This is the Blessed Hope. (Matthew 25:46; John 5:28-29; John 11:25-26; Revelation 20:5-6; Revelation 20:12-15), We believe the souls of the redeemed are, at death, absent from the body and present with the Lord. It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and of every church of the Lord Jesus Christ to endeavor to make disciples of all nations. 13. We believe that Satan was once holy and enjoyed heavenly honors; but, through pride and ambition to be as the Almighty, fell and drew after him a host of angels; and that he is now the malignant prince of the power of the air, and the unholy god of this world. Special creation of the existing space-time universe and all its basic systems and kinds of organisms in the six literal days of the creation week. A summary of what most Baptist Associations include is found in one of our Baptist.org presentations, Why We Are Baptists. He is fatherly in His attitude toward all men. It is Gods revelation to man, inerrantas originally written by Spirit-controlled men. 4. Genesis 12:13; Exodus 19:58; 1 Samuel 8:47, 1922; Isaiah 5:17; Jeremiah 31:31ff. [4], The BF&M includes 18 topics which are position statements of the SBC. To respect leadership and support harmony that is compatible with biblical truth, understanding that insubordination in any form incompatible with any professional relationship with Boston Baptist College. He is destined to the judgment of an eternal justice in the Lake of Fire. He is the Maker and Supreme Ruler of Heaven and earth. 3:00pm 5:30pm, Crusaders Teens (Seasonal) Thereby, being deeply convicted of our guilt, danger, and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy, at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ and openly confessing Him as our only and all-sufficient Savior. Freedom in any orderly relationship of human life is always limited and never absolute. We hold him to be man's great tempter, the enemy of God and His Christ, the accuser of the saints, the author of all false religion, the chief power behind the present apostasy, the lord of the antichrist, and the author of all powers of darkness-destined, however, to final defeat at the hands of God's own Son, and the judgment of an eternal justice in hell, a place prepared for him and his angels. That is a good question. [5] The most controversial points were in the areas of male priority (in marriage and in ministry, specifically the pastorate), the exegetical standard by which the Bible is to be interpreted, and a catalogue of specific sins.[6]. Pre-Millennial, KJV Baptist Church. Directions. He has the God-given responsibility to provide for, to protect, and to lead his family. Married persons, husbands and wives, are commanded to exclusive sexual fidelity to each other while single persons are called to abstinence (Heb.13:4). Autonomy and independence of the Local Church. A wife is to submit herself graciously to the servant leadership of her husband even as the church willingly submits to the headship of Christ. Means and methods used for the improvement of society and the establishment of righteousness among men can be truly and permanently helpful only when they are rooted in the regeneration of the individual by the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. Article VI. (Mark 9:43-48; Luke 16:19-26; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Revelation 20:11-15), (Statement of Faith ratified February 5th, 2017), exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word. (Genesis 1:26-27; 3:1-6; 3:24; John 3:1-21; Romans 1:18, 32; Romans 3:10-19; Romans 5:12, 19), We believe that the salvation of sinners is divinely initiated and wholly of grace through the intervention of the Son of God. Baptist Deacon, there are some churches that have no statement of faith. We believe that Gods design for the family is modeled in the leadership of the church. We believe the scriptures teach that giving is one of the fundamentals of the faith; that God is the Source of all blessings, temporal and spiritual; that tithing is a Bible principle, and that the storehouse for the tithe in this present age is the common treasury of the church; that we are under obligation to serve God with our time, talents . Jesus said He is the Door (singular), and any other path is . The Church. Portuguese The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love. The Scriptures. The traditional SBC view is that all Scripture is equally inspired by God.[7]. To be a model of biblical character in all aspects of deportment and interactions and so to avoid any offensive or inappropriate activity or appearance that could impugn the integrity of the institution. The new birth is a new creation in Christ Jesus. The Holy Bible is absolutely inerrant, unadulterated, and authoritative in its . Watch Live Here : https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https://bit.ly/Highschoolbasketball_BoysThe Faith Baptist (Davison, MI) varsity . (John 17:17; Romans 6:1-14; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Galatians 5:16-23; Ephesians 2:6; Ephesians 5:25-27; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 1 John 3:2; Jude 24-25; Revelation 22:11), We believe adoption means to be placed as a son. (John 3:15; Acts 4:12; 16:31; Romans 10:9-13; Ephesians 2:8-9), Section 13: Separation and Sanctification, We believe that sanctificationis the divine setting apart of the believer unto God, and that the Scriptures clearly teach non-conformity to the world for every believer. It excludes boasting and promotes humility. He now dwells in all believers as the living and ever present Lord. Faith is the acceptance of Jesus Christ and commitment of the entire personality to Him as Lord and Saviour. Missionary effort on the part of all rests thus upon a spiritual necessity of the regenerate life, and is expressly and repeatedly commanded in the teachings of Christ. Parents are to demonstrate to their children Gods pattern for marriage. It is Gods unique gift to reveal the union between Christ and His church and to provide for the man and the woman in marriage the framework for intimate companionship, the channel of sexual expression according to biblical standards, and the means for procreation of the human race. ; 20:1ff. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, with authority of the local church, to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life, that it is prerequisite to the privileges of a church relation and the Lord's Supper; in which the members of the church by the sacred use of bread and wine are to commemorate together the dying love of Christ; preceded always by solemn self-examination. Address. ; 2 Thessalonians 1:7ff. Through illumination He enables men to understand truth. For every article of our statement of faith rests upon the foundation of Christ: We exalt Him as our only hope and source for the forgiveness of sin, and the grace of salvation. A wife is to submit herself graciously to the servant leadership of her husband even as the church willingly submits to the headship of Christ. 1714 SE 36th Ave; Ocala . The Scriptures The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. The new birth opens all human faculties and creates a thirst for knowledge. A. Regeneration, or the new birth, is a work of Gods grace whereby believers become new creatures in Christ Jesus. We believe the Bible to be the center of true Christian unity and the supreme and final authority against which all matters of doctrine, faith, human conduct, creeds, and opinions shall be tested. Be sure to look for the continuation of this article to find further discussion regarding the Baptist Distinctives! 6:00pm 8:00pm. We believe that the Bible is clear that the next event on the prophetic timetable is the Rapture of the saved (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). The new birth of mans spirit by Gods Holy Spirit means the birth of love for others. He is worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love. We believe God brought all creation into being in six literal 24-hour days and that He rested on the 7th day. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. Therefore, we believe creation to be approximately 6000 years old. Christians have a spiritual debtorship to the whole world, a holy trusteeship in the gospel, and a binding stewardship in their possessions. (Matthew 26:17-29; Acts 2:46; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-33), We believe that the Universal Church, which is Christs body, has been given a mandate by Christ Himself to be Gods missionary society to the entire world. Christ, the Lord, bore our sin in His own body on the crossthe just dying for the unjust. Activities on the Lords Day should be commensurate with the Christians conscience under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation. Water baptism is a prerequisite to the privileges of membership in the local church. ; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:13; Isaiah 43:3,15; 64:8; Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13; Matthew 6:9ff. How are you different from a Methodist, a Presbyterian, an Episcopal, a Pentecostal, or a Catholic? These distinctives are easily remembered using the acrostic BRAPSISS and here is a breakdown for us to better understand: These distinctives in faith and practice have set those who have become known as Baptists (and their forefathers) as being distinct from all other forms of religion, including Catholics and Protestants. There is no other "way" (religion, etc.) The change was made over concerns that some groups were elevating the recorded words of Jesus[d] in Scripture over other Scriptural passages (or, in some cases, claiming that Jesus' silence on an issue held priority over other passages explicitly discussing a topic, an example being homosexuality). We believe in the Biblical story of . The Lord is doing His work in this world through local churches. (John 10:28-29; Romans 8:35-39; Philippians 1:6; Jude 1). What makes you different than any other faith or religion? To set forth in order a declaration of those things what are most surely believed among us, we place on record the Confession of Faith to which we as the community of Boston Baptist College fully subscribe. What We Believe. We believe that the New Testament church is a local assembly of baptized believers who have voluntarily joined themselves together to carry out the Great Commission. Our sovereign God brought about our new creation in a manner above our comprehension, solely by the power of the Holy Spirit in connection with divine truth. Preaching The Gospel As It Is To Men As They Are. Statement of Faith . 3. Lets face it many Baptists are proud, and that is OK in a manner of speaking, because we have a rich heritage. We further believe that water baptism by immersion is to be observed once, and is a sign of identification and a testimony to the believers new life in Christ. Genesis 18:1ff. ; Psalms 2:7ff. Because all humans are sinful, they are separated from God and stand in need of rescue and redemption. Children are to honor and obey their parents. His presence in the Christian is the guarantee that God will bring the believer into the fullness of the stature of Christ. The problem arises, however, when we make being Baptist a badge of honor rather than a method of identification. Justification includes the pardon of sin and the imputationof Gods righteousness. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture. The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. Every Christian should seek to bring industry, government, and society as a whole under the sway of the principles of righteousness, truth, and brotherly love. Webelievein the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Genesis 13:14-17; Ezekiel 37; Romans 11:1-32), Section 22: The Rapture and Other Future Events, We believe in the imminent, pre-millennialreturn of Christ for His Church. 16. He was raised from the dead with a glorified body and appeared to His disciples as the person who was with them before His crucifixion. Furthermore, Gods name is put upon us. We believe that any form of homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery and pornography are sinful perversions of Gods gift of sex. 17. The 2000 BF&M has been criticized[citation needed] for including a specific list of contemporary sins, which could lead to endless additions. There was both praise and criticism for the significant changes to the BF&M in the 2000 revision. This phase of His coming is known as the Revelation of Jesus Christ. Cooperation is desirable between the various Christian denominations, when the end to be attained is itself justified, and when such cooperation involves no violation of conscience or compromise of loyalty to Christ and His Word as revealed in the New Testament. Section 201 of the United States Copyright Act specifies that the employeris considered the author of a work made for hire, and owns all the rights comprised in the copyright except in cases where the employer and the employee have expressly agreed otherwise in a written instrument signed by them.. It is scriptural for churches to cooperate with each other in defending the faith and for the furthering of the gospel. God, in His own time and in His own way, will bring the world to its appropriate end. Accordingly, the Governing Board, the administration, the faculty, and all other employees of Boston Baptist College affirm the following code of professional ethics. Exodus 20:811; Matthew 12:112; 28:1ff. (Luke 24:36-42; John 20:24-29). To Him we owe the highest love, reverence, and obedience. The unrighteous will be consigned to Hell, the place of everlasting punishment. We believe that God rejects any attempt to alter ones gender by surgery or appearance. Our Baptist forefathers have held to the above noted distinctives since the time of Christ creating an unbroken trail of Truth from that day till this one. We believe that, by His finished work on the cross and His unceasing ministry of intercession in Glory, Jesus Christ has procured for every believer eternal redemption, eternal salvation, and everlasting life. He will return in power and glory to judge the world which he created, consummate His mission, and assume His rightful throne. (I Corinthians 15:51-58; John 14:1-4; Titus 2:11-14). The consequence of that sin causes all men to be totally depraved and partakers of Adams fallen nature. The state has no right to impose taxes for the support of any form of religion. Only the grace of God can bring man into His holy fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative purpose of God. He exalts Christ. The Family. Smith, James A., Sr. "A confession of faith worthy of support." By "The Holy Bible" we mean that collection of sixty-six books, from Genesis to Revelation, which, as originally written, does not only contain and convey the Word of God but IS the very Word of God. We believe the Savior, by His atoning work and through His Gospel, gave hope to every member of the human family. We also believe that the husband is to be the head of the home and, together with his wife, has the responsibility to bring up their children in the caring guidance, counsel, and discipline of the Lord. We believe that repentance and faith are sacred duties and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God; whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession and supplication . Church and state should be separate. As terms of relationship at any level within our faith community, Boston Baptist College prohibits all members of the college community from public advocacy or promotion for any position that sex outside of a biblically defined marriage is morally acceptable. As a part of the Southern Baptist Convention, IMB is guided by a board of trustees elected by the convention in its annual meetings. In such a congregation each member is responsible and accountable to Christ as Lord. Baptists are a people of deep beliefs and cherished doctrines. He seals the believer unto the day of final redemption. Therefore, we are under just condemnation without defense or excuse. 5:3; Col. 3:56). The official SBC website, when referencing the Scripture, uses the. These distinctives are those beliefs and practices that establish the unique character of the New Testament faith, setting it apart as distinct from any and all other faiths or systems of belief of religious thought. The husband and wife are of equal worth before God, since both are created in God's image. