Scripture is the source of our foundational beliefs about God, creation and faith. It teaches of humanity’s divine image, the importance of knowing God, and faith as central to salvation. These passages stress the significance of trials, grace, and the assurance of everlasting life through belief in Christ.
Why I Believe Part I: Creation & Man
“Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Genesis 1:26-27
Why I Believe Part II: The Bible as Evidence
“Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10
Why I Believe Part III: And if I’m Wrong…
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
“Therefore my people have gone into captivity,
Because they have no knowledge;
Their honorable men are famished,
And their multitude dried up with thirst.” Isaiah 5:13
“And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
Defining Inheritance through Faith
“For they are not all Israel who are of Israel.” Romans 9:6
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16
“Faith” as an Insurance Policy
“The genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith – the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:7-9
“Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,
Let not the mighty man glory in his might,
Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;
But let him who glories glory in this,
That he understands and knows Me.” Jeremiah 9:23-24
“To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.” Revelation 3:21
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-3
Why Faith Matters More than Being Good
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
Deciphering the Sheep & the Goats
“For by fire and by His sword the Lord will judge all flesh.” Isaiah 66:10
Embracing God’s Word and His Inerrant Truth
“I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation; I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great assembly.” Psalm 40:10
The Righteous Will Answer 