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Our Beliefs
Statement 2. The One True Godhead Statement 3. The Fall of Man Statement 4. Repentance Statement 5. The Salvation of Man Statement 6. Baptism in Water Statement 7. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit Statement 8. Communion or the Lord’s Supper Statement 9. The Laying on of Hands Statement 10. The Church Statement 11. The Resurrection Statement 12. Eternity Statement 1. The Authority of Scripture. The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and is His primary method of communicating with mankind. In it one finds God’s plan of provision for the spiritual, emotional, physical and material needs of His people, as well as His expectations of their response. (Psalm 19:7, 119:89-91, 2 Timothy 3:16-17) Back to Top Statement 2. The One True Godhead The Godhead is comprised of three separate and distinct personalities, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, who function as one entity. God the Father is the traditionally thought of God in Heaven. Jesus Christ is God in human form. The Holy Spirit is God as He lives in and helps each believer to accomplish his/her ministry in life. (Matthew 28:19, 1 John 5:7, Romans 8:11) Back to Top Statement 3. The Fall of Man Man was created good and upright in God’s own image, but he sinned by choosing to disobey God’s Word. Now, mankind’s only hope of restoration is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Genesis 1:26-28, 3:1-7, Romans 3:22-24) Back to Top Statement 4. Repentance According to its original definition, to repent means “to think differently”. Specifically, each person must consider his/her need for the Savior, Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:19) This change in thinking will ultimately result in a change of behavior (Acts 26:20), but the process remains distinct for each individual. (Philippians 2:12-13, Romans 12:2) Back to Top Statement 5. The Salvation of Man Salvation is a free gift that cannot be earned; it must be received by faith. (Ephesians 2:8, Romans 3:22-27) A person’s actions do not save him/her. Faith in Christ, however, will show itself through the following actions (James 2:17): a) The believer will confess Jesus as Lord. (Romans 10:9) b) The believer will demonstrate love for others. (1 John 3:14, 23) Back to Top Statement 6. Baptism in Water Baptism is a public declaration that the believer chooses to identify with Jesus in His death, burial and resurrection. All who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior should be baptized in water. (Romans 6:3-9) Back to Top Statement 7. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit Every believer can expect and seek to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, just as Jesus spoke about (Acts 1:4-5, John 7:38-39) and is demonstrated throughout the book of Acts. (Acts 2:1-4, 8:14-17, 10:44-46, 19:5-6) With this experience comes the provision of power for telling others about Christ. (Acts 1:8) Back to Top Statement 8. Communion or the Lord’s Supper According to Jesus’ own words, believers are to partake of His Body and Blood on a regular basis in order to remind themselves of His sacrifice for their sins, and to receive His spiritual nourishment. (Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 11:24-28, John 6:51-57) Back to Top Statement 9. The Laying on of Hands The practice of placing hands upon a person is a scriptural means of conveying some aspect of God’s power into his/her life. (Acts 19:1-7, 13:2-3, 2 Timothy 1:6, Matthew 9:27-29, Acts 28:8-9, Mark 10:13-16) Back to Top Statement 10. The Church The church is a group of believers, working together like the parts of a body to accomplish the purposes of God on the earth. Therefore, every member should seek to discover and fulfill his/her God-given ministry within the church and/or beyond. (Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27) Back to Top Statement 11. The Resurrection Jesus is coming again to the Earth to bring to Heaven all those who have received Him as Lord. At that time, all believers who have died will be raised, followed by those that are still alive. (1 Corinthians 15:51-53) Back to Top Statement 12. Eternity A person’s acceptance or rejection of the Lord Jesus Christ determines where he/she will spend eternity. Those who have rejected Him will be banished from the Presence of God and will dwell in torment in the place the Bible calls Hell. Those who have accepted His work of salvation will live forever with Him. (Revelation 20:11-15, 2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21-22) Back to Top
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Northway Christian Family Church 37 Homer Ave | Queensbury, NY 12804 518-745-8985 |
Northway Christian Family Church accepts the Holy Bible as the complete foundation for knowing God. The following statements describe our beliefs. We present them so that all of our members can use them in describing their faith.