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).

Bishop Creek Community Church 12-8-13

“Evangelical Convictions: Jesus Christ”

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

Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, one Person in

two natures. Jesus—Israel's promised Messiah—was conceived through the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, was crucified under Pontius Pilate,

arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the

Father as our High Priest and Advocate.

Person

A. We believe Jesus Christ (Matt. 1:21; 16:18) is God incarnate (Jn. 1:14, 18; 1 Jn.

4:2), fully God (Isa. 9:6; Jer. 23:6; Jn. 1:1; 20:28; Rom. 9:5; Col. 2:9) and fully man

(Matt. 4:2; Lk. 2:40, 52; Jn. 11:35; Heb. 5:7-8; 1 Jn. 1:1-3), one Person in Two

natures (Jn. 3:13; 10:30; 17:5).

B. We believe Jesus is Israel’s promised Messiah (Gen. 3:14-20; 12:1-3; 49:8-12; Is 7:14, 9:1-7, 61, 2 Sam. 7:11b-16; Micah 5:2, Mal 3:1; Matt. 1:1, 17; Lk. 4:16-22; 24:25-27; Jn. 1:41; 4:25-26; Acts 2:36; 13:23,32; Rom. 1:2-3; 2 Tim. 2:8,9).

Incarnation

C. We believe Jesus was conceived through the Holy Spirit (Matt. 1:18; Lk. 1:34-35)

and born of the virgin Mary (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:18-25; Lk. 1:34-35; Romans 1:1-6).

Sinless Life

D. We believe Jesus lived a sinless life (Rom. 5:19; Gal. 4:4-5; Matt. 3:15; Phil. 2:7-8;

Heb. 4:15).

Crucifixion

E. We believe Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate (Dt. 21:23; Ps. 16:10; Matt.

27:26; Mk. 15:15; Lk. 23:16; Jn. 19:16; Acts 2:27, 37).

Resurrection

F. We believe Jesus arose bodily from the dead (Matt. 28:1-10; Rom. 4:25; 1 Cor. 15:20, 44-45; Col. 1:18; Rev. 1:5).

Ascension and Session

G. We believe Jesus ascended into heaven (Lk. 24:51; Acts 1:6-11; Eph. 1:20; 4:8-10;

1 Tim. 3:16) and sits at the right hand of God the Father (Eph. 1:20; Col. 3:1; Heb.

1:1-3; 8:1; 10:12; 1 Pet. 3:22).

Ministry

H. We believe Jesus is our High Priest (Heb. 2:17; 3:1; 4:14; 6:20; 8:1) and Advocate

(Rom. 8: 34; Heb. 7:25; 9:24; 1 Jn. 2:1; 1 Tim 2:5).

Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ (Matt. 1:21; 16:18) is God incarnate (Jn. 1:14, 18; 1 Jn. 4:2), fully God (Isa. 9:6; Jer. 23:6; Jn. 1:1; 20:28; Rom. 9:5; Col. 2:9) and fully man (Matt. 4:2; Lk. 2:40, 52; Jn. 11:35; Heb. 5:7-8; 1 Jn. 1:1-3), one Person in two natures (Jn. 3:13; 10:30; 17:5). Jesus—Israel's promised Messiah (Gen. 3:14-20; 12:1-3; 49:8-12; 2 Sam. 7:11b-16; Matt. 1:1, 17; Lk. 4:16-22; 24:25-27; Jn. 1:41; 4:25-26; Acts 2:36; 13:23,32; Rom. 1:2-3; 2 Tim. 2:8,9)—was conceived through the Holy Spirit (Matt. 1:18; Lk. 1:34,35) and born of the virgin Mary (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:20; Lk. 1:34,35). He lived a sinless life (Rom. 5:19; Gal. 4:4,5; Matt. 3:15; Phil. 2:7,8; Heb. 4:15), was crucified under Pontius Pilate (Dt. 21:23; Ps. 16:10; Matt. 27:26; Mk. 15:15; Lk. 23:16; Jn. 19:16; Acts 2:27, 37), arose bodily from the dead (Matt. 28:1-10; Mk. 16:1-8; Lk. 24:39; Rom. 4:25; 1 Cor. 15:20, 44-45; Col. 1:18; Rev. 1:5), ascended into heaven (Lk. 24:51; Acts 1:6-11; Eph. 1:20; 4:8-10; 1 Tim. 3:16) and sits at the right hand of God the Father (Eph. 1:20; Col. 3:1; Heb. 1:3; 8:1; 10:12; 1 Pet. 3:22) as our High Priest (Heb. 2:17; 3:1; 4:14; 6:20; 8:1) and Advocate (Rom. 8: 34; Heb. 7:25; 9:24; 1 Jn. 2:1).

