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July 14, 2010

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Before you begin your Bible study, as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, be
sure you have named your sins privately to God the Father.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and
to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
(Known, Unknown and Forgotten sins) (1Jn 1:9)

You will then be in fellowship with God, Filled with the Holy Spirit and ready

to learn Truth from the Word of God.

“God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth,”
(John 4:24)

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******************** Doctrine of the Importance of Bible Doctrine ********************

I. Preliminary considerations

A. From the exegesis and study of Scripture we arrive at categories of doctrine that are taught throughout the Word of God.

B. The importance of Bible doctrine is clearly taught and emphasized throughout both the Old Testament and the New Testament (ex. Psa.119 is devoted largely to the importance of Bible doctrine).

C. Since the completion of the canon of Scripture, God has chosen not to communicate to the human race, except through His Word. This means that there has been absolutely no extra-biblical revelation since 95/96 A.D when the canon was closed with the completion of Revelation.

D. God’s attitude concerning the importance of His written Word is expressed in the factual case of Lazarus and the rich man. Luk.16:19-31

1. People that are looking for a special sign or revelation are not going to get it. They have the written word.

2. If they will not listen to the Word of God, they will not be persuaded by a sign or even someone rising from the dead. Cp. Mat.12:38,39; 16:1-4; Luk.11:29,30

E. Logically, therefore, the Church Age believer must be able to understand and acclimate to God based on His written Word.

F. An understanding of Bible doctrine is imperative for the believer who hopes to understand the Plan of God and line up with the directive will of God.

G. Under inspiration, the apostle John called our Lord Jesus Christ the Word, “ho logos”. Joh.1:1-14

H. So He is the living word of God who came in the flesh.

I. Just as Jesus Christ is the perfect revelation of the Father in bodily form, the canon of Scripture is the perfect revelation of God in written form.

J. Failure to understand and acclimate to the importance of Bible doctrine destines a believer for failure in the Christian way of life.

K. The Doctrine of the Importance of Bible Doctrine is foundational to the Christian way of life. Without it the believer will be deluded into following ministries that appeal to the lust grid of the sinful trend of Adam/STA a.k.a. old sin nature/OSN (the old man, the flesh). 2Tim.4:1-4

L. Absent Bible doctrine resident in a believer’s soul, human spirit, and brain computer, he/she will become easy prey for the schemes and strategies of Satan. Eph.6:11-17 cp. 2Cor.2:11

M. The importance of Bible doctrine can only be appreciated in light of the fact that all Scripture is inspired by God (literally, “God breathed”). This is also called the doctrine of verbal plenary inspiration (plenary = complete, absolute; verbal = every word). 2Tim.3:16,17; “All Scripture is God breathed and profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; that the man of God may be mature, equipped for every good work”; 2Pet.1:20,21

N. It is God’s sovereign and directive will that all men come to a full knowledge (epignwsij/epignosis = full knowledge) of the entire realm of doctrine. 1Tim.2:3,4

O. Bible Doctrine is correctly perceived only by positive volition under the grace apparatus for perception (GAP). 1Cor.2:10-16 cp. Jam.1:5; Pro.8:17b, “Those who diligently seek me will find me.”

II. Definition and Description:

A. Bible Doctrine is the content of the canon of Scripture, contained in the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, extracted by the grammatical historic hermeneutic through the gift of pastor-teacher, with emphasis on study, teaching, refutation of human viewpoint, rebuke, and exhortation.

1. The command to study. 2Tim.2:15, “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth”.

2. The charge to the pastor-teacher. 2Tim.4:2, “Proclaim the word; be ready in season and out of season; refute, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction”.

3. The Word of God is alive, and is a critic of the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Heb.4:12, “The Word of God is alive and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of the soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a critic of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

B. Bible doctrine is God’s viewpoint on every subject (politics, government, economics, ethics, religion, alcohol, drugs, dancing, lying, business, spiritual growth, sex, marriage, the training and discipline of children, etc.)

C. His viewpoint existed eternally with Him. Pro.8:22-31

D. Bible Doctrine will continue to exist eternally, even after the dissolution of the present heaven and earth. Mat.5:18; Isa.40:8; 1Pet.1:24,25

E. Bible doctrine (God’s wisdom) contains no error or distortion whatsoever. Pro.8:6-9

F. The supreme importance of Bible doctrine is seen in the fact that God has exalted His word above His very name. Psa.138:2, “I will bow down before your holy temple, and give thanks to your name for your loyalty and your veracity; For you have magnified (Hiphil Perfect of ld;G” – gadal = to make great) Your word above (l[; - al = above) Your name."

1. God's name is absolutely holy. Lev.22:32; 1Chr.16:10,29; Eze.36:20,21; 39:7,25; Luk.1:49

2. The fact that He has exalted His Word above His own name indicates the supreme importance that God places upon His Word.

a. God is bound by His word.

b. God's reputation is the carrying out of His word; His very righteousness depends upon His veracity, just as His veracity arises from His righteousness. Psa.89:14; 111:7,8 cp. Exo.34:6

c. The mature believer rejoices in God carrying out His Word.

III. Bible doctrine is only understood by positive volition and then only under the system that God has established.

A. The Lord Jesus Christ taught that the truth of His Word is only understood by those who are positive. Joh.7:17 cp. 17:13-17

B. Individuals that are positive are called "seekers", since they are not satisfied until they learn the truth. Act.17:27 cp. Psa.119:1-16; Act.17:10-12

C. Even the most positive believer will not arrive at the knowledge of the truth apart from the grace system that God has instituted.

D. GAP stands for the grace apparatus for perception, which is the basis for understanding the Word of God.

1. Internally this apparatus consists of:

a. The indwelling Holy Spirit, Who under the condition of filling is the ultimate teacher of doctrine.

b. The human spirit, which is used by God the Holy Spirit to override the STA (the flesh).

