WHAT WE BELIEVE
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The Scripture is Inspired
Verbally inspired of God
Revelation of God to Man
Rule of faith and conduct
Salvation of Man
Conditions of Salvation
Evidence of Salvation
Divine Healing
Part of the Gospel
Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:20
Provided in antonement
Isaiah 53:4-; 1 Peter 2:24-25
Privilege of all believers
James 5:14-16
Blessed Hope
What about Christians
1 Thessalonians 4:1-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
What about Christians still living?
1 Corinthians 15:53; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18
Why is it called the Blessed Hope?
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:11-13; 1 John 3
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"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love your neighbor as yourself." -Luke 10:27
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…" - Matthew 28:19
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Bring people to Christ
Include them in the family of God
Nurture them with the Word of God
Disciple them for missions"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." -Matthew 16:19
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Growth: Focus on growth
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." -2 Peter 3:18
Relationships: Belief in intentional relationships
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." -John 15:12
Accountability: Practice of accountability
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed." -James 5:16a
Prayer: Power in prayer
"The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective" -James 5:16b
Empower: Empowerment for ministry
"He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation'." - Mark 16:15
Supernatural: Signs & Wonders
"And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” -Mark 16:17-18