Bishop Creek Community Church 12-8-13

“Evangelical Convictions: Jesus Christ”

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

Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, one Person in

two natures. Jesus—Israel's promised Messiah—was conceived through the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, was crucified under Pontius Pilate,

arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the

Father as our High Priest and Advocate.

Person

A. We believe Jesus Christ (Matt. 1:21; 16:18) is God incarnate (Jn. 1:14, 18; 1 Jn.

4:2), fully God (Isa. 9:6; Jer. 23:6; Jn. 1:1; 20:28; Rom. 9:5; Col. 2:9) and fully man

(Matt. 4:2; Lk. 2:40, 52; Jn. 11:35; Heb. 5:7-8; 1 Jn. 1:1-3), one Person in Two

natures (Jn. 3:13; 10:30; 17:5).

B. We believe Jesus is Israel’s promised Messiah (Gen. 3:14-20; 12:1-3; 49:8-12; Is 7:14, 9:1-7, 61, 2 Sam. 7:11b-16; Micah 5:2, Mal 3:1; Matt. 1:1, 17; Lk. 4:16-22; 24:25-27; Jn. 1:41; 4:25-26; Acts 2:36; 13:23,32; Rom. 1:2-3; 2 Tim. 2:8,9).

Incarnation

C. We believe Jesus was conceived through the Holy Spirit (Matt. 1:18; Lk. 1:34-35)

and born of the virgin Mary (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:18-25; Lk. 1:34-35; Romans 1:1-6).

Sinless Life

D. We believe Jesus lived a sinless life (Rom. 5:19; Gal. 4:4-5; Matt. 3:15; Phil. 2:7-8;

Heb. 4:15).

Crucifixion

E. We believe Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate (Dt. 21:23; Ps. 16:10; Matt.

27:26; Mk. 15:15; Lk. 23:16; Jn. 19:16; Acts 2:27, 37).

Resurrection

F. We believe Jesus arose bodily from the dead (Matt. 28:1-10; Rom. 4:25; 1 Cor. 15:20, 44-45; Col. 1:18; Rev. 1:5).

Ascension and Session

G. We believe Jesus ascended into heaven (Lk. 24:51; Acts 1:6-11; Eph. 1:20; 4:8-10;

1 Tim. 3:16) and sits at the right hand of God the Father (Eph. 1:20; Col. 3:1; Heb.

1:1-3; 8:1; 10:12; 1 Pet. 3:22).

Ministry

H. We believe Jesus is our High Priest (Heb. 2:17; 3:1; 4:14; 6:20; 8:1) and Advocate

(Rom. 8: 34; Heb. 7:25; 9:24; 1 Jn. 2:1; 1 Tim 2:5).

Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ (Matt. 1:21; 16:18) is God incarnate (Jn. 1:14, 18; 1 Jn. 4:2), fully God (Isa. 9:6; Jer. 23:6; Jn. 1:1; 20:28; Rom. 9:5; Col. 2:9) and fully man (Matt. 4:2; Lk. 2:40, 52; Jn. 11:35; Heb. 5:7-8; 1 Jn. 1:1-3), one Person in two natures (Jn. 3:13; 10:30; 17:5). Jesus—Israel's promised Messiah (Gen. 3:14-20; 12:1-3; 49:8-12; 2 Sam. 7:11b-16; Matt. 1:1, 17; Lk. 4:16-22; 24:25-27; Jn. 1:41; 4:25-26; Acts 2:36; 13:23,32; Rom. 1:2-3; 2 Tim. 2:8,9)—was conceived through the Holy Spirit (Matt. 1:18; Lk. 1:34,35) and born of the virgin Mary (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:20; Lk. 1:34,35). He lived a sinless life (Rom. 5:19; Gal. 4:4,5; Matt. 3:15; Phil. 2:7,8; Heb. 4:15), was crucified under Pontius Pilate (Dt. 21:23; Ps. 16:10; Matt. 27:26; Mk. 15:15; Lk. 23:16; Jn. 19:16; Acts 2:27, 37), arose bodily from the dead (Matt. 28:1-10; Mk. 16:1-8; Lk. 24:39; Rom. 4:25; 1 Cor. 15:20, 44-45; Col. 1:18; Rev. 1:5), ascended into heaven (Lk. 24:51; Acts 1:6-11; Eph. 1:20; 4:8-10; 1 Tim. 3:16) and sits at the right hand of God the Father (Eph. 1:20; Col. 3:1; Heb. 1:3; 8:1; 10:12; 1 Pet. 3:22) as our High Priest (Heb. 2:17; 3:1; 4:14; 6:20; 8:1) and Advocate (Rom. 8: 34; Heb. 7:25; 9:24; 1 Jn. 2:1).

Bishop Creek Community Church 12-1-2013

“Evangelical Convictions: The Human Condition”

Genesis, Revelation

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

We believe that God created Adam and Eve in His image, but they sinned when

tempted by Satan. In union with Adam, human beings are sinners by nature and by choice, alienated from God, and under His wrath. Only through God’s saving work in Jesus Christ can we be rescued, reconciled and renewed.

Creation

A. We believe God created Adam and Eve in His image (Gen. 1:1, 1:26-30; 2:9,16-17; 3:1-5; 5:1; 9:6; 1 Cor. 11:7; Col. 3:10; Jms. 3:9).

God created Adam and Eve In His image

Sin (Fall)

B. We believe Adam and Eve sinned when tempted by Satan (Gen. 3:1-6; Jn. 8:44;

Rom. 5:12-14; 16:20; 2 Cor. 11:3; 1 Tim. 2:13-14).

Adam and Eve sinned when tempted by Satan

C. We believe all human beings are in union with Adam (Job 14:4; Ps. 51:5; Jn. 3:6;

Rom. 3:12; 5:12-14; 1 Cor. 15:22a; 1 Jn. 1:8), and are thus sinners by nature and

by choice (Gen. 6:5; Jer. 17:9; Isa. 6:5; John 3:6, Rom. 5:15; 8:5-8; Eph. 2:1-2; 4:17-19

All human beings union with Adam. (Rom 3:10)

Sinners by nature and by choice

D. We believe every human being is alienated from God (Rom. 5:10), and under His

wrath (Gen 3:7-8, Rom. 1:18; 2:5; 3:9-19; 3:23; Eph. 2:3).

Alienated from God Under His wrath. (Gen 3:14, 16-19)

God’s Saving Work

E. We believe it is only through God’s saving work in Jesus Christ (Gen 3:7-9,15; Acts 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5) that we can be rescued (1 Thess. 1:10), reconciled (Rom. 5:1,2,10; 6:23; Col. 1:20) and renewed (Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18; Eph. 4:24; Phil. 3:21; 1 Jn. 3:2).

Only through God’s saving work in Jesus Christ can we be Rescued, reconciled, renewed (Revelation 22:1-5)

The Human Condition

We believe that God created Adam and Eve in His image (Gen. 1:26-27; 5:1; 9:6; 1 Cor. 11:7; Col. 3:10; Jms. 3:9), but they sinned when tempted by Satan (Gen. 3:1-6; Jn. 8:44; Rom. 5:12-14; 16:20; 2 Cor. 11:3; 1 Tim. 2:13-14). In union with Adam (Job 14:4; Ps. 51:5; Jn. 3:6; Rom. 3:12; 5:12-14; 1 Cor. 15:22a; 1 Jn. 1:8), human beings are sinners by nature and by choice (Gen. 6:5; Jer. 17:9; Isa. 6:5; Rom. 5:15; 8:5-8; Eph. 2:1-2; 4:17- 19), alienated from God (Rom. 5:10), and under His wrath (Rom. 1:18; 2:5; 3:9-19; 3:23; Eph. 2:3). Only through God’s saving work in Jesus Christ (Act 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5) can we be rescued (1 Thess. 1:10), reconciled (Rom. 5:1,2,10; Col. 1:20) and renewed (Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18; Eph. 4:24; Phil. 3:21; 1 Jn. 3:2).

