The Bible is God’s inspired Book. In His word, we are given the knowledge necessary for salvation. It is the standard of character, test of experience, doctrine, and a record of God’s acts in history. (Ps. 119:105; Prov. 30:5, 6; Isa. 8:20; John 17:17; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17; Heb. 4:12; 2 Peter 1:20, 21.)

 

There is one God, a unity of 3 persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is immortal, all powerful, all-knowing, and ever present. He is beyond human comprehension, yet known through His self-revelation. He is love, worthy of worship, adoration and service. (Gen. 1:26; Deut. 6:4; Isa. 6:8; Matt. 28:19; John 3:16 2 Cor. 1:21, 22; 13:14; Eph. 4:4-6; 1 Peter 1:2.)

 

In Christ’s life of perfect obedience to God’s will, His life, death, and resurrection, God provided the only means of atonement may have eternal life, and the whole creation may have eternal life, and the whole creation may better understand the infinite and holy love of the Creator.  (Gen. 3:15; Ps. 22:1; Isa. 53; John 3:16; 14:30; Rom. 1:4; 3:25; 4:25; 8:3, 4; 1 Cor. 15:3, 4, 20-22; 2 Cor. 5:14, 15, 19-21; Phil. 2:6-11; Col. 2:15; 1 Peter 2:21, 22; 1 John 2:2; 4:10.)

 

Having a Christian lifestyle means that we are to be a godly people who think, feel, and act in harmony with biblical principles in all aspects of personal and social life. Our amusement and entertainment should meet the highest standards of Christian taste. Our dress should be simple, modest, and neat. True beauty does not consist of outward adornment, but in the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit. Our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit. Along with adequate exercise and rest, we are to adopt a healthful diet and abstain from unclean foods, alcoholic beverages and the use of drugs and narcotics. (Gen. 7:2; Exod. 20:15; Lev. 11:1-47; Ps. 106:3; Rom. 12:1, 2; 1 Cor. 6:19, 20; 10:31; 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1; 10:5; Eph. 5:1-21; Phil. 2:4; 4:8; 1 Tim. 2:9, 10; Titus 2:11, 12; 1 Peter 3:1-4; 1 John 2:6; 3 John 2.)

 

Marriage was established in Eden between a man and a woman in loving companionship. A Christian marriage is a commitment to God as well as to each other who share a common faith. A Christian marriage should reflect love, honor, respect, and responsibility. Parents are to bring up their children to love and obey the Lord by example and their words. (Gen. 2:18-25; Exod. 20:12; Deut. 6:5-9; Prov. 22:6; Mal. 4:5, 6; Matt. 5:31, 32; 19:3-9, 12; Mark 10:11, 12; John 2:1-11; 1 Cor. 7:7, 10, 11; 2 Cor. 6:14; Eph. 5:21-33; 6:1-4.)

 

Man and woman were made in the image of God with individuality, the power and freedom to think and to do. Biologically created male and female, they were created for the glory of God and are called to love Him, one another, and to care for the environment. (Gen. 1:26-28; 2:7, 15; 3; Ps. 8:4-8; 51:5, 10; 58:3; Jer. 17:9; Acts 17:24-28; Rom. 5:12-17; 2 Cor. 5:19, 20; Eph. 2:3; 1 Thess. 5:23; 1 John 3:4; 4:7, 8, 11, 20.)

 

The 7th day Sabbath is a day of delightful communication with God and one another. It is the 4th commandment of God’s unchangeable law that requires its observance as a day of rest, worship, and ministry in harmony with the teaching and practice of Jesus. It is a symbol of our redemption, sanctification, a token of our allegiance, and a foretaste of our eternal future in heaven. (Gen. 2:1-3; Exod. 20:8-11; 31:13-17; Lev. 23:32; Deut. 5:12-15; Isa. 56:5, 6; 58:13, 14; Ezek. 20:12, 20; Matt. 12:1-12; Mark 1:32; Luke 4:16; Heb. 4:1-11.)

 

The experience of salvation is one of infinite love and mercy. Jesus, who knew no sin, became sin for us, so that in Him we might be made the righteousness of God.  Led by the Holy Spirit, we sense our need, acknowledge our sinfulness, repent of transgressions and exercise faith in Jesus, as our Saviour and Lord. (Gen. 3:15; Isa. 45:22; Isa. 53; Jer. 31:31-34; Ezek. 33:11; 36:25-27; Hab. 2:4; Mark 9:23, 24; John 3:3-8, 16; 16:8; Rom. 3:21-26; 8:1-4, 14-17; 5:6-10; 10:17; 12:2; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Gal. 1:4; 3:13, 14, 26; 4:4-7; Eph. 2:4-10; Col. 1:13, 14; Titus 3:3-7; Heb. 8:7-12; 1 Peter 1:23; 2:21, 22; 2 Peter 1:3, 4; Rev. 13:8.)

 

Baptism is the open confession of our faith in Jesus Christ and a declaration to walk in the newness of life by immersion in water. It is a symbol of our union with Christ, the forgiveness of sins and reception of the Holy Spirit. (Matt. 28:19, 20; Acts 2:38; 16:30-33; 22:16; Rom. 6:1-6; Gal. 3:27; Col. 2:12, 13.)

 

All humanity is now involved in a great controversy between Christ and Satan regarding the character of God, His law and His sovereignty over the universe. This conflict originated in heaven when a created being endowed with freedom of choice, in self-exaltation became Satan, God’s adversary, and led into rebellion a portion of the angels. He introduced the spirit of rebellion into this world when he led Adam and Eve into sin. (Gen. 3; 6-8; Job 1:6-12; Isa. 14:12-14; Ezek. 28:12-18; Rom. 1:19-32; 3:4; 5:12-21; 8:19-22; 1 Cor. 4:9; Heb. 1:14; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Peter 3:6; Rev. 12:4-9.)

 

The second coming of Christ is the blessed hope of the church and the grand climax of the gospel. It will be literal, personal, visible, and worldwide. When He returns, the righteous dead will be resurrected together with the righteous living and will be taken to heaven. The time of His coming has not been revealed, and we are encouraged to be ready at all times. (Matt. 24; Mark 13; Luke 21; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Cor. 15:51-54; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 5:1-6; 2 Thess. 1:7-10; 2:8; 2 Tim. 3:1-5; Titus 2:13; Heb. 9:28; Rev. 1:7; 14:14-20; 19:11-21.)