Bishop Creek Community Church 1-26-14

“The Day of the Lord”

Ed Duran

2 Peter 3:3-15 & Selected Passages

Bishop Creek Community Church 1-19-14

“Evangelical Convictions: Christ’s Return”

#10 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

Matthew 24:29-44

Introduction

Christ’s Return

We believe in the personal, bodily and premillennial return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ, at a time known only to God, demands constant expectancy and, as our blessed hope, motivates the believer to godly living, sacrificial service and energetic mission.

Characteristics of the Return of Christ

Matthew 24:30-35, Revelation 20:1-10

God only Knows the Time and Date

Matthew 24:36-41; Mark 13:32

Constant Expectation

Matthew 24:42-43

The Motivating Factor

Matthew 24:44

Characteristics of the Return of Christ

We believe in the personal, bodily (Matt. 24:30; 26:64; Acts 1:11; Rev. 1:7) and premillennial (Rev. 20:1-10) return of our Lord Jesus Christ (Matt. 25:31; Tit. 2:13; 2 Thess. 1:6-8; Rev. 19:11-21).

• personal

• bodily

• premillennial

God only Knows the Time and Date

We believe the coming of Christ will occur at a time known only to God the Father (Matt. 24:36; Mk. 13:32).

Constant Expectation

We believe the coming of Christ requires constant expectancy (Matt. 24:42-51; Rom. 13:11-14; 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Js. 5:8-9; 2 Pet. 3:10-14; Rev. 3:3).

The Motivating Factor

We believe the coming of Christ, as our blessed hope (Tit. 2:13), motivates the believer to godly living, sacrificial service and energetic mission (2 Thess. 1:6-8; 2 Tim. 4:8; Tit. 2:14; Heb. 9:28; 1 Jn. 3:2-3; 2 Pet. 3:10-14).

• Blessed hope

• Motivates the believer

• Godly living, sacrificial service and energetic mission

Bishop Creek Community Church 1-19-14

“Evangelical Convictions: Christ’s Return”

#10 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

Matthew 24:29-44

Introduction

Christ’s Return

We believe in the personal, bodily and premillennial return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ, at a time known only to God, demands constant expectancy and, as our blessed hope, motivates the believer to godly living, sacrificial service and energetic mission.

Characteristics of the Return of Christ

Matthew 24:30-35, Revelation 20:1-10

God only Knows the Time and Date

Matthew 24:36-41; Mark 13:32

Constant Expectation

Matthew 24:42-43

The Motivating Factor

Matthew 24:44

Characteristics of the Return of Christ

We believe in the personal, bodily (Matt. 24:30; 26:64; Acts 1:11; Rev. 1:7) and premillennial (Rev. 20:1-10) return of our Lord Jesus Christ (Matt. 25:31; Tit. 2:13; 2 Thess. 1:6-8; Rev. 19:11-21).

• personal

• bodily

• premillennial

God only Knows the Time and Date

We believe the coming of Christ will occur at a time known only to God the Father (Matt. 24:36; Mk. 13:32).

Constant Expectation

We believe the coming of Christ requires constant expectancy (Matt. 24:42-51; Rom. 13:11-14; 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Js. 5:8-9; 2 Pet. 3:10-14; Rev. 3:3).

The Motivating Factor

We believe the coming of Christ, as our blessed hope (Tit. 2:13), motivates the believer to godly living, sacrificial service and energetic mission (2 Thess. 1:6-8; 2 Tim. 4:8; Tit. 2:14; Heb. 9:28; 1 Jn. 3:2-3; 2 Pet. 3:10-14).

• Blessed hope

• Motivates the believer

• Godly living, sacrificial service and energetic mission

Bishop Creek Community Church 1-12-14

“Evangelical Convictions: Christian Living”

#9 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

1 Peter 1:14-15

Christian Living

We believe that God's justifying grace must not be separated from His sanctifying power and purpose. God commands us to love Him supremely and others sacrificially, and to live out our faith with care for one another, compassion toward the poor and justice for the oppressed. With God’s Word, the Spirit’s power and fervent prayer in Christ’s name, we are to combat the spiritual forces of evil. In obedience to Christ’s commission, we are to make disciples among all people, always bearing witness to the gospel in word and deed.

