Bible Principles | Bible References |
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The bible is the only true message from God and was given entirely by Him. | 2 Timothy 3:16 2 Peter 1:21 |
There is only one God, the Father who created the world and has a great purpose for it. | 1 Timothy 2:5 Deuteronomy 6:4 |
The Holy Spirit is God's own power by which He works out His holy will. | Luke 1:35 Acts 10:38 |
Jesus is the Son of God. He is also truly human through being born of Mary. | Matthew 3:17 Galatians 4:4 |
Jesus overcame all temptation and died to save his followers from sin and death. | Hebrews 2:14 Romans 8:3 |
Jesus was raised from the dead by God. Later he ascended to Heaven but will return to earth. | Acts 1:3 Mark 16:19 |
When he returns, he will raise and judge all who are responsible to Him and grant immortality to the faithful. | John 5:29 Daniel 12:1-2 |
He will be King over the restored Kingdom of God in Israel and reign over the whole earth from Jerusalem. | Luke 1:30-33 Isaiah 9:6-7 |
His immortalised followers will help him to bring everlasting righteousness and peace worldwide. | Luke 22:29-30 Isaiah 32:17 |
The devil is another name for sin (destroyed only in Christ) and not a supernatural being. | James 1:14-15 Hebrews 2:14 |
When a person dies they cease to exist. The only hope of continued life is by resurrection at Christ's return. | Psalm 146:4 Ecclesiastes 9:5-6 |
Belief in God's promises about the Kingdom of God and the work of Jesus Christ is essential. | Acts 8:12 Acts 2:38 |
Salvation involves an understanding of scripture and acting on the offer of salvation by putting away sin and following the example of Christ and God's commandments. | Romans 4:13 & 21-25 Hebrews 11:6 |
Adult repentance and baptism into the saving name of Christ by full immersion in water is necessary for ultimate salvation. | Mark 16:16 Romans 6:4 |