2. The stages of GAP necessary for inculcation of Bible doctrine:

a. The local church, which is the environment that God has ordained for face to face teaching. Heb.10:25

b. A properly trained pastor-teacher using the correct hermeneutic (ICE: Isagogics, Categories, and Exegesis). 2Pet.3:16; 2Tim.2:2

c. A pastor-teacher committed to verse by verse teaching.

d. A pastor-teacher that teaches via monologue to believers under enforced humility. The pastor is responsible for the decorum of the local church and is to see that good manners and poise are maintained. Cp. Jam.1:21

e. Each believer is to be intellectually honest and give the information a fair hearing under the filling of God the Holy Spirit; this constitutes true humility. Jam.1:19-21

f. This system requires self-discipline, concentration, and consistent attendance in Bible class.

g. Operation epignosis.

h. Operation application.

3. The idea that you can grow up spiritually by taking in Bible doctrine, but not applying it, is a myth. Luk.11:27,28

4. The doctrine that you inhale will be tested to see if you will apply (exhale). 1Pet.1:7

E. Bible doctrine is called the mind or thinking of Jesus Christ. 1Cor.2:16

1. The objective of the indwelling Holy Spirit is to reprogram the brain computer with the thinking of Christ. 1Cor.2:12,13; Rom.12:2; Isa.55:6-11

2. This is accomplished only by the GAP system under the filling of God the Holy Spirit. Eph.5:17,18

3. The mind of Christ in the soul, human spirit, and brain computer constitutes the indwelling of Christ. Joh.15:4,7; Gal.4:19; Eph.3:14-19

IV. The gathering of manna by the Jews in the desert illustrates the daily function of GAP. Exo.16 cp. Deu.8:16; 1Cor.10:1-4

A. Initially the Jews didn't know what the white coriander-like substance was, even though Moses had briefed them prior to their first encounter with it. Exo.16:6-8

B. Their response to it was "What is it?", which became it's permanent name. (Hebrew h; !m' – man hu = what is it?).

C. This humorously illustrates negative volition's response to a doctrinally oriented ministry. (What is it?)

D. The Jews had to gather it before the sun melted it, showing there is a prescribed time and place to take in doctrine.

E. They were to gather only what they could eat, or it would spoil, illustrating that you need a certain amount of doctrinal teaching. You then need time to digest the information, reflect, pray and make the appropriate applications.

F. On Friday they were to gather a double portion; we do that on Sunday.

G. The Exodus Generation complained about their diet for 40 years illustrating negative volition.

V. The great believers of the Old Testament paid tribute to the importance of Bible doctrine:

A. Job understood this issue. Job 28

1. He contrasts mankind's effort to exploit earth's hidden resources with their neglect of doctrine. Vss.1-13

2. He details the lengths to which men will go for something they perceive to be of value. Vss.3,4, 9-11

3. Physical wealth cannot procure Bible doctrine. Vss.15-17

4. God alone is its source. Vss.23-27

5. Positive volition (fear of the Lord) is the beginning of wisdom. Vss.23-28

B. Moses in his parting address to Israel made it clear that attitude towards doctrine determined both national and personal blessing. Deu.28

1. Positive volition brings blessing. Vss.1-14

2. Negative volition brings cursing. Vss.15-68

3. Israel's ups and downs as a race is a history of their attitude towards Bible doctrine. Deu.30:1-10; 32:1-43

4. The issue is simply stated in Deu.30:11-20 and 32:44-47.

C. Joshua, one of only two adults of the Exodus generation that made it to the land of promise, was given the importance of Bible doctrine. Josh.1:1-7; Joshua personally embraced it and it was the subject of his parting address to Israel. Josh.23:6-16; 24:25-28

D. David paid tribute to the importance of Bible doctrine. Psa.1:1-3; 19:7-11

E. The author of Psalm 119 details at length the excellencies of the written Word of God.

1. It is the source of blessing. Vss.1,2

2. It is the secret to victory over the STA/OSN. Vs.11

3. Rejection of Bible doctrine typifies those that are arrogant. Vs.21

4. The Word of God produces occupation with Christ. Vs.38

5. It is the source of true liberty. Vs.45

6. It is the source of comfort. Vs.49-52

7. It is a basis for separation from negative volition. Vs.53

8. It provides discernment. Vss.65,66

9. It is more valuable than gold and silver. Vs.72

10. It is the basis for true confidence. Vs.80

11. God's word is immutable. Vs.89

12. It produces true wisdom. Vss.98-100

13. It gives guidance and direction. Vs.105

14. It is the source of inner peace. Vs.165

15. It is the basis for true worship. Vss.170-172

F. Solomon dealt with the importance of Bible doctrine in Proverbs.

1. Positive volition (fear of the Lord) is the beginning of wisdom. Pro.1:7; 9:10; 15:33

2. The prologue emphasizes spiritual growth. Pro.1:1-6

3. Bible doctrine is the source of all spiritual and physical blessing. Pro.3:1-26; 24:3,4

4. The sin unto death is the lot of all who reject sound doctrine. Pro.1:24-32

5. Positive volition prolongs life. Pro.3:1,2; 4:10

6. Those that are negative are called fools. Pro.1:7,22

7. A beautiful woman without Divine viewpoint is like a gold ring in a pig's nose. Pro.11:22

8. Parents are personally responsible to teach their children Bible doctrine to protect them from:

a. A life of crime. Pro.1:8-19

b. The promiscuous woman. Pro.2:16-19; 5:1-23; 6:23-35; 6:23-35; 7:1-27

9. Solomon's conclusion regarding Bible doctrine is stated in Pro.4:5-7 cp. to Ecc.12:13.

VI. Jesus Christ taught the importance of doctrine during His incarnation.

A. He emphasized the importance of doctrine in His responses to Satan. Mat.4:4,7,10

B. He taught this doctrine in the parable of the sower. Mar.4:1-20

1. The inculcation and understanding of this parable is foundational to understanding all parables. Vs.13

2. This parable and its interpretation gives the correct approach to the interpretation of all parables. Each detail in a parable is important. Each detail corresponds to a spiritual truth or doctrinal observation. (This refutes the idea that just getting the big idea is the proper approach to parables).

3. The sower is the communicator and the seed is Bible doctrine. Vs.14

4. The four kinds of soil represent four kinds of volitional responses to Bible doctrine (the Word of God):

a. The negative unbeliever that composes the bulk of humanity. Vs.15

b. The believer that will not handle the pressure of opposition and rejection by friends, family or society. Vss.16,17

c. The believer that flunks the living grace test or who, under the lust grid of the STA, places the pursuit of the details and pleasures of life over the pursuit of Bible doctrine. Vss.18,19

d. The believer that lets the pressure (worries) of life keep him from doctrine. Vs.19

e. Positive believers that produce a harvest of SG3 (eternal reward. Vs.20 cp. Heb.11:26

f. The majority of mankind falls under point a; the majority of believers under b,c and d.