Inseparability of Grace and Sanctity 1 Peter 1:14-15

Romans 6

Loving God and Others Matthew 22:37-39

“One Another”s

Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-18

Making Disciples Matthew 28:18-20

A Life of Testimony Acts 1:8

Inseparability of Grace and Sanctity

We believe God's justifying grace must not be separated from His sanctifying power and purpose (Matt. 7:17-18; 12:33, 35; Heb. 11:6; Eph. 2:10; 1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17, 23; 2 Thess. 2:13; 5:23; 2 Cor. 5:17; 1 Jn. 2:29; 3:9; 5:18; 2 Cor. 3:18; Tit. 3:5; 1 Cor. 6:11; Rom. 6:11, 14; 1 Pet. 1:15; Phil. 2:12-13; Heb. 12:1, 14; Rom. 6; 2 Tim. 1:9; Js. 2:17; 1 Pet. 2:24; 2 Pet. 1:3-11).

• Justifying grace

• Sanctifying power and purpose

Loving God and Others

Love Him supremely and others sacrificially (Dt. 6:5; Lev 19:18; Matt. 22:37-39; Mk. 12:30; Lk. 10:27).

• Love God supremely

• Love others sacrificially

One Anothers

We believe God commands us to We believe that, in loving God supremely and others sacrificially, we are to live out our faith with care for one another (Rom. 12:10; 14:13; 15:7, 14; Gal. 5:26; Eph. 4:32; 1 Thess. 3:12; 5:11, 15; Heb. 10:24-25; 1 Pet. 4:9), compassion toward the poor (Dt. 15:11; Psa. 82:3,4; Psa. 140:12; Prov. 14:21,31; 19:17; 22:9,16,22,23; 28:8; 29:7; 31:8,9; Jer. 22:16; Gal. 2:10; Js. 1:27) and justice for the oppressed (Ex. 23:6; Lev. 19:15; Psa. 82:3,4; 140:12; Prov. 29:7; 31:9; Isa. 1:17; Jer. 9:24; Mic. 6:8; Zech. 7:9,10; Matt. 23:23; Luke 4:18).

• Live out our faith

• Care for “one another”

• Compassion for the poor

• Justice for the oppressed

Spiritual Warfare

We believe that with God’s Word, the Spirit’s power, and fervent prayer in Christ’s name (Eph. 6:10-18), we (Heb. 3:13; 10:25), are to combat the spiritual forces of evil (2 Cor. 10:3-5; Eph. 6:11, 12; 2 Tim. 4:7; 1 Jn. 5:3-4).

• God’s Word, the Spirit’s power, and fervent prayer in Christ’s name

• Combat spiritual forces of evil

Making Disciples

We believe that, in obedience to Christ’s commission, we are to make disciples among all people (Matt. 28:19; Jn. 20:21; Rev. 7:9).

• Obedience to Christ’s commission

• Make disciples among all people

A Life of Testimony

We believe that as we make disciples, we are always bearing witness to the

gospel (Acts 1:8) in word and deed (Matt. 5:13-16).

• Always bearing witness

• In word and deed

Bishop Creek Community Church 1-12-14

“Evangelical Convictions: Christian Living”

#9 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

1 Peter 1:14-15

Christian Living

We believe that God's justifying grace must not be separated from His sanctifying power and purpose. God commands us to love Him supremely and others sacrificially, and to live out our faith with care for one another, compassion toward the poor and justice for the oppressed. With God’s Word, the Spirit’s power and fervent prayer in Christ’s name, we are to combat the spiritual forces of evil. In obedience to Christ’s commission, we are to make disciples among all people, always bearing witness to the gospel in word and deed.

Inseparability of Grace and Sanctity 1 Peter 1:14-15

Romans 6

Loving God and Others Matthew 22:37-39

“One Another”s

Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-18

Making Disciples Matthew 28:18-20

A Life of Testimony Acts 1:8

Inseparability of Grace and Sanctity

We believe God's justifying grace must not be separated from His sanctifying power and purpose (Matt. 7:17-18; 12:33, 35; Heb. 11:6; Eph. 2:10; 1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17, 23; 2 Thess. 2:13; 5:23; 2 Cor. 5:17; 1 Jn. 2:29; 3:9; 5:18; 2 Cor. 3:18; Tit. 3:5; 1 Cor. 6:11; Rom. 6:11, 14; 1 Pet. 1:15; Phil. 2:12-13; Heb. 12:1, 14; Rom. 6; 2 Tim. 1:9; Js. 2:17; 1 Pet. 2:24; 2 Pet. 1:3-11).

