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What We
Believe
In trying to summarize the
things we believe, there are two dangers. First, there is
the danger that some will take the statement of beliefs as a
creed rather than going to the true source of doctrine, the
Bible. Second, there is the danger that we might omit
something important. That said, we have prayerfully drafted
this list of beliefs commonly held by the members of the
Ridgecrest church.
First,
that there is a sovereign God who spoke the universe into
existence, and that we owe Him our obedience. (Acts 17:24)
That God’s word is the only absolute source of truth. (John
17:17)
That God has given man the ability to choose between good
and evil.
That we have not inherited Adam’s sin, but we have inherited
the consequences of Adam’s sin.
That we are saved by Christ’s atoning blood. (1 Peter 1:19,
20)
That although we can do nothing to earn our salvation, God
has set conditions we must abide by in order to be saved.
(1 Peter 1:22)
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That these conditions are:
Believe that Jesus is the son of God (John 3:17, 18);
Repent of our sins (Acts 2:38);
Confess (acknowledge) Jesus as the Son of God (Matthew
10:32);
Be baptized (Acts 22:16).
That a child of God can sin so as to be eternally lost. (2
Peter 3:17)
That the New Testament has given us God’s pattern for the
organization, work, and worship of the church.
If
you are searching for a church home, or if you just have
questions about our beliefs or the biblical doctrine on
which we base them, you are always welcome to attend our
Sunday or Wednesday worship services, or to contact our
church office for more information.
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