Bishop Creek Community Church 12-1-2013

“Evangelical Convictions: The Human Condition”

Genesis, Revelation

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

We believe that God created Adam and Eve in His image, but they sinned when

tempted by Satan. In union with Adam, human beings are sinners by nature and by choice, alienated from God, and under His wrath. Only through God’s saving work in Jesus Christ can we be rescued, reconciled and renewed.

Creation

A. We believe God created Adam and Eve in His image (Gen. 1:1, 1:26-30; 2:9,16-17; 3:1-5; 5:1; 9:6; 1 Cor. 11:7; Col. 3:10; Jms. 3:9).

God created Adam and Eve In His image

Sin (Fall)

B. We believe Adam and Eve sinned when tempted by Satan (Gen. 3:1-6; Jn. 8:44;

Rom. 5:12-14; 16:20; 2 Cor. 11:3; 1 Tim. 2:13-14).

Adam and Eve sinned when tempted by Satan

C. We believe all human beings are in union with Adam (Job 14:4; Ps. 51:5; Jn. 3:6;

Rom. 3:12; 5:12-14; 1 Cor. 15:22a; 1 Jn. 1:8), and are thus sinners by nature and

by choice (Gen. 6:5; Jer. 17:9; Isa. 6:5; John 3:6, Rom. 5:15; 8:5-8; Eph. 2:1-2; 4:17-19

All human beings union with Adam. (Rom 3:10)

Sinners by nature and by choice

D. We believe every human being is alienated from God (Rom. 5:10), and under His

wrath (Gen 3:7-8, Rom. 1:18; 2:5; 3:9-19; 3:23; Eph. 2:3).

Alienated from God Under His wrath. (Gen 3:14, 16-19)

God’s Saving Work

E. We believe it is only through God’s saving work in Jesus Christ (Gen 3:7-9,15; Acts 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5) that we can be rescued (1 Thess. 1:10), reconciled (Rom. 5:1,2,10; 6:23; Col. 1:20) and renewed (Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18; Eph. 4:24; Phil. 3:21; 1 Jn. 3:2).

Only through God’s saving work in Jesus Christ can we be Rescued, reconciled, renewed (Revelation 22:1-5)

The Human Condition

We believe that God created Adam and Eve in His image (Gen. 1:26-27; 5:1; 9:6; 1 Cor. 11:7; Col. 3:10; Jms. 3:9), but they sinned when tempted by Satan (Gen. 3:1-6; Jn. 8:44; Rom. 5:12-14; 16:20; 2 Cor. 11:3; 1 Tim. 2:13-14). In union with Adam (Job 14:4; Ps. 51:5; Jn. 3:6; Rom. 3:12; 5:12-14; 1 Cor. 15:22a; 1 Jn. 1:8), human beings are sinners by nature and by choice (Gen. 6:5; Jer. 17:9; Isa. 6:5; Rom. 5:15; 8:5-8; Eph. 2:1-2; 4:17- 19), alienated from God (Rom. 5:10), and under His wrath (Rom. 1:18; 2:5; 3:9-19; 3:23; Eph. 2:3). Only through God’s saving work in Jesus Christ (Act 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5) can we be rescued (1 Thess. 1:10), reconciled (Rom. 5:1,2,10; Col. 1:20) and renewed (Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18; Eph. 4:24; Phil. 3:21; 1 Jn. 3:2).