• Justifying grace

• Sanctifying power and purpose

Loving God and Others

Love Him supremely and others sacrificially (Dt. 6:5; Lev 19:18; Matt. 22:37-39; Mk. 12:30; Lk. 10:27).

• Love God supremely

• Love others sacrificially

One Anothers

We believe God commands us to We believe that, in loving God supremely and others sacrificially, we are to live out our faith with care for one another (Rom. 12:10; 14:13; 15:7, 14; Gal. 5:26; Eph. 4:32; 1 Thess. 3:12; 5:11, 15; Heb. 10:24-25; 1 Pet. 4:9), compassion toward the poor (Dt. 15:11; Psa. 82:3,4; Psa. 140:12; Prov. 14:21,31; 19:17; 22:9,16,22,23; 28:8; 29:7; 31:8,9; Jer. 22:16; Gal. 2:10; Js. 1:27) and justice for the oppressed (Ex. 23:6; Lev. 19:15; Psa. 82:3,4; 140:12; Prov. 29:7; 31:9; Isa. 1:17; Jer. 9:24; Mic. 6:8; Zech. 7:9,10; Matt. 23:23; Luke 4:18).

• Live out our faith

• Care for “one another”

• Compassion for the poor

• Justice for the oppressed

Spiritual Warfare

We believe that with God’s Word, the Spirit’s power, and fervent prayer in Christ’s name (Eph. 6:10-18), we (Heb. 3:13; 10:25), are to combat the spiritual forces of evil (2 Cor. 10:3-5; Eph. 6:11, 12; 2 Tim. 4:7; 1 Jn. 5:3-4).

• God’s Word, the Spirit’s power, and fervent prayer in Christ’s name

• Combat spiritual forces of evil

Making Disciples

We believe that, in obedience to Christ’s commission, we are to make disciples among all people (Matt. 28:19; Jn. 20:21; Rev. 7:9).

• Obedience to Christ’s commission

• Make disciples among all people

A Life of Testimony

We believe that as we make disciples, we are always bearing witness to the

gospel (Acts 1:8) in word and deed (Matt. 5:13-16).

• Always bearing witness

• In word and deed

Bishop Creek Community Church 1-5-14

“Evangelical Convictions: The Church”

#8 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

Acts 2:42-47

The Church

We believe that the true church comprises all who have been justified by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone. They are united by the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ, of which He is the Head. The true church is manifest in local churches, whose membership should be composed only of believers. The Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s Supper, which visibly and tangibly express the gospel. Though they are not the means of salvation, when celebrated by the church in genuine faith, these ordinances confirm and nourish the believer.

Introduction Matthew 16:13-18

True Church John 17:11, 20-23; 1 Cor. 3:16

Headship Of Christ Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:15-16

Local Church Acts 2:42-47

Ordinances Matthew 28:18-20; 26:26-29

How are we doing?

Bishop Creek Community Church 1-5-14

“Evangelical Convictions: The Church”

True Church

A. We believe the true church (Matt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:4-6; 5:25; Heb. 12:28) comprises all who have been justified by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone (Ps. 103:12; Isa. 44:22; Jn. 3:16; Acts 16:31; Rom. 3:20-28; 4:3; 5:1, 21; 8:1, 30, 33-34; 10:4, 9; 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 2:16; Eph. 2:8-9; Phil. 3:9; Tit. 3:7; Heb. 10:14).

• True church

• All who have been justified by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone

Headship of Christ

B. We believe all who have been justified by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone are united by the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:12-27), of which He is the Head (Eph. 1:22-23; 4:15-16; Col. 1:18; 2:19).

