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Our
Core Beliefs |
We,
the members of First Baptist Church of Charlotte, Michigan, in
order to fulfill the commission of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ, do hereby subscribe to these Core Beliefs.
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In one
God, eternally existing in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and
the Holy Spirit.
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That Jesus Christ, the Son, is true
God and the agent of creation of this universe. He gave up His
position with the Father and took on the likeness of man through
the conception of the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin. He died in
our place for our sins, descended into Hell, physically rose
again, and ascended into Heaven to sit at the right hand of God,
the Father, making Him the only mediator between God and
humankind.
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That the Holy Spirit's ministry is to
reveal Christ to individuals for the salvation and sanctification
of their souls. He further teaches and provides gifts to the
believers equipping them to serve Jesus Christ.
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That the
Holy Bible is inspired by God and is the supreme and final
authority in faith and life. Written under God's inspiration, it
is universal and without doctrinal error.
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That
humankind was created in the image of God. Having a free will,
however, humankind chose to go their own independent way, thereby
sinning, and incurring spiritual death. Salvation is a gift of God
and in no way a result of any good works. Salvation is
received only by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
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That life is a gift of God which
begins at conception with its ownership vested in its Creator.
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That
human sexuality is designed for physical expression only in the
bonds of marriage between a man and a woman.
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That
the New Testament church is a group of believers committed to
Jesus Christ. They come together for worship and fellowship. By
the power, leading and gifting of the Holy Spirit they are
committed to evangelism, discipleship, and ministry in the
church and community. They are to encourage and educate each other
in local, national, and world missions.
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That
baptism is a reenactment of Romans 6:4; being buried with Christ
in baptism, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Baptism is an external witness of the believer's
previous experience; death to sin, burial of the old life, and
resurrection to newness of life.
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That
the Lord's Supper is a remembrance of the Lord's death and a
promise of His return.
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In the
imminent, visible return of Jesus Christ to earth to establish His
kingdom of justice and peace. He will have dominion and power
forever more.
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