We believe that the Bible is completely true. It is not a collection of fairy tales or legends but an accurate book which can be depended on.
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If the Bible is true in every way...
Then we are responsible to obey the truth it teaches. If it is just a good
book or an historical classic, then we can read it, admire it, agree with a few
proverbs, and (yawn) put it back on the shelf. But — if it is true,
then we must obey it and listen to it and teach it to our children. |
We believe there is only one true God and that He created our world and everything in it. |
If there is only one true God...
Then other explanations of life and death cannot be true. This flies in the
face of those who want to believe that everyone is entitled to his or her own
opinion. If there is one God, then we are accountable to Him. This means we will
answer to Him how we parent and how well we maintain our marriages. |
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, God's Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, died in our place to pay the penalty for our sins, rose from the dead, ascended bodily into heaven, and is coming again to rapture His saints and establish His kingdom. |
If Jesus is really God’s Son...
Then He is the only way to heaven, just as the Bible teaches. |
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine Person, equal with the Father and the Son and of the same nature. Among many purposes, the Holy Spirit desires to help us, comfort us, and lift up Jesus Christ among us. |
If the Holy Spirit really exists...
Then He can live in our hearts, transform us into “new creations,” and
transform our families as well! |
We believe the Scriptures teach that a man was created by a direct act of God and not from a previously existing form of life. By voluntary transgression he fell from his state of innocence; consequently all men are now sinners by nature and by choice. |
If God created humans and we didn’t come about “by
chance”...
Then we are precious to Him and dearly loved. He created us in His image and
wants to make us just like His Son, Jesus.
If children are born with a “sinful nature”...
Then we parents need to recognize that even a sweet little baby has to
potential to do wrong things. It is the parents’ responsibility to train a
child and to show by their godly example how to live a holy life. |
We believe the Scriptures teach that salvation of sinners is divinely initiated, wholly of grace, and accomplished only through the work of the Son of God who mediates on our behalf. |
If we can only be saved from sin by grace...
Then no matter how many good works we do, we will not be able to please a
holy God. It is only by His graciousness and love for us that He sent His Son,
Jesus, to pay the penalty for our sins on the cross. We can only receive the
gift of eternal life by trusting in Jesus — not by good works. |
We believe the Scriptures teach the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust. Believers by faith in Christ will spend eternity in the presence of God, unbelievers in everlasting punishment. |
If there really is a heaven and hell...
Then we know there is more to this life! We need to search God’s Word, the
Bible, for answers on how to obtain heaven and avoid hell. We shouldn’t wait
until it’s too late, either! |
We believe the Scriptures teach that there is a personal devil who is the “god of this age” and the “prince of the power of the air”. We believe that we can have victory over Satan because of the blood of Jesus Christ. |
If Satan truly exists...
Then we can be sure he would like nothing better than to see our family
destroyed. We need to learn what God’s Word says about how to fight Satan and
avoid the temptations he brings us. |
We believe the Scriptures teach that every believer should be separated unto God and from worldliness and by the aid of the Holy Spirit should walk in Christian love and holiness. |
If we are characterized by love and good works...
Then others can see our family’s lives and wonder what makes us tick. We
don’t need to “cram” our religion down their throats. Instead, we need to
show them by our love that we have Christ’s love in our hearts. Then, when
they ask us why we have so much hope for the future, we can tell them! |
We believe the Scriptures teach the believer should be separated from apostasy as exemplified in ecclesiastic organizations which include liberals and those who sanction theological compromise (see definition in 1 John 4:1-6). |
If we listen to the advice of “experts” who don’t follow God’s Word...
Then we allow bad information into our minds. If we follow this advice, we (and our children) will have to pay the consequences. Only God’s Word will stand the test of time, and we can depend on His advice for us and our family. |
