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The one true and living God who eternally exists in three persons in unity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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The Divine ispiration and authority of the Holy Scripture.
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The original perfection of creation; the inherent corruptness of humanity through the Fall; the necessity of repentance and regeneration by grace and through faith in Christ alone, and the eternal separation from God of the finally unrepentant.
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The virgin Birth, sinless life atoning death, triumphant Resurrection, ascension and continuing intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ, His Second Coming, and eternal Kingdom reign.
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The justification and sanctification of believers through the finished work of Christ, their security as they remain in Him and their future resurrection in an incorruptible body.
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The Sacrament of Baptism by immersion, and of the Lord's Supper.
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The baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with supernatural signs, empowering the Church for its mission in the world.
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The gifts of the Holy Spirit for the building up of the Church and ministry to the world.
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Christ's leadership of the Church through the ascension ministries of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, for the unity, maturity and growth of the Church.
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The privilege and responsibility of wise stewardship of all that God has given, including the practice of tithing to the local church.
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