At Living Hope We Believe . . .
In the full inspiration of the
Bible, which is the Word of God,
without error.
In the Trinity of the Godhead: one
God eternally existing in three
equal Persons—Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit.
In the deity, virgin birth, sinless
life, substitutionary death, bodily
resurrection, and imminent
premillennial coming of Christ.
In the personality of the Holy
Spirit by Whom believers are called,
regenerated, baptized into Christ,
indwelt, sealed, and filled for
service.
In the direct creation of the
universe and man by God apart from
any process of evolution.
In the fall, total depravity, and
guilt of the human race in Adam
which for man's salvation
necessitates divinely-initiated
deliverance of the sinner by the
grace of God in Christ.
In the eternal salvation of all
individuals who put their faith in
Christ, Whose blood was shed for the
remission of sins.
In the unity of all true believers
in the Church, which is the Body of
Christ of which He is the sole Head.
In the local church as a company of
baptized believers, independent and
self-governing, which should
fellowship with other churches of
like faith and order. It is the
responsibility of the local church
to observe the ordinances of baptism
and the Lord's Supper, edify itself,
and evangelize the world.
In the priesthood of all believers
and the right of every individual to
have direct dealings with God.
In the obligation of all believers
to live a holy life.
In the separation of church and
state with each believer having
responsibilities to both.
In the personal existence of angels,
demons, and Satan.
In the bodily resurrection,
immortality, and pre-tribulation
rapture of all believers at Christ's
imminent coming.
In the distinction between the
nation Israel as God's earthly,
covenant people and the Church as
the spiritual Body of Christ.
In the eternal life and blessedness
of all believers in heaven and the
eternal existence and punishment of
all unbelievers in the lake of fire.