C. The importance of Bible doctrine is taught in the parable of the vine and the branches. Joh.15:1-8

D. Jesus stressed the doctrine of the importance of Bible doctrine in His discussion of what constitutes true love. Joh.14:15,21-24

1. The believer's love for Christ is not related to his emotions but to the intake and application of doctrine (hear My words and do them).

2. The pastor-teacher's love for Christ is determined by his commitment to the teaching of Bible doctrine. Joh.21:15-17

E. The intake and application of doctrine is the link between salvation and spiritual maturity. It is the issue of Ph2 (this life).

F. It results in sanctification. Joh.8:31,32; 17:17

G. The Lord taught that the pastor-teacher was expected to be providing food for the other slaves in the household at His return. Mat.24:45-51

VII. The commands to the pastor-teacher to communicate the Word of God, make it quite clear what the thrust of the local church should be.

A. The pastor-teacher is to communicate doctrine. 1Tim.4:13-16; 2Tim.4:1-4; Tit.1:9

B. He is to teach the entire realm of doctrine. Act.20:20,26,27

C. A careful study of Acts also reveals what the emphasis of the local church should be. Act.2:42; 6:1-7; 11:19-26; 14:21-23; 18:11 cp. 1Cor.4:17

D. The adjusted pastor prays for the doctrinal excellence of his congregation. Act.6:4; Eph.3:14-19

E. The adjusted pastor contends earnestly for the faith that was once delivered to the saints. Jude 3

1. He is to deal with deviations from sound doctrine quickly and decisively. 1Tim.1:3,20; 4:1-6; Tit.1:10-14; 3:9-11

2. He is to warn those under his charge to avoid those that do not hold to sound doctrine. Rom.16:17,18; 2The.3:6-15

3. Failure to deal with false doctrine and misapplication will ultimately do in a ministry. 1Cor.5:1-13

F. We live in the period of church history known as the Laodicean era.

1. This period is characterized by an unprecedented attack on the truth and by defection from the faith. 2Tim.3:1-9; 4:3,4

2. The Lord says that the pure refined gold of Bible doctrine will be available even during this apostate age. Rev.3:18

3. This period is similar to the first generation of the church age in that doctrine is available in a very pure form for the few that desire it.

4. James teaches this under the concept of the early and latter rains. Jam.5:7

5. Failure to hold fast to sound doctrine can cause forfeiture of one's wreath. Rev.3:11

G. Faithful communication is the basis for the pastor's SG3. Act.20:32; 2Tim.4:7,8; 1Pet.5:1-4

VIII. Various Scriptural analogies to Bible doctrine illustrate its supreme importance.

A. Physical food. Luk.4:4 where Jesus quotes a portion of Deu.8:3.

B. Water. Eph.5:26

C. Light. Psa.119:105,130

D. Precious metals and gems. Psa.19:7-10 cp. Pro.16:16; 1Cor.3:12

IX. It must be recognized that there are systems of doctrine that are false and that are, therefore, antagonistic to the unity of the faith. False doctrine is sponsored by Satan as the Angel of light. 2Cor.11:14

A. There is one correct form of doctrine; obviously there are many incorrect forms. Rom.6:17

B. These distortions are called darkness, evil and apostasy and are descriptive of that which is called human viewpoint.

C. They are classified as doctrines of demons. 1Tim.4:1

D. They are STA/OSN distortions of the truth. Jam.3:14,16

E. Men that at one time embraced sound doctrine and then have repudiated the truth often propagate them. 1Tim.4:1

F. The purpose of these "winds of doctrine" is to blow believers off course, causing spiritual shipwreck. Eph.4:14,15; 1Tim.1:18-20

G. We live in the end times when most people will not endure sound doctrine. 2Tim.4:3,4

1. The straight and narrow of sound doctrine begins to bore certain believers, so they seek that which entertains, stirs the emotions, and is pleasant to the ears.

2. They repudiate their right pastor-teacher and right local church and opt for a plurality of teachers via travel, books, tapes, television, videos, etc.

3. These teachers are not sound in the faith, but are chosen based on the STA trends of those defecting from sound doctrine.

4. The inevitable result is that these believers are adversely influenced by the "ear ticklers" and no longer desire to listen to a sound ministry.

5. They opt for clever illustrations and stories (myths) which have no value in living the Christian way of life or making the maturity adjustment to the justice of God. (This is often caused by mental laziness, the failure to discipline one's self to the concentration that is required to assimilate sound doctrine.)

X. Pursuit of Bible doctrine by the positive believer results in great blessings, including:

A. The Divine viewpoint of life. 2Cor.10:5

B. Identification of STA/OSN activity. Rom.7:7

C. Isolation of and victory over the STA/OSN. Psa.51:5,6; 119:11; Rom.6:12-18

D. Discernment. Pro.2:5,9

E. Legitimate prosperity. Pro.3:16-18; Mar.10:29-31

F. Confidence. Heb.10:35; 2Tim.1:7; Pro.3:24-26

G. Inner happiness. Pro.3:13-18; 1Joh.1:4

H. Inner peace. Psa.119:165; Pro.3:2,17; Phi.4:7

I. Divine guidance. Rom.12:2

J. Ph2 deliverance. 1Tim.4:16 cp. Phi.2:12,13

K. True fellowship with God the Father and God the Son. Joh.14:21

L. True capacity for life. Job 1:22; 2:9,10

M. Eternal reward. 1Cor.3:12-14; Col.1:3-5

N. Principle: God is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Heb.11:6

XI. The rapture generation is commanded to intensify its intake of Bible doctrine. Heb.10:25

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17 indisputable facts found in the book of 1st JOHN chapter 1.

Fact # 1.

When we confess our sins to God, he “cleanses” us of “all” our unrighteousness. (personal sins)

* 1Jn 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Fact # 2.

When we are “cleansed”, we are said to be “walking in the light”, and while we are walking in the light, we are in fellowship with God.