Bishop Creek Community Church 11-24-13

“Between Two Images”

2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Introduction

Psalm 100

Genesis 1:26-27 The Original Plan

Romans 8:29 The Road Back

2 Corinthians 3:7-18 From Glory to Glory

1 John 3:2 The Moment of Perfection…Again!

Response

Colossians 3:9-10 Renewed to a True Knowledge

Genesis 1:26-27

26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;

2 Corinthians 3:6 who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.

Jeremiah 31:33 “But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares the LORD, “I will put My law within them and on their heart I will write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.

1 John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.

Colossians 3:9-10

9 Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, 10 and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him —

Bishop Creek Community Church 11-24-13

“Between Two Images”

2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Introduction

Psalm 100

Genesis 1:26-27 The Original Plan

Romans 8:29 The Road Back

2 Corinthians 3:7-18 From Glory to Glory

1 John 3:2 The Moment of Perfection…Again!

Response

Colossians 3:9-10 Renewed to a True Knowledge

Genesis 1:26-27

26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;

2 Corinthians 3:6 who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.

Jeremiah 31:33 “But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares the LORD, “I will put My law within them and on their heart I will write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.

1 John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.

Colossians 3:9-10

9 Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, 10 and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him —

Bishop Creek Community Church 11-17-13

“Evangelical Convictions: The Bible”

2 Peter 1:19-21, 1 Corinthians 2:10-14, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Psalm 1

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

The Bible

We believe that God has spoken in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, through the words of human authors. As the verbally inspired Word of God, the Bible is without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for salvation, and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor should be judged. Therefore, it is to be believed in all that it teaches, obeyed in all that it requires, and trusted in all that it promises.

Introduction

A. We believe God has spoken in the Scriptures through the words of human

authors (Matt. 1:22; 4:4; 19:4,5; Lk. 1:1-4; Heb. 1:1-2). Rom 1:18-21, 2:14-15. Jn 16:14

B. We believe the Scriptures, the Word of God, the Bible consist of both Old and

New Testaments (Is 55:11, Matt. 5:17-20; Lk. 24:44; 1 Tim. 5:17-18; 2 Pet. 3:15, 16).

C. We believe the Bible, as the verbally inspired Word of God (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet.

1:20, 21), is without error in the original writings (2 Sam. 7:28; Prov. 30:5; Num.

23:19; Ps. 119:89, 96; Matt. 5:18; Jn. 10:35; 17:17; Tit. 1:1,2). Acts 28:25, 2 Pet 2:15-16

D. We believe the Bible is the complete revelation of God’s will for salvation (Isa.

40:6, 8; Lk. 16:29-31; Gal. 1:8,9; 2 Tim. 3:15; Heb. 1:1-2; 1 Pet. 1:24-25).

E. We believe the Bible is the ultimate authority by which every realm of human

knowledge and endeavor should be judged (Ps. 12:6; 119:160; Matt. 24:35; Jn.

17:17; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; 1 Pet. 1:23).

F. We believe all that the Bible teaches (Matt. 22:29; Rom. 15:4; 2 Tim. 3:16).

G. We obey all that the Bible requires (Ps. 119:44-45, 162-168; Matt. 28:20; 2

Thess. 3:14; Heb. 4:12; 1 Jn. 2:5). Ps 19:7-9

H. We trust all that the Bible promises (Rom. 1:2; 4:21; Heb. 10:23; 2 Pet. 1:4; 3:13)

Bishop Creek Community Church 11-17-13

“Evangelical Convictions: The Bible”

2 Peter 1:19-21, 1 Corinthians 2:10-14, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Psalm 1

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

The Bible

We believe that God has spoken in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, through the words of human authors. As the verbally inspired Word of God, the Bible is without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for salvation, and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor should be judged. Therefore, it is to be believed in all that it teaches, obeyed in all that it requires, and trusted in all that it promises.

Introduction

A. We believe God has spoken in the Scriptures through the words of human

authors (Matt. 1:22; 4:4; 19:4,5; Lk. 1:1-4; Heb. 1:1-2). Rom 1:18-21, 2:14-15. Jn 16:14

B. We believe the Scriptures, the Word of God, the Bible consist of both Old and

New Testaments (Is 55:11, Matt. 5:17-20; Lk. 24:44; 1 Tim. 5:17-18; 2 Pet. 3:15, 16).

