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The church is a local community of baptised believers. It works in unity and love and shines God’s light, glory and love in their communities. Matthew 16:18-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 13:1-3; 14:23; 16:5; 20:28; 1 Corinthians 7:17; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22;
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Only the blood of Jesus shed on the cross provides salvation for man through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation is a gift from God and cannot be earned by works. Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7; Matthew 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6; John 1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31; Romans 1:16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
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The Bible is God’s Word to everyone. It is not theoretical, it is practical and profitable for wisdom and revelation. It was written by men under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the truth and there is no error in it. It is the final authority for God’s people. Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16
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God exists as three persons in one: the FATHER, SON and the HOLY SPIRIT. Each member of the Trinity serves different functions, however each possess equal power and authority. Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19
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He is all powerful, ever present, all knowing, constant, completely worthy of our trust, and Holy. John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4
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Jesus Christ is the only plan for restoring man into a right relationship with God. 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16
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He guides believers into all truth and uplifts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, the truth, and the coming judgment. Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:17
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Man was made to last forever. However, this could be in heaven or in hell. Heaven is a place of eternal union with God and Hell is a place of eternal separation from God. Both places are real. John 3:16, 36; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13.