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believers faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Saviour, the believers death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. Each church, however, is to depend solely upon the Holy Bible for Faith and Practice. (Ephesians 5:21-6:4), We believe that man was created innocent, in the image of God, and under His law; Adam fell from his sinless state by voluntary transgression and all men sinned in him. 2:1214) and thus the college community unites in the conviction that God opposes any attempt to alter ones gender by surgery or appearance. The programs and activities governing St. Paul Church shall be based upon and at all times shall be consistent with the following Baptist Doctrine. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. Exodus 17:12; 18:17ff. In accordance with the spirit and teachings of Christ they should do all in their power to put an end to war. Thurs. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. 11. By his free choice man sinned against God and brought sin into the human race. To maintain professional and mentoring relationships with students while never violating propriety or losing the capacity to lead or discipline students objectively avoiding preferential treatment of any student at all times. In addition to academic classes, every day includes a traditional assembly, bible study and extra . It is a Christian institution for regular observance. To receive no substantial gifts from students, vendors, or others associated with the professional completion of job responsibilities so as to create any hint of conflict of interest. (Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-47; Acts 15:13-18; Acts 20:17-28; Romans 1:16; Romans 3:22; 1 Corinthians 11:2; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 2:13-16; Ephesians 3:1-6; Ephesians 4:11-13; Ephesians 5:23-24; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy 3:1-7). Christian people throughout the world should pray for the reign of the Prince of Peace. It is a solemn and beautiful emblem that declares our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior as well . (John 14:3; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; Titus 2:13; Revelation 19:11-21; Revelation 20:1-6). A Statement of Faith is just a summary. Faith Church 11 Glenridge Road Rexford, NY 12148. They are therefore under obligation to serve Him with their time, talents, and material possessions; and should recognize all these as entrusted to them to use for the glory of God and for helping others. We believe that Jesus Christ instituted the Lords Supper to commemorate His death until He comes again. (Isaiah 53:4-7; John 3:1-21; Acts 4:12; Acts 15:11; Romans 3:10; Romans 3: 23- 25; Romans 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:7; Hebrews 2:14; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 2:2; 1 John 4:10), We believe in the bodily resurrection of Christ and in His ascension into Heaven, where He now sits at the right hand of the Father as our High Priest. It is the glorious display of Gods sovereign goodness, and is infinitely wise, holy, and unchangeable. 1. A Statement of Faith is just a summary. Our statement of faith also makes explicit what is foundational to our doctrinal commitmentsthe gospel of Jesus Christ, which is the primary . The Trinity - We believe the Godhead exists eternally in three persons . Addresses issues of contemporary concern soteriological inclusivism (Section IV), family (Section XVIII), gender (Section III), sexual immorality, adultery, homosexuality, pornography, and abortion (Section XV). It is a testimony to his faith in the final resurrection of the dead. We believe God the Father is an infinite, eternal, sovereignSpirit Who is absolutely holy and self-existent. Genesis 3:15; Exodus 3:14-17; 6: . It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Genesis 1:2628; 2:1525; 3:120; Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:49; Joshua 24:15; 1 Samuel 1:2628; Psalms 51:5; 78:18; 127; 128; 139:1316; Proverbs 1:8; 5:1520; 6:2022; 12:4; 13:24; 14:1; 17:6; 18:22; 22:6,15; 23:1314; 24:3; 29:15, 17; 31:1031; Ecclesiastes 4:912; 9:9; Malachi 2:1416; Matthew 5:3132; 18:25; 19:39; Mark 10:612; Romans 1:1832; 1 Corinthians 7:116; Ephesians 5:2133; 6:14; Colossians 3:1821; 1 Timothy 5:8, 14; 2 Timothy 1:35; Titus 2:35; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Peter 3:17. We believe that a Baptist church is a congregation of baptized believers associated by a covenant of faith and fellowship of the Gospel; observing the ordinances of Christ; governed by His laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word; that its officers of ordination are pastors or elders, whose qualifications, claims, and duties are clearly defined in the Scriptures. Gods provision for holy living is in the believers identification with Christ as Savior, the indwelling Person and power of the Holy Spirit, the believers submission to Him, and the powerful Word of God. In consequence of which, all men are now sinners, not by constraint, but by choice, and therefore under just condemnation without defense or excuse. Sunday Mornings: 9:00 AM In-Person 10:30 AM In-Person 10:30 AM Live Streaming Online. We believe in God's electing grace; that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the Gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the Gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation. To refrain from the violation of any civil or criminal law that could adversely affect Boston Baptist College or bring reproach upon the cause of Christ. The Holy Spirit on earth is the active agent of the God-head, who constantly