Light = Fellowship.

* 1Jn 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.

Fact # 3.

In this “light”, we are NOT in “darkness”. In other words, when we are “NOT” cleansed, we are “in darkness”. Darkness = “ NO FELLOWSHIP” with God.

* 1Jn 1:5,6 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Vs 6: If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not know the truth:

Fact # 4.

While we are “cleansed” we are in “fellowship” with God.

Cleansing + Light = Fellowship

* 1Jn 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.

Fact # 5.

If we think we are in “fellowship” with God, but have “unconfessed” personal sins in our soul, we are,” lying to ourselves”. And, we don’t understand the “doctrine of fellowship”, or the “doctrine of confession”.

* 1Jn 1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not know the truth.

Fact # 6.

If we believe that we have not committed any personal sins, we are “deceiving ourselves”. And do not know the “doctrine of the Old Sin Nature”.

* 1Jn 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Fact # 7.

God cannot have “fellowship” with sin.

*1Jn 1:5b. This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Fact # 8.

The only way to have “fellowship” with God, is to “confess” your personal sins to him.

*1Jn 1:9. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Fact # 9.

After we confess our sins… the very next sin we commit, we relinquish our fellowship, and return back to darkness. Therefore we need to confess that sin to God, in order to regain “fellowship” with him.

Fellowship + personal sin = darkness.

Darkness + confession = fellowship.

NOTE: This is a daily process.

*1Jn 1:7,9 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Fact # 10.

The purpose of this information, ( 1Jn 1 ), is so that we can learn how to get into “fellowship” with God. The only way to have perfect happiness.

*1Jn 1:3,4 That which we have seen and heard we declare unto you, that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. Vs: 4, And these things we write unto you, that your joy may be full.

Fact # 11.

The Apostle John received this information directly from Jesus Christ himself, while he was here on earth.

*1Jn 1:3,5 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. Vs: 5, This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Fact # 12.

The Greek word for the verb “cleanse” is Katharizo.

Its definition is:

“to make clean”, “to purify”, “to cleanse us of personal sins”.

Fact # 13.

The Greek word for the noun “Light” is Phos.

Its definition is:

“illumination”, “enlightenment”, “spiritual light”,

“the nature of God”.

Fact # 14.

The Greek word for the noun “Darkness” is, Skotos.

Its definition is:

“spiritual darkness”, “absence of spiritual light”

“no enlightenment”.

Fact # 15.

The Greek word for the verb “confess”, is Homologeo.

Its definition is: “to acknowledge”, “to admit”,

“to name a offence”, “to cite a case”, “to confess”.

NOTE: “To confess your sins” does “NOT” mean to

“ask God for forgiveness”. Nowhere in the bible does it tell us to “ask for forgiveness”.

AGAIN: Nowhere in the bible does it tell us to “ask God to forgive us of our sins!! God simply requires us to

” name each sin to him”, and then he will forgive us of them. 1Jn 1:9. He then will remember them no more. Heb 8:12 .

Also, he casts them away as far as the East is from the West. Ps 103:12

God literally “forgives, and forgets” confessed personal sins. Ish 43:25

Fact # 16.

The Greek word for the noun “fellowship” is, Koinonia. Its definition is: “communion”, or “sharing in common”, “face to face relationship”.

Fact # 17

When we name our sins to God, he purifies our souls of personal sins, and places us into face to face “Fellowship” with himself. When we are in face to face “fellowship” with him, we are said to be “walking in the light”. 1Jn 1:7 God himself is “in the light”.

*1Jn 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.

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Plenary verbal inspiration

We believe the Scripture in the original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, both Old and New Testaments, to be the plenary, verbally inspired Word of God. “Plenary” means that the entirety of Scripture is equally and fully revealed and inspired by God. “Verbal” refers to the principle of inerrancy, that inspiration extends to each and every word. Inspiration means “God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16) and means that the Bible is God’s complete and connected thought to mankind (2 Peter 1:20–21; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Matthew 5:18; John 16:12–13). God the Holy Spirit so supernaturally directed the human writers of scripture, that without waiving their human intelligence, vocabulary, individuality, literary style, personality, personal feelings, or any other human factor, His complete and coherent message to mankind was recorded with perfect accuracy in the original languages of Scripture, the very words bearing the authority of divine authorship. Therefore the Bible is the final authority in all matters about which it speaks. Further, we believe the Bible is to be interpreted in a normal and literal way consistent with the historical, grammatical principle of hermeneutics under the filling of God the Holy Spirit (John 10:35; Matthew 5:18; 1 Corinthians 2:14-16)

Trinity

We believe in one God, Who is sovereign, righteous, just, eternal, love, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, immutable, veracious, merciful, good, infinite, and gracious in His essence. He exists in three persons; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All three persons of the Godhead are co-equal and co-eternal and co-infinite. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 5:3–5; John 10:30; Psalm 22:1; Matthew 3:16; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Genesis 48:15–16, 2 Samuel 23:2-3; Genesis 1:26.

God the Father

We believe that God the Father is the first person of the Godhead. He is the Father, architect, and planner of all creation (Malachi 2:10; Acts 17:29; Jeremiah 33:27; 1 Corinthians 8:6). He is the Father of all believers in the Lord Jesus Christ (Psalm 103:13; Galatians 3:26) but not the Father of unbelievers (John 8:42-44). The relationship between God the Father and God the Son did not have a beginning but has existed from eternity past. The Father’s character is revealed to us in the person of Christ (John 8:58; 17:5, 24; 20:17). The Father and the Son are co-equal and co-eternal in essence. The Son voluntarily submitted Himself to the Father’s plan so there could be a savior for mankind (1 Corinthians 8:6). The Father is the Supreme Person of the universe (Hebrews 6:13). He has absolute will and does whatever He pleases (Isaiah 55:11, 56:4, 42:21, Psalm 115:3, 135:6, 1 Corinthians 1:21; Colossians 1:19; Hebrews 11:5; Ephesians 1:5, 9). It pleased the Father to send the Son to die as a spiritual substitute for the sins of the human race (John 3:16–18). The Father was propitiated by the Son’s impeccable sacrifice on the cross (Romans 3:25). Those who accept the Son and His work on their behalf enter into the family of God at the instant of faith in Christ. Through this the Father brings many sons into glory and glorifies the Godhead (Romans 8:14, 19; Galatians 4:5–6, Hebrews 2:10; 1 John 3:2).

