THE BIBLE
The Bible, authored by human writers under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit, is God's message to all people. It is an infallible and timeless truth that holds utmost relevance in our daily lives. (Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Proverbs 30:5; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4, 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16)
THE TRINITY
For all eternity, God has existed in a divine relationship with Himself. He manifests as a singular substance, yet simultaneously exists as three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. While each member of the Trinity carries out unique roles, they share equal power and authority. (1 John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 28:19, 3:16-17; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11)
THE FATHER:
God is truly magnificent: He possesses ultimate power, knowledge, omnipresence, immutability, and deserves our unwavering trust. Above all, He is holy. Our very existence depends on Him, as we live and move within His providence. God is undeniably good and loving; He is our caring Father, faithfully fulfilling His promises to His people. (Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4)
THE SON:
Jesus Christ is fully human and fully divine, simultaneously. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the virgin Mary. He represents God's exclusive plan for reconciling those who are distant from Him back into a right relationship. Through His perfect life, Jesus became the substitute who met God's requirement for perfection on our behalf. By conquering death through His resurrection, He granted us the gift of life. (Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6; Luke 1:27-35; 22:70; 24:46-47; John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 8:1-3; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Galatians 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16)
SALVATION
Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, His blood shed on the cross, the sole path to salvation is revealed—a path wherein sins are forgiven. Salvation is attained when individuals place their faith in Christ's death and resurrection as the complete payment for their transgressions. It is a gift bestowed by God's grace, unattainable by human efforts. (Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7; Matthew 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31; Romans 1:16-18; 3:23-25; 5:8-10; 6; 1, 10:9-10; Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:16, 20; 3:8, 13; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 9:22-28; Revelation 3:20)
PRAYER:
Prayer is the power of connecting with God. Because of Jesus' salvation, we no longer require a mediator to stand between God and us; we can approach Him directly. We hold the conviction that prayer is essential before and during any significant endeavor. It is emphasized in scriptures such as Psalms 145:18, Proverbs 15:29, Matthew 7:11, Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, and 1 Timothy 2:8.
BAPTISM:
Baptism is a symbolic gesture that serves as a public declaration of one's faith in Jesus Christ. While it is a command from God, our salvation does not hinge solely on this act. In our practice, we engage in full-immersion baptism, symbolizing the transformative journey of death and resurrection that Jesus undertook on our behalf. This practice is supported by passages such as Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38.
REPENTANCE:
Repentance is the act of acknowledging that mankind was initially created as good and righteous, but through a deliberate act of disobedience, he succumbed to sin. In Jesus Christ lies the sole prospect of salvation and redemption. Repentance involves making a firm decision to turn away from sin in every aspect of our lives and to faithfully follow Christ. It is through repentance that we personally obtain forgiveness for our sins and embrace the gift of salvation.
(References: Genesis 1:26-31, 3:17; Acts 2:38, 3:19; Romans 5:12-21)