C. We believe the Bible, as the verbally inspired Word of God (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet.

1:20, 21), is without error in the original writings (2 Sam. 7:28; Prov. 30:5; Num.

23:19; Ps. 119:89, 96; Matt. 5:18; Jn. 10:35; 17:17; Tit. 1:1,2). Acts 28:25, 2 Pet 2:15-16

D. We believe the Bible is the complete revelation of God’s will for salvation (Isa.

40:6, 8; Lk. 16:29-31; Gal. 1:8,9; 2 Tim. 3:15; Heb. 1:1-2; 1 Pet. 1:24-25).

E. We believe the Bible is the ultimate authority by which every realm of human

knowledge and endeavor should be judged (Ps. 12:6; 119:160; Matt. 24:35; Jn.

17:17; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; 1 Pet. 1:23).

F. We believe all that the Bible teaches (Matt. 22:29; Rom. 15:4; 2 Tim. 3:16).

G. We obey all that the Bible requires (Ps. 119:44-45, 162-168; Matt. 28:20; 2

Thess. 3:14; Heb. 4:12; 1 Jn. 2:5). Ps 19:7-9

H. We trust all that the Bible promises (Rom. 1:2; 4:21; Heb. 10:23; 2 Pet. 1:4; 3:13)

Bishop Creek Community Church 11-10-13

“Evangelical Convictions: God”

Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29

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

What does "Evangelical" mean? What does "Free" mean?

God

We believe in one God, Creator of all things, holy, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in a loving unity of three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Having limitless knowledge and sovereign power, God has graciously purposed from eternity to redeem a people for Himself and to make all things new for His own glory.

A. We believe God eternally exists in a loving unity of three equally divine persons.

1. God exists eternally (Ps. 33:11; 102:25-27; 115:3; Dan. 4:34-35; Jn. 5:26; Acts 17:24-25).

2. God exists in a loving unity (Jn. 3:3-5; 17:24; 1 Jn. 4:8, 16).

3. God exists in three equally divine Persons (Jn. 17:11; Matt. 3:16-17; 28:19; 2 Cor.

13:14; 1 Pet. 1:2).

a. Father (Dt. 32:6; Matt. 6:6; Rom. 8:15; 1 Cor. 8:6).

b. Son (Matt. 3:17; Jn. 1:14; 3:16; Gal. 4:4; Heb. 1:5).

c. Holy Spirit (Jn. 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15; Rom. 8:9, 26; Gal. 4:6).

B. We believe in one God. (Dt. 6:4; Mk. 12:29)

C. We believe God, in all His fullness, is the Creator of all things.

(Gen. 1:1; Ps. 33:6; Jn. 1:1; Col. 1:15-17; Heb. 11:3).

D. We believe God is holy, love, infinitely perfect, eternally existing, has limitless

knowledge and sovereign power.

1. Holy (Ex. 15:11; Isa. 6:3; 57:15)

2. Love (Jn. 3:35; 17:24; 1 Jn. 4:8, 16)

3. Eternally existing (Ps. 33:11; 102:25-27; 115:3; Dan. 4:34-35; Jn. 5:26; Acts 17:24-25)

4. Infinitely perfect (Dt. 32:4; Job 1:7-10; Ps. 18:30; 50:2; 90:2; 145:3; Matt. 5:48)

5. Limitless knowledge (Ps. 139:1-16; 147:5; Isa. 46:10; Jn. 21:17)

6. Sovereign power (Jer. 32:17; Eph. 1:11; Rom. 8:28; 2 Cor. 6:18; Eph. 3:20; Rev. 1:8)

E. We believe God has graciously purposed from eternity to redeem a people for

Himself (1 Cor. 2:7; Eph. 1:11; 3:10, 11; 2 Tim. 1:9; Tit 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:20; Rev. 13:8).

F. We believe God will make all things new

(Matt. 19:28; Acts 3:21; Rom. 8:19-21; Rev. 21, 22).

G. We believe God does everything for His own glory

(Ps. 19:1-2; Isa. 43:7; Jer. 13:11; Col. 1:15-23; Rev. 4:11; 5:9-14).