God the Son

We believe that God the Son is co-equal, co-eternal, and co-infinite with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit; He possesses the same divine attributes as the Father and the Holy Spirit. We believe that the Second Person of the Trinity, the Son, agreed to the incarnation in order to glorify the Father and redeem mankind from the slave market of sin. The Son (undiminished Deity) united with perfect humanity (Hebrews 10:5) to become Jesus of Nazareth (Matthew 1:21–25). The humanity of Jesus Christ was concieved by God the Holy Spirit when the Spirit enabled the virgin Mary to conceive apart from procreation (Luke 1:35). His conception was supernatural and thus Jesus did not have a human father. Due to this He did not possess Adam’s sinful nature and did not receive the imputation of Adam’s original sin. The Son’s nature was such that He was true, sinless humanity and undiminished deity united in one person forever (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–25; Colossians 2:9; Philippians 2:5–9). We believe that He voluntarily restricted the independent use of His divine attributes while on earth in order to rely strictly upon the Holy Spirit’s power for His spiritual life and power for some miracles. In this way He was victorious over Satan and the world system using the Spirit’s power in order to defeat His enemies and show us how we should live by means of the Spirit. Thus he set the precedent for the unique spiritual life of the Church Age. Jesus is the One and only Savior of the world and to gain eternal life one must place their faith alone in Him alone for salvation (Acts 4:12; 16:32; John 3:16, 36).

God the Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit is co-equal and co-eternal and co-infinite with the Father and the Son. As God He possesses the same divine attributes as the Father and the Son. His ministry is to convict the world concerning the sin of unbelief, the absolute righteousness of God, and the judgment of Christ as our substitute (John 16:8–11). The Spirit is the agent of regeneration, sanctification, and comfort to those who believe in Jesus Christ (John 14:26). The Holy Spirit is a person just as the Father and Son are persons. He indwells all believers of the present church age. By Him all believers are baptized into the body of Christ and He seals them until the day of redemption. It is the duty of every believer to be filled with the Spirit through confession of sin (1 John 1:9) and thus fulfill the command to be “filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18) and “walk by the Spirit” (Gal. 5:18).

Fall and Depravity of Mankind

We believe that the human soul was created in the image of God. The image of God refers to the reflection of His divine essence. Man's image reflects God's image in his immaterial makeup. Adam sinned willfully against God's command not to eat of the forbidden tree and died spiritually. Mankind instantly became separated from God and unable to fellowship with Him (Genesis 3:18–19; Romans 3:23; 5:12; 6:23; Ephesians 2:12). All human beings inherit a sin nature which has been genetically passed down through the male since Adam. To this sin nature is imputed Adam's original sin (Romans 3:23; 5:12) and each person is therefore born physically alive and spiritually dead. This describes the depravity of all mankind. Man, controlled by the sin nature, wants independence from God. God condemns mankind and will bring him to judgment (Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 20:11–15). God is fair and offers mankind an alternative through the sacrifice of His Son. Adam and the woman accepted the coats of skins from the hand of the Lord in Genesis 3:21. The shedding of animal (lamb, sheep, goats) blood pictured the future spiritual substitutionary death of Christ on the cross. The couple's faith in the promised, future Savior as expressed through the sacrifices enabled them to receive the free gift of eternal life. This became the pattern of recovery for all of mankind. Each individual must personally accept the Savior in order to be removed from judgment (John 3:36). Eternal salvation today is based on believing that Jesus Christ paid the penalty for your sins. At the instant of faith in Christ, when the individual realizes that it is by faith alone in only Christ's work on the cross, each believer is justified, regenerated, and receives eternal life. (Eph. 2:8-9; John 3:16, 18, 36; John 20:31; Acts 4:12).

Christ Our Spiritual Substitute

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was sent by God the Father to pay the penalty for all human sin, make provision for all of mankind to be delivered from spiritual death and certain judgment. Jesus came to redeem mankind (1 Peter 1:18–19) through His efficacious, spiritual, substitutionary death on the cross (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:21–24; Isaiah 53:10–12). In the Hebrew of Isaiah 53:9 and the Greek of Col. 2:12 two deaths are mentioned:

His grave was assigned with wicked men Yet He was with a rich man in His DEATHS, Because He had done no violence, Nor was there any deceit in His mouth. Is 53:9

The first death of the Savior was spiritual as darkness descended upon the cross and the Father poured out our sins upon Him and then judged Him. The great violence of this activity was hidden from the eyes of all He suffered alone in the darkness. Upon completion of His work He said, “It is finished” (John 19:30). The work for our reconciliation was completed. The door was open for anyone to believe in Him and gain eternal life for He died for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2). He paid for our sins while still physically alive. He then dismissed His own spirit to the Father (John 10:17–18; Luke 23:46) and died physically. When the soldiers came to break His legs they found Him dead. His spiritual work on the cross paid for the sins of the world and there is no work that mankind can do to add to His work or take away from it. All that we have to do is believe in Him as our personal Savior to receive eternal life (Romans 5:9; 1 Peter 1:18–19).

Resurrection of Christ

We believe in the bodily, physical resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the grave; his bodily and physical ascension into heaven and His session which means He is seated at the right hand of God the Father during the present Church Age. He is currently the interceding High Priest and Advocate for all Church Age believers. (1 Peter 3:18; Acts 1:9–11; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4, Hebrews 7:25; 9:24; 1 John 2:1–2; Romans 8:34)

Dispensations

We believe that dispensations are distinct administrations of God in human history in which the purpose of God is revealed through divine revelation. Human history is a sequence of divine administrations each having unique characteristics, as well as certain functions in common with other ages. God administers through delegated authority in each dispensation. Each designated authority, such as Israel in the Age of Israel and the Church in the Church Age, is to teach the gospel and explain God's purpose and will to mankind (Romans 3:2; Acts 15:14; Ephesians 3:2). The essence of dispensationalism is a consistent distinction between God's plan and purposes for Israel and his plan and purpose for the Church; a literal, plain system of interpretation applied to every area of Scripture, and an understanding that all of human history has the glory of God as its ultimate purpose. We reject the development known as Progressive Dispensationalism.

