We believe and teach that:
- The entire Scriptures are divinely inspired by God, and as a collection of 66 canonical books constitute the standard of faith and behavior for all believers (Jn 17:17; 2 Tim 3:16; 2 Pet 1:20-21).
- There is One, Triune God, who has always existed in three persons: The Father, Son and the Holy Spirit (Deut 6:4; Ps 110:1; Is 7:14; Is 48:16, Is. 61:1; Jn 1:18; Jn 20:28; Acts 5:3-4; Mt 28:19; 1 Cor 2:10-11; 1 Cor 8:6; 2 Cor 3:17; Heb 1:8-10; 1 John 5:20).
- od revealed Himself to the world in the person of His only begotten Son - Jesus Christ, who being fully God, was born of a virgin, and took upon himself a human form, so that he would through a perfect offering on the cross bring reconciliation between people and God the Father (Mi 5:2; Heb 1:12; Is 9:5-6,53; Mt 1:20-21; Lk 2:52; Jn 1:14-18; Jn 10:30; 2 Cor 5:18-19; Gal 4:4; Col 2:9; Heb 9:12-14; 1 P 2:24).
- As a result of disobedience of the first people created by God, sin was introduced into the world and death along with it. From this time onwards: every human is born with sinful nature and has a tendency to sin, is separated from God and is on his way to condemnation because he is not able to save himself (Gen 3:5-6; Mt 5:21; Jn 8:34; Rom 1:18-32, Rom 1:23; Rom 5:12-21’ Ef 2:1-3; Ef 4:18; 1 Cor 6:9-10, 2 Cor 6:9-10; 2 Chr 4:4; 1 Tim 4:2).
- Salvation is only possible as a result of God’s Grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It is a gift, which no man can merit [by Himself] by whatever means. God offers His gift to everyone. However, only those who confessed their sinfulness before Him and accepted His gift were reconciled with God. They became His children and received the Holy Spirit, who enables them to lead holy lives in the process of sanctification. At the same time, the Scriptures affirm them, that they will not be damned (Jn 1:12-13; Jn 5:24, Rom 6:23; Rom 8:1; Rom 8:14-17; Rom 8:29-30; Rom 10:9; Cor 3:16; Ef 1:13-14; Ef 2:8-9, 1 Jn 5:13).
- Born again to new life, people give public testimony of faith through baptism, and as new beings in Christ they have the privilege of partaking in the communion (Mt 26:26-28; Mt 28:19; Acts 2:38-42; Acts 8:12, Acts 18:8; Acts 20:7; Rom 20:7; Rom 6:1-4, Gal 3:27; 1 Cor 10:16-17; 1 Cor 11:23-26).
- JAs children of God, all people spiritually born again to new life are part of the universal church, whose Head is Jesus Christ. The Church’s aim is to spread the Gospel and make disciples of all nations. Each Church should function according to the New Testament example and follow the Word of God in cooperation with the Holy Spirit. To help serve the Church. God established presbyters, shepherds, teachers, evangelists, elders and deacons (Rom 12:3-8; 1 Cor 1:2; 1 Cor 3:9-13; 1 Cor 10:21-24; 1 Cor 12:12-28; 1 Cor 14:33; 1 Cor 16:19; Gal 1:2; Ef 1:22; Ef 2:20; Ef 4:11-12; Col 1:18, 1 Tim 3:13; 1 Thes 5:14-22; Hebr 13:17; 1 Pt 2:9; 1 Pt 5:1-3).
- All people will experience resurrection. All born again will rise to everlasting life, whereas all not spiritually born again will rise for judgment and eternal condemnation prepared for Satan, fallen angels and those who did not accept God’s merciful gift of grace (Dn 12:2; Mt 25:31-46, Jn 5:28-29; Jn 6:40, Jn 11:25-26; 2 Cor 5:1-4; 1 Thes 4:13-17; 2 Pt 2:9; Rev 20:4-6; Rev 11-15.
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