• United by the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ

• Christ is the Head

Local Church

C. We believe the true church is manifest in local churches (Acts 9:31; 20:29-30; Rom. 16:5; 1 Cor. 1:2; 16:19; 2 Cor. 1:1; 1 Thess. 1:1; Philem. 1-2), whose membership should be composed only of believers (Matt. 18:15-20; Acts 2:41, 47; 14:23; 20:7; 1 Cor. 1:2, 9; 11:20; 12:13; 14:40; 16:1-2; 1 Tim. 3:1-13; 5:9; Tit. 1:5-9; Heb. 10:25).

• True church is manifest in local churches

• Membership should be composed only of believers

Ordinances

D. We believe the Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances, baptism (Matt. 28:18-20; Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12) and the Lord’s Supper (Matt. 26:26-29; Mk. 14:22-25; Lk. 22:15-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-26), which visibly and tangibly express the gospel.

• The Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances

• Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

• Visibly and tangibly express the gospel

E. We believe that though baptism and the Lord’s Supper are not the means of salvation, when celebrated by the church in genuine faith, these ordinances confirm and nourish the believer (Jn. 6:55-56; Acts 2:38; 8:39; 16:34; 1 Cor. 10:16; 11:29-30; Col. 2:12).

• Not the means of salvation

• Celebrated by the church in genuine faith

• Confirm and nourish the believer

Bishop Creek Community Church 1-5-14

“Evangelical Convictions: The Church”

#8 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

Acts 2:42-47

The Church

We believe that the true church comprises all who have been justified by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone. They are united by the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ, of which He is the Head. The true church is manifest in local churches, whose membership should be composed only of believers. The Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s Supper, which visibly and tangibly express the gospel. Though they are not the means of salvation, when celebrated by the church in genuine faith, these ordinances confirm and nourish the believer.

Introduction Matthew 16:13-18

True Church John 17:11, 20-23; 1 Cor. 3:16

Headship Of Christ Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:15-16

Local Church Acts 2:42-47

Ordinances Matthew 28:18-20; 26:26-29

How are we doing?

Bishop Creek Community Church 1-5-14

“Evangelical Convictions: The Church”

True Church

A. We believe the true church (Matt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:4-6; 5:25; Heb. 12:28) comprises all who have been justified by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone (Ps. 103:12; Isa. 44:22; Jn. 3:16; Acts 16:31; Rom. 3:20-28; 4:3; 5:1, 21; 8:1, 30, 33-34; 10:4, 9; 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 2:16; Eph. 2:8-9; Phil. 3:9; Tit. 3:7; Heb. 10:14).

• True church

• All who have been justified by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone

Headship of Christ

B. We believe all who have been justified by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone are united by the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:12-27), of which He is the Head (Eph. 1:22-23; 4:15-16; Col. 1:18; 2:19).

• United by the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ

• Christ is the Head

Local Church

C. We believe the true church is manifest in local churches (Acts 9:31; 20:29-30; Rom. 16:5; 1 Cor. 1:2; 16:19; 2 Cor. 1:1; 1 Thess. 1:1; Philem. 1-2), whose membership should be composed only of believers (Matt. 18:15-20; Acts 2:41, 47; 14:23; 20:7; 1 Cor. 1:2, 9; 11:20; 12:13; 14:40; 16:1-2; 1 Tim. 3:1-13; 5:9; Tit. 1:5-9; Heb. 10:25).

• True church is manifest in local churches

• Membership should be composed only of believers

Ordinances

D. We believe the Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances, baptism (Matt. 28:18-20; Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12) and the Lord’s Supper (Matt. 26:26-29; Mk. 14:22-25; Lk. 22:15-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-26), which visibly and tangibly express the gospel.

• The Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances

• Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

• Visibly and tangibly express the gospel

E. We believe that though baptism and the Lord’s Supper are not the means of salvation, when celebrated by the church in genuine faith, these ordinances confirm and nourish the believer (Jn. 6:55-56; Acts 2:38; 8:39; 16:34; 1 Cor. 10:16; 11:29-30; Col. 2:12).

• Not the means of salvation

• Celebrated by the church in genuine faith

• Confirm and nourish the believer

Bishop Creek Community Church 12-22-13

“Evangelical Convictions: The Holy Spirit”

#7 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

The Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit, in all that He does, glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of its guilt. He regenerates sinners, and in Him they are baptized into union with Christ and adopted as heirs in the family of God. He also indwells, illuminates, guides, equips and empowers believers for Christ-like living and service.