Rapture of the Church

We believe in the blessed hope which is the personal, bodily, physical return of Jesus Christ in the clouds for His bride, the Church (Titus 2:11–14). He will return before the seven year tribulation period also known as “Daniel's Seventieth Week” or “Jacob's Trouble.” He will appear in the clouds and the church will rise to meet Him in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:13-15). His return is imminent, “at any moment,” for no prophecy need be fulfilled prior to His return. The rapture is said to occur in the twinkling of an eye (1 Corinthians 15:51–54), during which time the bodies of all spiritually born again believers will be changed into resurrection bodies and the dead in Christ shall rise first followed by the living believers. All unbelievers will remain on the earth to go into the tribulation period. Because Christ delivers His church at the rapture no believer will ever experience, participate in, or suffer any part or portion of the tribulation period (Revelation 3:10).

Tribulation

The last seven years of the Age of Israel is called the tribulation. It begins after the rapture of the church when the Antichrist signs a peace treaty with the nation Israel. This age is characterized as a time of judgment upon unbelievers (Revelation 5–19). Mankind has rebelled against the Lord and refused to accept Jesus Christ as the Savior therefore God's wrath begins to be poured out immediately after the rapture. The tribulation is also called the seventieth week of Daniel (Daniel 9:27, Jeremiah 30:7) and the time of Jacob's trouble (Matthew 24:15–21, Revelation 6:1–19) since it is also a time of judgment upon Israel.

Eternal Security

We believe that anyone who accepts the free gift of salvation through faith alone in Christ alone receives eternal life at the point of faith or belief. As a child of God (John 1:12), member of the royal family of God and royal priest (I Peter 2:5–7, 9) each believer is eternally secure in Christ. At no time can a believer loose his salvation by irresponsible behavior, or any sin of the mind, speech, and behavior. Eternal security is based upon God's hold on us, not our hold upon Him (John 10:28–29; Jude 24). Since we are saved by faith it is an act of God's grace to give eternal life (Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 3:5). Therefore, it is God's responsibility to keep us in His love in which He is absolutely capable (Romans 8:38–39). Even if we fall away into sin and deny our salvation, the Lord cannot deny us our salvation although He will deny us rewards (2 Timothy 2:11–13). Believers are assigned titles such as “holy”, “beloved”, and “elect” to indicate their eternal security in Christ (Colossians 3:12; Ephesians 1:7, 2:8–20).

Satan and the Fallen Angels

We believe that Satan is real and a literal enemy of God. His former name was Lucifer (Isaiah 14). He rebelled against God by claiming to have a better plan for the angels (Isaiah 14:12–14). His rebellion is the basis for the ongoing angelic conflict between God and His elect angels and Satan and his fallen angels (demons). Satan tempted man in the Garden of Eden and enticed Adam and Ishah (later renamed Eve) to sin. Through their fall Satan gained rulership of the world. He is called the prince and power of the air (Ephesians 2:1–4). He has been given a limited time by God to prove that his plan is superior to God's plan. If he fails, and he will, he is destined to the lake of fire which was created for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41). He will be judged and cast into the lake of fire to suffer for all eternity (Revelation 20:1–10). In the meantime he is loose on earth and is the father of evil and all rebellion against God. He seeks to control nations in order to promote his concept of a perfect world where he is god and receives the worship of mankind. He will not be bound until the time of Christ's future Millennial Kingdom.

Judgment

We believe in the separate, bodily, physical, resurrection of the dead. The justified ones (believers) will go to the Judgment Seat of Christ at the Rapture to receive their rewards (Romans 14:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18, 1 Corinthians 3:11–16). They will spend eternity with the Lord with no more tears, no more sorrow, and no pain (Revelation 21:4—22:9) in a state of rejoicing and peace.

On the other hand, the unbelievers will be gathered at the end of the Millennium at the Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11–15). Since their names do not appear in the Book of Life, they will have to stand on their own works. Their works will not be an adequate substitute for faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and His imputed righteousness so they will be condemned and cast into the lake of fire where they will spend eternity in agony. (Revelation 19:20; 20:15).

Water Baptism

We believe that immersion is the only method of baptism taught and commanded in the Scriptures. While it is an important ritual, it has no saving or delivering or sanctifying power. As a ritual it portrays the believer's new position in Christ and his belief in his own future bodily resurrection. Spiritual rebirth is necessary before water baptism is to be performed.

When a believer is taken into the water he is publicly identifying himself with the death and burial of Christ. When he comes up out of the water he is identifying with the resurrection of Christ and his own future bodily resurrection.

Communion Service

We believe that the Lord's Supper is a memorial of Christ's spiritual substitutionary death on the cross in payment for our sins. This is the basis for mankind's reconciliation with God (1 Corinthians 11:23–25, 2 Corinthians 5:17–21). Believers are to partake of the elements of communion which are unleavened bread and and wine (non fermented grape juice may be substituted). Communion is a time when Christians remember the cross of Christ, as well as express their faith and positive volition to God in worship, also as a time of intimate fellowship with God.

The unleavened bread symbolizes the perfect sinless humanity of Christ who was tempted in all ways but was without sin. He never went against the Father's will at any time and therefore arrived at the cross sinless. The cup symbolizes the last three hours of Christ's spiritual substitutionary sufferings as He bore our sins and was judged by the Father (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:21–24, Isaiah 53:10–12). The unleavened bread and the cup are “symbols” of these things and never actually become the physical body and blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Local Church

We believe that the local church is the pillar and ground for all church age doctrines (I Timothy 3:15).The local church is a body of called out believers in Christ who assemble for teaching and fellowship with God which consists in prayer and the Lord's Table (Acts 2:42). The local church is to protect the Word of God through sound bible based teaching. The local church is also the base from which missionaries are sent forth to teach the gospel (Acts 1:8, 20:1ff, Hebrews 10:25). Paul and his team were missionaries sent out to preach the gospel (Galatians 1:2, I Corinthians 1:2, Ephesians 1:1, Philippians 1:1, Acts 13-28). We believe the Bible teaches that the offices of Pastor-Teacher and Deacons are to be filled by males only. We do not believe in females holding the position of pastor or deacon. Any other office in the church may be held by an appointed man or woman. ( I Timothy 3:1-16, Acts 6, I Timothy 2:12, Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 20, Titus 1:6-9, I Peter 5:1-5, Revelation 2-3). The moderator of all business meetings will be the chairman of the Board of Deacons. The head of the Board is the Pastor-Teacher and he appoints deacons as the congregation makes known their candidates. He seeks to appoint men of integrity and who are trustworthy based upon their past performance, attendance in prayer and Bible classes, enthusiasm about the ministry and reputation among the congregation members. The Pastor-Teacher shall work with the Deacons in the decision making processes required to keep the ministry operating.

