalm 95:1-6, 1 Chronicles 16:23-31, Psalm 99, Deuteronomy 29:18, Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:28-29, Revelation 14:7)
  • Water Baptism (Matthew 28:18-19, 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 2:38-41, Mark 16:16, Romans 6:3-7)
  • Filling (Study the word filling) empowering by the Holy Spirit. The BAPTISM of the Holy Spirit is an experience subsequent to salvation that is available to all believers.
  • Allow Jesus to be Lord of your life. 
    • He is in charge so submit (Romans 8:7, James 4:7)
    • He wants to lead you into right choices (Psalm 23, Go and sin no more, 2 Timothy 2:20-26)
  • Equipping (2 Timothy 3:16, Ephesians 4, Hebrews 13:20-21)
    • New life in Christ (John 3:3-8, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 4:11, Romans 6:4, Romans 7:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 6:14-16, Colossians 3:9-11, Ephesians 4:23-24, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:1-3, John 10:10, Romans 6:23, 1 John 5:11-12)
    • New identity (1 John 3:1, 2 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Galatians 3:27-28)
    • Grow (2 Peter 3:18)
    • The GIFTS of the Holy Spirit are for use in the church today and are available to all believers. (Luke 11:13, Acts 2:38-39, 15:8, 1 Corinthians 12,13,14:1-25)
    • Having the mind and thoughts of Christ (Philippians 2:5, 1 Corinthians 2:16, John 15:15, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8, John 15:3, John 17:17, Colossians 3:2, Romans 8:6)
  • Suffering and persecution for those that follow Christ. 
    • We are not promised a life free of pain and suffering. In fact, the Bible teaches us that we should expect it and it allows us to draw closer to God. (2 Corinthians 12:10, Philippians 1:29, Acts 5:41, Matthew 16:24, Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 1:7, 2 Corinthians 11:23, Philippians 3:10, Hebrews 11:25, James 5:10, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 4:16, 1 Peter 5:10, Matthew 19:29)
    • Persecution and hatred toward those that follow Christ. (John 15:18-25, John 17:14, Matthew 5:11, Matthew 10:22,
  • Serve
    • Preach/Testify – Evangelize (Matthew 28:19, Romans 10:12-17, Romans 1:15-16)
    • Teach (2 Timothy 2:2)
    • Walk in/Practice/Work. The Bible talks many times about walking in, practicing, and even of our works.  These are not at all to earn anything from God from which we have received all because of His love for us.  We walk, practice, and work in response to all that God has done for us. As we do, we are contradicting the way of the world around and speaking freedom to those caught in it. (James 2:14-26, Philippians 4:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 6:16, 2 John 6)
    • Bring His Kingdom (Colossians 1:13)
  • Persevere (2 Timothy 2:12, Matthew 10:22, Romans 12:12, Colossians 1:11-12, Galatians 6:9, James 1:12, Hebrews 6:11)
  • Be on the Alert and aware (Mark 13:33, Ephesians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 16:3, Luke 21:34-36, Acts 20:29-31)