The Holy Spirit’s Preeminent Ministry – Christological

• We believe the Holy Spirit, in all that He does, glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ (Jn. 16:14).

The Holy Spirit’s Ministry to Unbelievers

• We believe the Holy Spirit convicts the world of its guilt (Jn. 16:8; 1 Cor. 2:14).

The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in Regeneration

• We believe the Holy Spirit regenerates sinners (Ezek. 36:25-27; Jn. 3:3, 5; 1 Cor. 12:3; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 2:5; Col. 2:13; 1 Thess. 1:4-5; 2 Thess. 2:13; Tit. 3:5; Jms. 1:18; 1 Pet. 1:3), and in Him they are baptized (Mk. 1:8; Acts 1:5; 1 Cor. 12:13) into union with Christ (Rom. 3:24; 5:15-21; 12:5; 1 Cor. 1:2; 5:19; 15:22b; 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 1:22; 2:17; 3:28; Eph. 1:4; 2:12; 3:6; 4:32; 2 Tim. 2:10; 1 Thess. 4:16) and adopted as heirs (Rom. 8:15, 23; 9:4; Gal. 4:5; Eph. 1:5; Tit. 3:7) in the family of God (Matt. 12:49-50; 2 Cor. 6:18; Eph. 3:14; 1 Jn. 3:14-18).

• Regenerates sinners

• In Him they are baptized into union with Christ

• Adopted as heirs in the family of God

The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in Sanctification

• We believe the Holy Spirit also indwells (Jn. 14:17; Rom. 8:11; 1 Cor. 3:16), illuminates (1 Cor. 2:2; 2 Cor. 4:4-15; Eph. 1:17-19; Phil. 1:9-11), guides (Jn. 16:13; Acts 15:28; Rom. 8:4, 14; Gal. 5:16, 18), equips (Rom. 12:4-8; 1 Cor. 12: 4- 10; Eph. 4: 7-11; 1 Pet. 4:10-11) and empowers (Acts 1:8; 10:38; Rom. 15:13; 1 Cor. 12:11; Eph. 3:16; 2 Tim. 1:7) believers for Christ-like living and service (Acts 6:8; Rom. 8:4-6, 12-16; 2 Cor. 13:14; Gal. 3:3, 5; 22-23, 25; Eph. 2:22; 4:3; Phil. 2:1-2).

• Indwells, illuminates, guides, equips and empowers

• Christ-like living and service

Bishop Creek Community Church 12-22-13

“Evangelical Convictions: The Holy Spirit”

#7 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

The Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit, in all that He does, glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of its guilt. He regenerates sinners, and in Him they are baptized into union with Christ and adopted as heirs in the family of God. He also indwells, illuminates, guides, equips and empowers believers for Christ-like living and service.

The Holy Spirit’s Preeminent Ministry – Christological

• We believe the Holy Spirit, in all that He does, glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ (Jn. 16:14).

The Holy Spirit’s Ministry to Unbelievers

• We believe the Holy Spirit convicts the world of its guilt (Jn. 16:8; 1 Cor. 2:14).

The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in Regeneration

• We believe the Holy Spirit regenerates sinners (Ezek. 36:25-27; Jn. 3:3, 5; 1 Cor. 12:3; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 2:5; Col. 2:13; 1 Thess. 1:4-5; 2 Thess. 2:13; Tit. 3:5; Jms. 1:18; 1 Pet. 1:3), and in Him they are baptized (Mk. 1:8; Acts 1:5; 1 Cor. 12:13) into union with Christ (Rom. 3:24; 5:15-21; 12:5; 1 Cor. 1:2; 5:19; 15:22b; 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 1:22; 2:17; 3:28; Eph. 1:4; 2:12; 3:6; 4:32; 2 Tim. 2:10; 1 Thess. 4:16) and adopted as heirs (Rom. 8:15, 23; 9:4; Gal. 4:5; Eph. 1:5; Tit. 3:7) in the family of God (Matt. 12:49-50; 2 Cor. 6:18; Eph. 3:14; 1 Jn. 3:14-18).

