The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever. 1 Peter 1:24
At Christian Bible Church, we affirm and declare our belief in, and defense of, the historic Christian Faith as set forth in the following:
The Bible
We believe that the Bible, consisting of Old and New Testaments only, is verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit, is inerrant in the original manuscripts, and is the infallible and authoritative Word of God. (Psalm 119:11,89,105,140; Matthew 5:17-18; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21)
God
We believe that the one triune God exists eternally in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:3,10; Matthew 28:18-19; 1 Corinthians 12:3-11)
The Fall
We believe that Adam, created in the image of God, was tempted by Satan, the ruler of this world, and fell. Because of Adam’s sin, all men have guilt imputed, are totally depraved, and need to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit for salvation. (Genesis 3; Romans 1:18, 32; 3:10-19; 5:12,19; Ephesians 2:1-22)
Jesus
We believe that Jesus Christ is God, was born of a virgin, died vicariously, shed His blood as man’s substitutionary sacrifice, rose bodily, and ascended to heaven, where He is presently exalted at the Father’s right hand. (Luke 1:20-35; John 1:1-18,29; Acts 1:9-11; Romans 8:34; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Hebrews 7:14-28; Revelation 19:11-16)
The Gospel
We believe that salvation consists of the remission of sins, the imputation of Christ’s righteousness, and the gift of eternal life received by faith alone, apart from works. (John 1:12-13; 3:3-21,36; 5:24-25; 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9-10,13; Galatians 2:16; 3:11; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-22; 1 John 5:11-13)
The Return of Christ
We believe that the return of Jesus Christ is imminent, and that it will be visible and personal. (Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15:42-22; 1 Timothy 6:14; Titus 2:13)
The Great Resurrection
We believe that the saved will be raised to everlasting life and blessedness in heaven, and that the unsaved will be raised to everlasting and conscious punishment in hell.
(John 11:25; Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 2; Hebrews 9:27-28; Revelation 20:1-15)
The Church
We believe that the church, the body of Christ, consists only of those who are born again, who are baptized by the Holy Spirit into Christ at the time of regeneration, for whom He will come again. (Acts 2:41-42,47; Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy 3:1-15; Hebrews 10:25)
The Great Commission
We believe that Christ commanded the church to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature, baptizing and teaching those who believe. (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:45-49; John 20:21; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:13-15)
Marriage
We believe that the term ‘marriage’ has only one meaning and that is marriage sanctioned by God, which joins one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. We believe that God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. We believe that the only legitimate marriage is the joining of one man and one woman as “one flesh.” We believe that Gods perfect will and plan disapproves of divorce and intends marriage to last until one of the spouses dies. Because of man’s sinfulness, we recognize that divorce is permitted as a concession, but we believe it should always be an action of last resort. We believe that divorce, except in instances of infidelity, adultery, abuse, and abandonment, should not be pursued by those who make up our congregation.
(Genesis 2:18-24; Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:10-11; Ephesians 5:22-33; Mark 10:2-12; Matthew 19:3-9; 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 )
Sexual Immorality
We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to only occur between a man and a woman who are married to each other. We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of marriage between a man and a woman. We believe that any form of homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery, or pornography are sinful perversions of God’s gift of sex.
(Genesis 2:24; 19:5-13; Leviticus 18:1-30; 20:10-21; Deuteronomy 5:18; Romans 1:26-29; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 6:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Hebrews 13:4; Galatians 5:19)
Gender Identity
We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of God’s merciful design and creative order. We believe that God disapproves of and forbids any attempt to alter one’s gender by surgery or appearance.
(Genesis 1:26-27; Mark 10:6; Romans 1:26-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5.)
Sanctity of Human Life
We believe that mankind is created in the image of God, that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end, and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. We believe that human life begins at conception, that the unborn child is a living human being, and that abortion constitutes the unjustified, unexcused taking of a human life. We believe that any attempt to legalize assisted suicide is an affront to the Lord, who gives life, and opens the door for abuse.
(Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Galatians 6:10)
Redemption
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory and are in need of forgiveness and cleansing, and we welcome all who are committed to resisting temptation and living according to the word of God.
(Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:1-10; 1 Corinthians 10:13; I John 1:9)
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