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Jeremy Meier
Ministries Statement of Beliefs
About God
God is the Creator and
Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three
persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three
are co-equal and are one God. Scripture Basis: Genesis 1:1,
26-27; Genesis 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2
Corinthians 13:14
About Man
Man is made in the
spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the
supreme object of God's creation. Although man has tremendous
potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience
toward God called "sin." This attitude separates man from God.
Scripture Basis: Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a;
Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
About Eternity
Man was created to
exist forever. After death, one will either exist eternally
united with God in Heaven, or exist eternally separated from God
in Hell. The gift of eternal life is freely offered to every
individual. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
Scripture Basis: John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans
6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 18:8; Matthew 25:44, 4
About Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ is the
Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a
sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice
for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He rose from
the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and
death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to
Earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Scripture
Basis: Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; John 14:10-30;
Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts
1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
About Salvation
Salvation is a gift
from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by
self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting Jesus Christ
as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's
penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus
Christ into his life by faith. Scripture Basis: Romans 6:23;
Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians
3:26; Romans 5:1
About Eternal
Security
Because God gives man
eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer can securely
believe that salvation is for eternity. Salvation is maintained
by the grace and power of God, not by self-effort of the
Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives
this security. Scripture Basis: John 10:28; Hebrews 7:25;
Hebrews 10:10; 1 Peter 1:3-5
About the Holy
Spirit
The Holy Spirit is
co-equal with the Father and Son of God. He is present in the
world to make men and women aware of their need for Jesus
Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of
salvation. The Christian seeks daily to live under His
control. He provides the Christian with power for living,
understanding spiritual truth, and guidance in providing
ministry to other Christians and the world. The evidence that
one is "filled with the Holy Spirit" is the fruit of the Spirit
seen in godly character, not in the manifestation of any
particular spiritual gift. Scripture Basis: 2 Corinthians
3:17; John 16:7-13; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12;
1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians
5:18
About the Bible
The Bible is God's
Word to all people. It is written by human authors, under the
supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Bible is the
supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture
of error. Scripture Basis: 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21;
2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:10, 160; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
About Ministry
The Pastor and staff
are given the responsibility to lead the church and to equip the
membership for ministry. Each member has the responsibility to
discover and employ his or her spiritual gifts in the life of
the church. Every Christian needs to discover and be faithful
in his or her ministry for Jesus Christ.
Scripture Basis: 1
Corinthians 12:7; Ephesians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:7; 1 Peter
4:10-11
About Praise &
Worship
The Christian exists
to minister to the world, to other Christians and especially to
God through praise and worship. We exist for the praise of His
glory. Worship is celebrative as well as reflective and
inspirational. Scripture Basis: Psalm 100; Ephesians 1:12;
Psalm 63:3-4; Psalm 150; Psalm 126:2-3 |