seeks within its ranks to bring about conformity and obedience to the Word of God and the will of God. To pursue a balanced, disciplined approach to personal health. Deuteronomy 4:1, 5, 9, 14; 6:110; 31:1213; Nehemiah 8:18; Job 28:28; Psalms 19:7ff. In its broadest sense salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. . All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation. The living in Christ shall then be caught up to meet the Lord in the air without tasting death, and all shall be caught up to meet the Lord in the air before the seventieth week of Daniel. We further believe the wedding ceremony is an act of worship before God where one man and one woman are joined in holy matrimony. Boston Baptist College teaches and practices the ministry of the Holy Spirit from a textual and historical position rather than that which is espoused by the modern Charismatic interpretation. There are several Baptist Associations that have been formulated for their volunteer member churches. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. While not stated in the 2000 BF&M, some churches also apply this interpretation to deacons, being a pastoral office of the church, and will not ordain women or allow them to serve as deacons. We believe that the Church, which is the Body of Christ, was begun on the Day of Pentecost. Editorial changes, such as the use of gender-inclusive language, considered improvements of the form of the statement. I have heard folk say, I am Baptist to the bone if you cut me bless God, Ill bleed Baptist! The local church is: under the leadership of officers, who are Elders (one of which is the Pastor) and Deacons, whose qualifications and duties are clearly defined in the Scriptures. Genesis 12:13; Exodus 19:56; Isaiah 6:18; Matthew 9:3738; 10:515; 13:1830, 3743; 16:19; 22:910; 24:14; 28:1820; Luke 10:118; 24:4653; John 14:1112; 15:78,16; 17:15; 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2; 8:2640; 10:4248; 13:23; Romans 10:1315; Ephesians 3:111; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:5; Hebrews 2:13; 11:3912:2; 1 Peter 2:410; Revelation 22:17. Lottie Moon Offering & Generosity Resources, Lottie Moon Offering and Generosity Resources. Magistrates are to be prayed for, conscientiously honored, and obeyed, except in things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who is the only Lord of the conscience and the coming King of kings. These are the beliefs and biblical distinctives of First Baptist Classical Academy in Kamloops. (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:45-48; Acts 1:8), We believe in the existence and personality of angels, both holy angels and fallen angels (demons). Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. We further believe that from the time of Christ until now God has continued to provide complete and chronological evidence through the writers of history. Services. 11:79; 1 Tim. Repentance is characterized by godly sorrow for sin which is offensive to God and destructive to the soul. (All matters of finance, of student or staff performance are to be discussed only with the appropriate parties within secured office space not in the hallways, cafeteria, or areas where confidential information could be overheard even inadvertently.). Evidence of our new creation appears in the holy fruits of repentance, faith, and newness of life. He convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. 6:1820; Gal. God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace. NOVEMBER 1994. We must remember that first and foremost, we are Christians blood-bought, eternally saved, Christ professing, grace given, mercy receiving, repentant sinners who the Father in heaven has spared from the fiery pits of Hell! It is composed solely of born-again believers who have been called out from among the Jews and Gentiles. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a gift from God. B. Justification is Gods gracious and full acquittal upon principles of His righteousness of all sinners who repent and believe in Christ. Insults, slurs and other forms of derogatory speech or actions have no place in a Christian community or thoughtful dialogue, and will be worthy of disciplinary action. According to His promise, Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly in glory to the earth; the dead will be raised; and Christ will judge all men in righteousness. We believe the Scriptures teach that Christian baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Ghost; to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect, in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life; that it is prerequisite to He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. 1:2627; 1 Cor. ; 7:11; 23:9; 28:19; Mark 1:911; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:613; 17:18; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:1415; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 John 5:7. He cultivates Christian character, comforts believers, and bestows the spiritual gifts by which they serve God through His church. Adapted from the 1853 New Hampshire Confession of Faith . It is clearly commanded of God that all believers should live lives of separation from all worldly and sinful practices and to be holy as He is holy. We believe in one God, existing in three persons, known as the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit ( Matthew 28:19 "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost"; Genesis 1:1, 26-27; John 10:30, 37-38 ).
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