What We Believe

If we fail to give people the reasons we believe that Creation is good science then how can we expect them to believe any spiritual truths we try to pass on - like salvation?  Consider what Jesus had to say about this:

“If I have told you earthly things, and you do not believe, how will you believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?”     John 3:12

Moses wrote Genesis under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  Moses wrote "In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth." Gen 1:1.  And again Jesus said that if you don't believe Moses you won't believe in the resurrection and be persuaded to be saved.

“If you did not believe Moses and the prophets, neither will you be persuaded though one rise from the dead.” Luke 16:30

The bible also warns us that if the foundations are destroyed, we have little chance or reaching others. 

“If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Psalm 11:3

We are Creationists.  We believe that about 7,000 years ago God created the heavens and the earth.  We believe he did all of this in six twenty-four hour days.  Then about 4,000 years ago there was a flood that destroyed all life and laid down a record that provides (to those who search honestly) scientific evidence of the truth of the Genesis accounts.

Finally we believe that the Bible teaches that all will be held accountable for how they relate to God and that it is possible for all men to know all about God.

“Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them.  For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:  Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.  Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.”  Romans 1:19-22

The Bible says there is only one way to Heaven

Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me." (John 14:6)

Good works cannot save you.

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)

1. Admit you are a sinner.

   "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23)

   "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:" (Romans 5:12)

   "If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us." (1 John 1:10)

2. Be willing to turn from sin (repent).

   Jesus said: "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." (Luke 13:5)

   "And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:" (Acts 17:30)

3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you, was buried, and rose from the dead.

   "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)

   "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners. Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)

   "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans 10:9)

4. Through prayer, invite Jesus into your life to become your personal Saviour.

   "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." (Romans 10:10)

   "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13)

"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:" (John 1:12)

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (2 Corinthians 5:17)

If you have received Jesus Christ as your Saviour, as a Christian you should:

1. Read your Bible every day to get to know Christ better.

   "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15)

   "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." (Psalms 119:105)

2. Talk to God in prayer every day.

   "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." (Matthew 21:22)

   "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." (Philippians 4:6)

3. Be baptized, worship, fellowship, and serve with other Christians in a church where Christ is preached and the Bible is the final authority.

   "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:" (Matthew 28:19)

   "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)

   "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" (2 Timothy 3:16)

4. Tell others about Christ.

   "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15)

   "For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!" (1 Corinthians 9:16)

   "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." (Romans 1:16)