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GOD - God is the Supreme Creator, the all-powerful sustainer of the universe. God is
a family presently consisting of the Father and Jesus Christ, the Son of God. God is loving, kind and merciful. He has purposed
to share His magnificent existence with human beings by creating a family after His own kind through man.
Isaiah 43:6;
Psalm 19:1; Psalm 50:1, 6-7; Nehemiah 9:6; Romans 1:20;
JESUS CHRIST - Jesus
is the Christ, the prophesied Messiah, the Son of God and Son of Man. He is an eternal member of the God family, ''The Word''.
He emptied Himself of His power and majesty and became flesh. He suffered temptation, but was without sin. He died for all
of our sins and was resurrected after three full days and nights in the tomb. He was raised from the dead, ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of the Father as our High Priest. There He anticipates His return to earth in glory as King of
Kings to establish the Kingdom of God, where He will rule forever with His saints. John 1:1-14; Isaiah 53; Philippians 2:7;
John 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 10:4 and 15:3-7; Heb 1:1-3; Revelation 19:11-16
HOLY SPIRIT - The Holy Spirit is the mind, nature, substance and power of God. It is
the power through which God begets sons and daughters. It transforms the mind of the Christian to be like that of Christ,
and serves as the ''down payment'' of eternal life. A true Christian is one in whom the Holy Spirit dwells.
Luke 1:35;
Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38; Romans 8:9, 14; I Corinthians 2:10-12, 16; Ephesians 1:13-14; Hebrews a 2:9-18
Nature
of the Holy Spirit
ANGELIC REALM - Angels are powerful spirit beings created by God. They serve as His
messengers and as servants of mankind in its quest for salvation and throughout eternity. Angels have free choice. Some chose
to follow Satan the devil, rebelled against God and became demons.
Job 38:4-7; Hebrews 1:5-7; Ezekiel 28: 13-17; Isaiah
14:12-14; Luke 10:18
THE BIBLE - The Bible, as written in the original languages (both Old and New Testaments)
is the inspired Word of God. It contains God's plan for mankind, and is His revelation of all truth, wisdom and knowledge.
The Bible can fully understood only by the guidance of God's Spirit.
II Timothy 3: 16-17; Deuteronomy 8:3; John 17:17;
Psalm 68:11; John 12:48; Revelation 20:12; Revelation 22:19
MANKIND - Man is made in the image of God. Humans are physical beings with no innate
immortality and are subject to death. Man is carnal, but his brain contains a spiritual component which makes him an intelligent
being capable of receiving the gift of eternal life from God. Man's ultimate purpose is to be an inheritor of the Kingdom
of God.
Genesis 1:26-27; Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6, 10; Job 32:8; Hebrews 2:6-8; 1 Corinthians 2:11; 1 John 5:11-13
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS - The Ten Commandments were revealed by God to the patriarchs,
carved in stone by the very finger of God at Mt. Sinai, and magnified by Christ. The Ten Commandments show us how to love
God and our fellow man.
Exodus 20; Deuteronomy 6:1-3; Psalm 119; Matthew 5:17-19; 1 John 2:3-6; I John 5:2-3; Revelation
22:14
THE SABBATH - The seventh day (Friday at sunset until Saturday at sunset) Sabbath was
sanctified by God at creation as a memorial. It was reaffirmed to Israel as the fourth Commandment given at Sinai. The Sabbath
was kept by Jesus Christ (Who called Himself "Lord of the Sabbath"). Kept by the apostles and the early church, the Sabbath
is a joyful day of rest from our daily labors--a time for worship, reflection and acts of mercy. The Sabbath allows us time
to reconnect with God, our families and our fellow believers. The Sabbath is basic to man's relationship with God and to the
avoidance of idolatry.
Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:8-11; Luke 4:16; Mark 2:27-28; Acts 13:14, 42-44; Acts 16:13; Acts 17:2-3;
Hebrews 4
ANNUAL HOLY DAYS - The annual Holy Days are commanded assemblies given to us by God
which pictures His glorious plan of salvation for all mankind. The Holy Days were kept by ancient Israel, Jesus Christ, and
the New Testament church throughout the centuries since then. All humanity will keep the Holy Days during the 1,000 year reign
of Christ on earth.
Leviticus 23; Matthew 26:17-19; Acts 18:21; 1 Corinthians 5:8; Zechariah 14:16
SIN - Sin is the transgression (or breaking) of God's law. It is a violation against
the very nature of God. Sin cannot dwell in the presence of God; therefore, those who sin are separated from God in
this life. Unless they repent, they will suffer eternal death in the Lake of Fire.
I John 3:4; James 2:10-12; Romans 6:23;
Proverbs 14:34; Romans 7:14, 18, 24, 25; Psalm 130:3-4
SALVATION - Salvation is Gods plan to deliver human beings from sin through Christ,
and bring them into His Devine family as His children. Salvation is accomplished through repentance, baptism by full immersion
and the receiving of the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands. The Gospel (or "Good News") of the Kingdom is the message
preached by Christ showing the way for individuals to receive salvation and entrance into His family.
John 3:16-17; Romans
3:23-24; Romans 5:6-11; Acts 2:38-39; Psalm 103:10-14; Psalm 32:1-2; Romans 1:16
FAITH - Faith is the confident expectation of something hoped for and the evidence
of something not seen. Faith begins in the belief that God exists and that all things are created by Him. Faith comes by hearing
the word of God (the Bible). Faith requires action. Action comes in the form of obedience to God's Commandments. Faith is
necessary for salvation.
Hebrews 11:1-2; Romans 10:14, 17; Romans 5:1; James 2:19-20; I Peter 1:7-9 REPENTANCE- Repentance is a change of heart toward God and His law. It involves a profound remorse
and resolve to turn from sin and completely surrender one's self to God's will. It involves a lifelong commitment to overcoming
sin.
I John 3:4; Acts 2:38; 2 Corinthians 7:9-10; Acts 3:19; Psalm 51; Psalm 32:1-5
BAPTISM / LAYING ON OF HANDS - Baptism is a ceremony commanded by God which represents
the death and burial of the repentant sinner, and the resurrection of the new creature in Christ. It is purposed by God to
reinforce conviction and faith in the believer. Immediately after baptism, the hands of the elders are laid upon the believer
and prayers made asking God to give His Holy Spirit to the believer. This pictures the believers placing his life in the hands
of God, set apart by Him for service to His will.
Hebrews 6:2; Romans 6:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Matthew 3:13-17; Acts
10: 44-48; Acts 8:14-17; Acts 19:1-6
THE CHURCH- The church of God is the
spiritual body of Christ, made up of persons called by God in whom the Holy Spirit dwells. The church is the first fruits
of God's creation, the future Bride of Christ. The Church will ultimately be the center piece of God's family, and the governing
in His Kingdom.
Matthew 16:18; I Corinthians 12:12-14, 27; James 1:18; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Revelation 19:7- 9; Revelation
20: 4-6; 1 Peter 2:9
RESURRECTIONS AND JUDGMENT - The first resurrection will be a glorious time for believers
when they will be born into Gods family. They will live and reign with Christ for 1,000 years. After the 1,000 year
reign of Christ on earth there will be a second resurrection to physical life of all those who died without ever understanding
the way of God. This will give them their first chance for salvation. This time is also called the Great White Throne Judgment.
The incorrigibly wicked who reject God's gift of salvation will be destroyed in the Lake of Fire. The Bible calls this the
second death.
John 11:25-26; John 6:39-40; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15; Revelation 20:4-6; Ezekiel 37; Revelation
20:11-15; John 5:25-29
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