MVCC STATEMENT OF FAITH
WHAT WE BELIEVE: About God
God is the Creator and 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 one God.
GEN 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; PS 90:2; MAT 28:19; 1 PET 1:2; 2 COR 13:14
WHAT WE BELIEVE: About Mankind
We are all made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. We are the supreme objects of disobedience toward God called "sin". This attitude separates us from God.
GEN 1:27; PS 8:3-6; ISA 53:6A; ROM 3:23; ISA 59:1-2
WHAT WE BELIEVE: About Eternity
We all were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. The place of eternal separation from God is called hell. Heaven is the place of eternal union and eternal life with God.
JOH 3:16; ROM 6:23; REV 20:15; MAT 25:41; REV 21:27
WHAT WE BELIEVE: About 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 all by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascends to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
MAT 1:22-23; ISA 9:6; JOH 1:1-5; 14:10-30; 1 COR 15:3-4; ROM 1:3-4; ACTS 1:9-11; 1 TIM 6:14-15; TIT 2:13
WHAT WE BELIEVE: About Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God to mankind. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trustin in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can we be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment we receive Jesus Christ into our life by faith.
ROM 6:23; EPH 2:8-9; JOH 14:6; JOH 1:12; TIT 3:5; GAL 3:26; ROM 5:1
WHAT WE BELIEVE: About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in the salvation of eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security.
JOH 10:29; 2 TIM 1:12; HEB 7:25; 10:10, 14; 1 PET 1:3-5
WHAT WE BELIEVE: About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make mankind aware of our need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
2 COR 3:17; JOH 16:7-13; JOH 14:16-17; ACTS 1:8; 1 COR 2:12; 1 COR 3:16; EPH 1:13; GAL 5:25; EPH 5:1
WHAT WE BELIEVE: About the Bible
The Bible is God's word to all mankind. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
2 TIM 3:16; 2 PETER 1:20, 21; 2 TIM 1:13; PS 119:105, 160, 12:6; PRO 30:5