Universal Church

We believe that the universal church to be the body of spiritually born again believers in Christ. The universal church will become the bride of Christ at the Rapture (Ephesians 1:22-23,, 5:25-27, I Corinthians 12:12-14).

Separation

We believe that all believers are called into a life of biblical study and mental separation from the views of the world system. There is no agreement with the righteousness of God and the unrighteousness of the world, between God's light and the world's darkness, between belief and unbelief (2 Corinthians 6:11–14). Believers are to maintain spirituality by confession of sins (1 John 1:9) which enables the Holy Spirit to lead the believer into biblical truth. The believer submits to God and is able to reject Satanic viewpoint, human good, human arrogance, sin patterns, cults and religious trends (James 4:4; 1 John 2:15–17, Romans 6:13; 2 Timothy 2:3–4; 14–26; 2 Thessalonians 3:6; Hebrews 13:13; Romans 16:17–18; 2 Corinthians 6:11–12; Proverbs 1:10–19).

Spirituality

We believe that spirituality is an absolute. A believer is either spiritual or carnal at any given moment in time. One cannot be both spiritual and carnal simultaneously. When a believer confesses his sin(s) to God the Father then he is forgiven and cleansed from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). The filling of the Spirit then occurs and the Spirit is then able to teach the believer the truths of the Word of God (Ephesians 5:18; Romans 5:5). The filling of the Spirit is not an emotional or ecstatic experience. It has nothing to do with speaking in tongues, seeing visions, or hearing voices. Rather, it is an absolute which is described in the Bible by synonyms such as “yield” (Romans 6:11-13), “confess” (1 John 1:9), “present” (Romans 6:13), “mortify yourselves” (Colossians 3:5), “strengthen the hands that hang down” (Hebrews 12:12), “walking in the light” (I John 1:7), “awake you that sleep” (Ephesians 5:14), and “judge yourselves” (1 Corinthians 11:31–32). All spiritual production in time depends upon the filling of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23). Love is a fruit of the Spirit and therefore true spirituality is described in 1 Corinthians 13.

Spiritual gifts

We believe that all spiritual gifts were given by Christ during His ascension (Ephesians 4:8) and that the Holy Spirit assigns as He desires (I Corinthians 12:13). There are temporary and permanent spiritual gifts. The temporary gifts ceased in 96 A.D. with the completion of the Canon of Scripture. The documentation for these ceasing of temporary gifts is found in I Corinthians 13:8 where the word “perfect” is in the neuter gender which refers to the completion of the Bible. In James 1:25 the Bible is referred to as the “perfect law of liberty”. The gifts that ceased were: Apostle, prophecy, wisdom, knowledge, miracles, healings, tongues, interpretation of tongues, distinguishing of spirits, and the gift of faith. Anyone claiming to have any or all of these gifts today is misinformed and into false doctrine. The permanent spiritual gifts still in use after A.D. 96 are: Evangelist, pastor-teacher, teacher, administration, exhortation, financier or giving, counseling or showing mercy, helps for men, helps for women. The purpose of these permanent gifts is to insure the cooperation and smooth function of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27–31; Romans 12).

Second Coming or Second Advent of Christ

We believe that the Second Coming of Christ will be seven literal years after the signing of the peace treaty or covenant between Israel and the antichrist (Zechariah 14:4–11; Matthew 24:15–25. 46; 2 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Revelation 20:6). He returns to set up His millennial kingdom upon the earth which was offered at the first advent but postponed due to rejection by the Jewish nation. Those believers who survive the Tribulation will enter into His kingdom and will rule the earth. Those who are unbelievers will be cast into Hades for 1000 years to await the Great White Throne Judgment.

Eternal State

We believe that the soul and human spirit of those who have believed in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation at death will immediately pass into His presence and remain there in conscious bliss until the resurrections. At the rapture, the dead church age believers will be joined with their resurrection bodies and then the living church age believers receive their resurrection bodies. At the second coming, the Tribulation and Old Testament believers receive their resurrection bodies. At the end of the Millennium the millennial believers receive their resurrection bodies (1 Corinthians 15:23–24, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Philippians 1:23). All these believers will remain with the Lord throughout eternity in a state of happiness.

The unbelievers from all human history will be collected, judged at the Great White Throne judgment, and sentenced to the lake of fire where they will spend eternity in conscious agony. They will not be annihilated but will be punished in everlasting flames in complete separation from the glory and fellowship of the Lord. (Luke 16:19-26, 23:43; 2 Thessalonians 1:7–9, Jude 6-7; Revelation 20:11–15)

The Responsibility of Believers

We believe that each believer must grow in grace, doctrine and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. The believer's daily life must be consistent with the Lord's plan and will. This brings glory to the Lord. (2 Peter 3:18).

Every believer is responsible to be an ambassador for Christ which means witnessing to the lost when the opportunity arises. (2 Corinthians 5:17–21). Every believer is a royal priest and therefore responsible to function in prayer for himself and others (1 Peter 2:5, 7, 9). The believer priest will offer spiritual sacrifices to the Lord in order to fulfill his priesthood (Hebrews 13:10–18).

Every believer is responsible to fulfill the laws of divine establishment, nationalism, and patriotism to his country. We are told to pay our taxes and uphold the laws of the land. (Romans 13:1–8; 1 Peter 2:13–20). Believers are told to be submissive to the government and laws of the land (1 Peter 2:13–20, I Timothy 2:1–2). In application to this principle we honor and respect the Constitution of the United States, the three branches of government, the laws of the land, and we pray for those who have promised to protect and serve the people of this land.

