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- There is one sovereign God and Creator of the Universe [1].
God is comprised of three persons called the Holy Trinity or triune
Godhead: Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit. [2]
- Jesus Christ is God's unique Son , the second person of the
Trinity. He is both fully man and fully God.[3]
He was born of a virgin [4]
and was crucified and died to pay the price of sin for all Mankind
[5]. He is the fulfillment of the
Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, or the 'Christ'
[6]. He was fully resurrected on
the third day to gain victory over sin and death once and for
all . Jesus Christ will return in fulfillment of the remaining
prophecies and gather his believers. Then he will ultimately reign
forever in peace and righteousness as King of Heaven and Earth
[7].
- The Holy Sprit is the third person of the Trinity sent by God
to guide , teach, empower and indwell each believer and to equip
and enable them to communicate the message of God's mercy and
salvation through Christ to the world [8].
- The Holy Bible is the inerrant and complete Word of God, inspired
by God , but physically recorded by men. The Scriptures are the
complete revelation of God’s will for all Mankind and have
been preserved accurately throughout the ages . [9]
- God created the universe by his infinite power as recorded in
the book of Genesis. Mankind was created perfect but fell into
disobedience [sin] , and through that disobedience brought about
death for Mankind and all life on the Earth . All people are born
with a sinful nature and are spiritually separated from God [10].
- Salvation from death and eternal punishment [hell] is only
by the grace and mercy of God . Individuals can be saved only
through accepting the atoning substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus
Christ . By doing this, they are made a “new creation”
and Christ dwells in them, progressively transforming them into
his image [11].
This is a summary of Evangel
Baptist Church's Statement of Faith. Evangel is among several
Baptist Churches in NJ. If
you are seeking a family church where historical Christian essentials
are preached, taught and emphasised, we are confident that among
traditional conservative Baptist
Churches in NJ, Evangel will be a delight for you and your family.
Please visit us this Sunday at 242 Shunpike Rd, Springfield New
Jersey, or contact us for more information. |