Core Truths
THE BIBLE
GOD
2 Timothy 3:15-17
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
Deuteronomy 6:4
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.
Colossians 2:9
9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form,
Ephesians 4:4-6
4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;
5 one LORD, one faith, one baptism;
6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
1 Timothy 3:16
16 Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
Salvation
Romans 6:23
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our LORD.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-
9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
Acts 2:38
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Romans 3:23-25
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood-to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished
John 3:5
5 “Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
Life in Christ
Hebrews 12:14
14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the LORD.
2 Corinthians 7:1
1 Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
Mark 12:28-31
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The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."