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HERE AT BLACK OAK WE BELIEVE:

God

God is the Creator and the Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are on God.

Genesis 1:1, 26-27; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the whole world by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Matthew 1:1; Romans 5:8; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with understanding, guidance, peace, and comfort. The Holy Spirit resides inside of every born-again Christian, and grants them the power to live a holy life. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we are to seek His daily guidance and wisdom.

2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12,3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25;

Ephesians 5:18

The Bible

We believe that the Bible is the inerrant, infallible Word of God. The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture or error.

2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

Human Beings

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin". This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23: Isaiah 59:1,2

 

Salvation

Salvation is God’s free gift to us. Jesus made a way for humanity to be saved by willingly dying upon the cross for our sins. When Jesus died upon the cross the veil was separated, thus signifying that whosoever will come, can be saved. Salvation accompanies repentance, for God’s grace will not allow man to stay the same. Eternal life does not begin the moment a believer dies, it begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1

Eternal Security

Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot "lose" your salvation. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is God’s grace that saves us, and it is God’s grace that keeps us.

John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5

Eternity

Every human being will spend eternity one of two places; Heaven or Hell. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through His forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.

John 3:16; Romans 6:23; John 5:25, 29; Titus 1:2; 1 John 2:25 Revelation 20:15

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