The Bible

The sole basis of our belief is the Bible, composed of the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments.  We believe that Scripture in its entirety originated with God, and that it was given through the instrumentality of chosen men.  Scripture thus at one and the same time speaks with the authority of God and reflects the backgrounds, styles and vocabularies of the human authors.  We hold that the scriptures are infallible and inerrant in their original form.  They are unique, full and final authority on all matters on which they bear, and there are no other writings similarly inspired by God.

1. The Trinity.
2. The spiritual lostness of the human race.
3. The substitutionary atonement and bodily resurrection of Christ.
4. Permanent salvation by grace through faith alone.
5. The physical return of Christ.

1. This is an excerpt from a conventional statement of faith.  Do you accept it or reject it as your own personal belief?

 
2. Summarize what the Bible says about life after death.  Include a discussion on heaven and hell.

 
3. What does the Bible mean when it uses the term "salvation?"

 
4. How does a person obtain salvation according to the Bible?  What does baptism have to do with it?

 
5. Does the Bible say that it's possible for a person to lose their salvation?