AFFIRMATION OF
FAITH
What an Affirmation Is
An Affirmation of Faith IS a set of Christian beliefs based on scripture that define what we believe and teach as a body of Christian believers.
What an Affirmation is Not
An Affirmation of Faith IS NOT a replacement of scripture it is simply a summary of scriptural truth’s that we are called to adhere to in this church.
Why do we need an affirmation of faith?
With the changing tides of some modern Churches conforming to worldly standards it is necessary for us to know what we believe, know why we believe it and then be able to share it with confidence to others.
We Need An Affirmation of Faith because it:
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Establishes the basic belief system of our church.
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Preserves the gospel message by affirming key doctrinal statements that hold true and consistent with the Word of God.
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Maintains unity by eliminating doctrinal conflict within the church through having an established set of cohesive beliefs and practices.
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Protects the future of the church. When it is stated on a regular basis during worship service the affirmation is being passed along to future generations to come.
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Summarizes our church’s position on key doctrinal subjects so new and potential members will know what we believe when considering to join our church.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
INERRANT BIBLE
INERRANT BIBLE
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
(II Timothy 3:16)
WE BELIEVE
THE DEITY
THE DEITY
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
(John 1:14)
WE BELIEVE
BLOOD ATONEMENT
BLOOD ATONEMENT
“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. (Matthew 26:28) “For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.”
(Leviticus 17:11)
WE BELIEVE
BODILY RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
BODILY RESURRECTION OF
JESUS CHRIST
“And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.”
(Matthew 28:7)
WE BELIEVE
THROUGH FAITH
THROUGH FAITH
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
(Romans 10:9)
WE BELIEVE
ABSOLUTE SURRENDER TO JESUS CHRIST AS PERSONAL LORD
ABSOLUTE SURRENDER TO JESUS CHRIST AS PERSONAL LORD
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
(Romans 12:1-2)
WE BELIEVE
THE VIRGIN BIRTH
THE VIRGIN BIRTH
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
(Isaiah 7:14 / Matthew 1:23)
WE BELIEVE
SALVATION BY GRACE
SALVATION BY GRACE
“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;” (Ephesians 2:5) “But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.”
(Acts 15:11)
WE BELIEVE
THE BELIEVER’S SECURITY
THE BELIEVER’S SECURITY
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one.”
(John 10:28-30)
WE BELIEVE
CHRIST'S SECOND COMING
CHRIST'S SECOND COMING
“For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For
when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon
a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” (I Thessalonians 5:2-3)