| The Unity of the Godhead and the Trinity of the Persons therein.
Which helps us to understand who God is, and what He is like.
(Numbers 6:22-27; Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 3:16,17; Matthew 28:19, John 15:26, 1 John 5:7).
The utter depravity of human nature, the necessity of Repentance and Regeneration, and the Eternal doom of the finally impenitent.
Which explains the need for, and the way of Salvation.
(Psalm 51:5, Matthew 25:41,46, John 3:3, Acts 2:38, Acts 17:30,
Romans 3:10-18, Ephesians 2:1-3).
The Virgin Birth, the Sinless Life, the Atoning Death, the Triumphant Resurrection, Ascension, and Abiding Intercession of the Lord Jesus Christ; His Second Coming and Millennial Reign upon earth.
Which means that the Person and Works of Jesus are central to our faith, now and for eternity.
(Zechariah 14:4, Matthew 1:23-24, Matthew 24:30, Matthew 28:5-6, Luke 1:35, John 14;30, John 20:3-18, Acts 1:9,11, Romans 1:4-5, Romans 11:11, Corinthians 5:19,21, Philippians 2:6-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 2:17, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 7:25-26, 1 John 2:1-2, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 20:1-15).
Justification and Sanctification of the Believers through the Finished Work of Christ.
Which means that through Christ alone we are made right with God, and enabled to live our lives to please Him, and to grow more like Him.
(Romans 3:24, Romans 5:1-9, Romans 6:6, Romans 6: 11-14, Romans 8:33, Romans 10:4, 1Corinthians 6:11, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Hebrews 10:10).
The Baptism of The Holy Ghost for believers, with signs following.
So that we may be fruitful and effective Christians.
(Luke 3:16, Luke 11:9-13, Luke 24:49, John 7:37-39, Acts 1:4-5, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 10:46, Acts 19:6, Ephesians 5:18).
The Nine gifts of The Holy Ghost, for the edification, exhortation and comfort of the Church, which is the Body of Christ.
So that Christians may be built up together and strengthened in their faith
(1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Corinthians 14:3,12, 26, Ephesians 1:23, Ephesians 4:12).
The Sacraments of Baptism by Immersion, and of the Lord's Supper.
Which symbolises our personal identification with Jesus in His Death, Burial and Resurrection.
(Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16, Luke 22:19-20, Acts 2:38, Acts 8:12, Acts 8:36-38, Acts 19:5, Romans 6:3-7, 1 Corinthians 10:15-21, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32).
The Divine Inspiration and Authority of the Holy Scriptures.
Which means that the Bible is totally reliable and can be completely trusted. That it is without error, and the Christian's Final authority.
(2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).
Church Government by Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons.
Which means that all Church Members and Ministries are spiritually covered and accountable.
(Acts 6:2-3, Acts 6:6, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 20:28, 2 Corinthians 11:28, Ephesians 4:8-16, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 5:1-4).
The possibility of falling from grace.
Which means that Salvation is certain for those who continue in their relationship with Christ.
(Romans 11:20-22, Colossians 1:21-23, Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 10:26-29, 38, 39, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Revelation 22:19).
The obligatory nature of Tithes and Offerings.
Which means that the Life and Ministry of the Church is supported in the Biblical way.
(Genesis 14:20, Genesis 28:22, Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 3:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Hebrews 7: 1-10).
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