• Regenerates sinners

• In Him they are baptized into union with Christ

• Adopted as heirs in the family of God

The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in Sanctification

• We believe the Holy Spirit also indwells (Jn. 14:17; Rom. 8:11; 1 Cor. 3:16), illuminates (1 Cor. 2:2; 2 Cor. 4:4-15; Eph. 1:17-19; Phil. 1:9-11), guides (Jn. 16:13; Acts 15:28; Rom. 8:4, 14; Gal. 5:16, 18), equips (Rom. 12:4-8; 1 Cor. 12: 4- 10; Eph. 4: 7-11; 1 Pet. 4:10-11) and empowers (Acts 1:8; 10:38; Rom. 15:13; 1 Cor. 12:11; Eph. 3:16; 2 Tim. 1:7) believers for Christ-like living and service (Acts 6:8; Rom. 8:4-6, 12-16; 2 Cor. 13:14; Gal. 3:3, 5; 22-23, 25; Eph. 2:22; 4:3; Phil. 2:1-2).

• Indwells, illuminates, guides, equips and empowers

• Christ-like living and service

Bishop Creek Community Church 12-15-13

“Evangelical Convictions: The Work of Christ”

#6 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

The Work of Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ, as our representative and substitute, shed His blood on the cross as the perfect, all-sufficient sacrifice for our sins. His atoning death and victorious resurrection constitute the only ground for salvation.

1. We believe Jesus Christ shed His blood on the cross (Lev. 17:11; Mt. 26:28; Heb. 9:14, 22; 10:19; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; Rev. 12:10-11).

2. We believe Jesus’ voluntary death on the cross is the perfect, all-sufficient sacrifice (1 Cor. 5:7; Heb. 9:23-24, 26, 28; 10:1; 13:11, 12) for our sins (Isa. 53:5-7, 12; Jn. 1:29; Rom. 3:21-26; 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 3:13; 1 Jn. 3:5).

• Perfect, all-sufficient sacrifice • God’s wrath

• Our sins

3. We believe Jesus is our representative (Gen. 2:15-17; Matt. 4:1-11; Mk. 1:12-13; Lk. 4:1-13; Rom. 5:18-19; 1 Cor. 1:30; 15:45, 47; Phil. 3:9; Heb. 4:15) and substitute (Lev. 16; Mk. 10:45; Heb. 2:16-17; 1 Pet. 2:24; 3:18).

• Representative

• Substitute

4. We believe Jesus’ atoning death (Rom. 3:25; Heb. 2:17; 1 Jn. 2:2; 4:10) and victorious resurrection (Col. 1:13; 2:13-15; Heb. 2:14-15) constitute the only ground for salvation (Rom. 4:25; 6:4, 11, 14; 1 Cor. 6:14; 15:20; 2 Cor. 4:14; Eph. 1:19-20; 2:5- 6; 1 Pet. 1:3).

• Atoning death

• Victorious resurrection

• Salvation

The Work of Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ, as our representative (Gen. 2:15-17; Matt. 4:1-11; Mk. 1:12-13; Lk. 4:1-13; Rom. 5:18-19; 1 Cor. 1:30; 15:45, 47; Phil. 3:9) and substitute (Mk. 10:45; Heb. 2:16-17; 1 Pet. 2:24; 3:18), shed His blood on the cross (Lev. 17:11; Mt. 26:28; Heb. 9:14, 22; 10:19; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; Rev. 12:10-11) as the perfect, all-sufficient sacrifice (1 Cor. 5:7; Heb. 9:23-24, 26, 28; 10:1; 13:11, 12) for our sins (Isa. 53:5-7, 12; Jn. 1:29; Rom. 3:21-26; 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 3:13; 1 Jn. 3:5). His atoning death (Rom. 3:25; Heb. 2:17; 1 Jn. 2:2; 4:10) and victorious resurrection (Col. 1:13; 2:13-15; Heb. 2:14-15) constitute the only ground for salvation (Rom. 4:25; 6:4, 11, 14; 1 Cor. 6:14; 15:20; 2 Cor. 4:14; Eph. 1:19-20; 2:5-6; 1 Pet. 1:3).