| 1. | The Bible in its writing was inspired by God and is the final authority for life.
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| 2. | God eternally exists as one being, revealed in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. |
| 3. | God created everything that exists, including the human race, out of nothing. |
| 4. | Mankind as a result of sinning by choice has incurred a sinful nature and both physical and spiritual death. All men sin in thought, word and deed. |
| 5. | The virgin Mary supernaturally conceived, then naturally bore Jesus who is both man and God forever. |
| 6. | The Lord Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead according to the Scripture. He ascended bodily into Heaven. He is seated at the right hand of the Father as our High Priest. His return to earth is imminent. |
| 7. | Salvation from the eternal penalty of sin is God's gift to every person who believes in the Bible's presentation of the Lord Jesus and accepts Him personally into his life. Such a person is a "born again believer". |
| 8. | Assurance of salvation, spiritual growth, and day-by-day forgiveness of sins comes by studying the Bible and applying its truth, including recognizing, confessing and turning away from sin. |
| 9. | Each Christian should worship the Lord regularly, both individually and with others. Worship includes all activity in general, but specifically Bible study, music and prayer. |
| 10. | There will be a bodily resurrection of all people. Those born again will enjoy an everlasting, blessed life. Those refusing God's salvation will suffer an eternal, conscious punishment. |
