I Believe that there is one living and true GOD, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; this triune God created all, upholds all, and governs all.I Believe that the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully inspired, without error in the original manuscripts, and the infallible rule of faith and practice.
I Believe in God the Father, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in Holiness, wisdom, power, and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of all; that He hears and answers prayer; and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through faith in Jesus Christ.I Believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. I Believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teaching, His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and personal, visible return to earth.
I Believe the miracles of Christ were real, literal, tangible, and not natural coincidental occurrences; or merely emotional experiences.
I Believe in the Holy Spirit, who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment; and to regenerate, sanctify and empower all that believe in Jesus Christ for ministry.
I Believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding helper, teacher, and guide.
I Believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all the Biblical gifts of the Holy Spirit.
I Believe that all people are sinners by nature and choice and, therefore, are under condemnation; that God regenerates by the Holy Spirit, those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord.
I Believe the offer of salvation is God's love-gift to all. Those who accept it by faith, apart from works, become new creatures in Christ
I Believe that Jesus Christ baptizes the seeking believer with the Holy Spirit and empowers the believers for service, often subsequent to regeneration.
I Believe in the universal church, the living spiritual body, of which Christ is the head, and all regenerated persons are members.
I Believe that Jesus committed two ordinances to the church: 1) Baptism and, 2) the Lord's Supper. I believe in baptism by immersion and communion open to all believers.
I Believe also in the laying on of hands for baptism of the Holy Spirit, for ordination of pastors, elders, and deacons, and receiving from the Holy Spirit through the believer the gift of healing.
I Believe in the personal, visible return of Christ to the earth and the establishing of His Kingdom, in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment and eternal blessing of the righteous, and the endless suffering of the wicked.
I Believe that the Shabbat (the Sabbath) is on the seventh day, Saturday, and that it is a joy to observe it, not kept as a burden, or as necessary for Justification, but in Christian liberty; and that, "The Sabbath is intended as a time of devotion, not a subjection to burdensome rules. It is for the benefit of man, to be taken advantage of. As a demonstration of God's love, and a partaking of His blessing, the seventh day apparently has not been permanently set aside." -Missler
I Believe that the Biblical Holy Days should be kept, when possible, not as a burden, or as necessary for Justification, but in Christian liberty; and that, "The (Holy Days) [are] intended as a time of devotion (and celebration), not a subjection to burdensome rules. It is for the benefit of man, to be taken advantage of. As a demonstration of God's love, and a partaking of His blessing, the (Holy Days) apparently has not been permanently set aside." -Missler (with my edits)
What I Will
Personal Creeds:
I Will follow the Lord my God to the best of my ability, for all of my days, seeking Him first in all things, looking to Him for guidance, direction, and inspiration above all and at any cost.
I Will lead my family toward the initiating and sustaining of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as commanded me as a father and husband before God. I will seek every and all opportunities to present God to my family when I get up in the morning, throughout the day, and when I go to bed. I will leave a legacy of Godliness for my family.
I Will be faithful to my wife for as long as we both shall live. I will love her and provide for her and seek to lift her up and face her toward the Lord. I will encourage her and lead her as is commanded me in the Bible.
I Will train my sons and daughters in the ways of the Lord, showing them in contrast to the ways of the world so that they can fight them (being wise as serpents, yet gentle as doves), training them in spiritual and physical knowledge. I will expect the best of them and give them my time, attention, encouragement, and discipline as I have strength. I will strive, not to be a good father, but I shall pray to be, and work toward being, the best father ever. As I say, “Aim for the stars, and you might make the moon.”
I Will train myself spiritually through daily prayer, daily bible study, daily Bible reading, periodic fasting, preaching God’s word, seeking Him in all things, submission to Him in all things. I will surround myself with the spiritually strong so that I can learn, be encouraged, and so that I can help the spiritually weak.
I Will see to it that I and my children are trained in Apologetics, Hermeneutics, Physics, higher mathematics, business, writing, history, civics, music, voice, multiple languages, elocution, public speaking, statesmanship (poise, tact, & diplomacy), counseling, martial arts, individual and team sports, marksmanship, hunting, mechanical repair and maintenance, wilderness survival, swimming, current technology, and critical thinking – always filtering all things through the lens of the Bible.
I Will maintain myself physically through exercise, rest, eating of good foods, following Biblical dietary laws where I can, and the latest in medical research where I can. I will strive to attain the longest useful lifespan possible using every tool and technique that is not an affront to God. I will do so in hopes of presenting a witness and the Gospel to as many of the lost as possible.
I Will educate myself to the highest level possible, attaining a PhD. I will use this knowledge to the glory of God in all things I do. I will write in various forms of media, presenting challenging and creative, and often controversial views.
I Will establish biblically oriented traditions and rituals for my family so that these traditions and rituals may be passed on to children’s children – such as a weekly Bible study, unique annual holiday celebrations, communion, and coming-of-age celebrations.
I Will be a faithful steward, managing all of the assets that are lent to me by God, wisely and according to Biblical principals. I will tithe, save and invest, and provide for my family upon my death. I will also manage, keep well repaired, and clean all dwellings I inhabit, and vehicles I drive. I will pass on the need for stewardship in all things to my children.
I Will live life with focus, drive, and determination; tempered by flexibility and a friendly empathy.
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