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THE ESSENTIALS WE BELIEVE:

  2. About Jesus.
  3. About The Holy Spirit.
  4. About The Bible.
  5. About Human Beings.
  6. About Salvation.
  7. About Eternal Security.
  8. About Eternity.

The H.I.L.L.S.I.D.E Strategy.

1. ABOUT GOD.
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1;1, 26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; I Peter 1:2;
II Corinthians 13:14
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2. ABOUT JESUS.
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 a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; I Corinthians 15:3, 4; Romans 1:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13
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3. ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT.
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.
II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8;
I Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
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4. ABOUT THE BIBLE.
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20,21; II Timothy 1:13;
Psalm 119:105, 160; 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
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5. ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS.
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin.” This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23;
Isaiah 59:1, 2
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6. ABOUT SALVATION.
Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
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7. ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY.
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 10:29; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10,14;
I Peter 1:3-5
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8. ABOUT ETERNITY.
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16, 2:25, 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 1:8, 2:44, 46
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The H.I.L.L.S.I.D.E. Strategy
8 Principles That Make Our Church Unique
HEADSHIP OF CHRIST.

Everything we do is designed to communicate Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord. Christ will always be the focal point of our ministry and mission.
Ephesians 1:22, 23 “And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” (NKJV)

INSPIRING SERVICES.

Psalm 149:1 “Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, And His praise in the assembly of saints.” (NKJV)

LOVING ACCEPTANCE.

Romans 15:7 “Wherefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.” (NASV)

LAY MINISTRY.

Romans 12:4, 5 “For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.” (NKJV)

SIMPLE STRUCTURE.

I Corinthians 14:40 “Let all things be done decently and in order.” (NKJV)

INVITATIONAL ADVERTISING.

Matthew 5:14-16 “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (KJV)

DEFINED PURPOSE.

To Celebrate God’s Presence; Demonstrate God’s Love; Communicate God’s Word; and Educate God’s People.
Acts 13:36 “For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep...” (NASV)

ENCOURAGING PREACHING.

Romans 15:4 “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” (NKJV)


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