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We
Believe
that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the
inspired word of God and, thus, the only source and norm for Christian
faith and practice.
that God has revealed Himself to be Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- one God of three persons.
that God created man to live forever in perfect harmony with Him.
But Adam & Eve brought sin into the world and we daily continue
their sinful rebellion by choosing to place other things before
God. Our sin separates us from God and leads to death. We are
unable to overcome sin.
that Jesus Christ suffered, died and rose again that we might
be forgiven our sins and thus receive eternal life and salvation.
All this He did, not due to our merit, but purely out of His grace
and mercy. He did this because He loves you and wants you to live
forever in His kingdom.
that the benefits of Christ's sufferings, death, and resurrection
are delivered to us through the means which He has chosen - His
Word (written and proclaimed), Holy Baptism, and the Lord's Supper.
Through these seemingly simple gifts, the Holy Spirit creates
and sustains faith.
that Christ's people regularly gather together (Sunday morning
and other special services) to receive Christ's gifts for the
strengthening of faith. In response to His great gifts, we offer
up our thanks and praise.
For
by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your
own doing;
it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may
boast.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works,
which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. -
Ephesians 2: 8-10
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