...............List of Sins...............

*Mental Attitude Sins* / *Sins of the tongue* / *Overt Sins*

Arrogance                                Gossiping                          Murder
Fear                                        Lying                                Stealing
Worry    Blasphemy                        Disobedience
Anger                                      Perjury                             Violence
Guilt    Maligning                           Adultery
Bitterness     Boasting                           Rape
Hate                                        Criticism    Incest
Revenge                                Ridiculing                          Bestiality
Implacability            Sarcasm       Homosexuality

Jealousy Cursing                             Pederasty
Approbation Lust         Interrupting                      Voyeurism
Power Lust Whining     Necrophilia
Money Lust         Flattery      Drunkenness
Insolence     Complaining          Trespassing
Impatience                              Arguing                             Cheating
Prejudice Excuse-Making              Cowardice
Self-pity                                 Nagging                            Snooping
Self-righteousness                   Mocking                            Drug Abuse

Envy                                   Bickering                         Child Abuse
Selfishness                               Murmuring                         Extortion
Ingratitude                          Gloating                            Treason
Disrespect                                                                       Revenge
Stubbornness                                                                  Gluttony
Irresponsibility
Thoughtlessness
Resentment
Aggravation

Frustration
Strife
Discontention
Faithlessness
Deceitfulness
Impoliteness
Religiosity
Vindictiveness
Panic

Irreconcilable difference
Adultery Mt 5:28
Judging Mt 7:1,2
Irritability

.............. Jesus Christ “IS” God ................

John 1:1 (KJV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:14 (KJV) And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 1:10 (KJV) He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

John 8:24 (KJV) I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

John 8:58-59 (KJV) Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. 59 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

John 10:30 (KJV) “I and my Father are one”.

John 14:6-11 (ASV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also: from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and dost thou not know me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; how sayest thou, Show us the Father? 10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I say unto you I speak not from myself: but the Father abiding in me doeth his works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.

1 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Titus 2:13 (KJV) Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

Revelation 1:8a (KJV) I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end…

Titles of Jesus Christ

(1) "The Son of God" (Luke 1:35)
(2)"The Son of the Most High" (Luke 1:32)
(3) "Mighty God" (Isaiah 9:6)
(4) "Eternal Father"(Isaiah 9:6)
(5) "His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of eternity" (Micah 5:2).
(6) “Lord” (Rom. 15:30; Eph. 1:22; Phil. 2:11).
(7) “God” (Titus 2:13).He has the same divine essence as God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. He possesses all the attributes of deity:
(1) Sovereignty (Matt. 28:18a; Col. 2:10b).

(2) Perfect righteousness (John 8:46a; 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 7:26; 1 Pet. 2:22; 1 John 2:21b). (3)Justice (John 8:16a; 2 Tim.4:8; Psa. 9:8; Deut. 32:4; Rev. 15:3b).
(4) Love (John 13:34; Rom. 5:8; Eph. 3:19; 1 John 4:9-10)
(5) Eternal life (1 Tim. 1:17; 1 John 5:11).
(6) Omniscience (Luke 11:17; John 2:24-25;
6:64; 21:17).
(7) Omnipresence (Matt. 18:20; Prov. 15:3)
(8) Omnipotence (John 1:3, 10; 5:21;
1 Cor. 1:23-24; Phil. 3:21; Heb. 1:3; Rev. 1:8).
(9) Immutability (Mal. 3:6; Heb. 1:10-12; 13:8).

(10) Veracity (John 1:14; 14:6a; 1 John 3:16).
He is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe (John 1:3, 10; Col. 1:16-17; Heb. 1:3, 10).
The Lord Jesus Christ has authority to forgive sins (Matt. 9:6; Luke 5:24; Col. 3:13). The Lord Jesus Christ has the power to raise the dead (John 5:21; 6:40; 11:25). All judgment belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ (John 5:22; 1 Cor. 3:11-15; 2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 20:11-14), and receives worship from both men and angels (Psa. 99:5; Phil. 2:10; Rev. 5:13-14). In His Deity always occupied a place of equality and fellowship with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. The Lord Jesus Christ as God was equal with the Father (John 10:30, 37-38; 14:9; 17:5, 24-25).

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WHO IS JESUS?
Numerous titles and attributes of Jehovah found in the Hebrew Scriptures are applied directly to Jesus in the Christian Greek Scriptures.

Jehovah knows “all things.” (1 John 3:20; Psalm 147:5) Jesus knows “all things.” (John 16:30)
Jehovah is the only one who knows the hearts of all men. (1 Kings 8:39; Jeremiah 17:9-10) Jesus knows the hearts of all men. (John 2:24-25; Rev. 2:18, 23)
Jehovah is our sanctifier. (Exodus 31:13) Jesus sanctifies us. (Hebrews 10:10)
Jehovah is our peace. (Judges 6:23) Jesus is our peace. (Ephesians 2:14)
Jehovah is our righteousness. (Jeremiah 23:6) Jesus is our righteousness. ( 1 Corinthians 1:30)
Jehovah is our healer. (Exodus 15:26) Jesus heals us. (Acts 9:34)
Jehovah God dwells in us. (2 Corinthians 6:16) Jesus is in us. (Romans 8:10)2.
Jehovah is the giver of life who will not allow His people to be “snatched” out of His hand. (Deuteronomy 32:39) Jesus is the giver of life who will not allow His people to be “snatched” out of His hand. (John 10:28)
Jehovah’s voice is “like the roar of rushing waters.” (Ezekiel 43:2) Jesus’ “voice was like the sound of rushing waters.” (Revelation 1:15)
Jehovah is present everywhere. (Proverbs 15:3; Jeremiah 23:24; I Kings 8:27) Jesus is omnipresent. (John 1:48; Matthew 18:20; 28:20)
Jehovah’s nature does not change. (Malachi 3:6) Jesus’ nature does not change. (Hebrews 13:8)3.
Jehovah is the only God we are to “serve.”
(2 Kings 17:35) Jesus is to be served. (Col. 3:24)
Jehovah is the only God to be “worshipped.” (Exodus 34:14) Jesus receives the same honor and “worship” that the Father receives. (John 5:23; Revelation 5:11-14 compare with Rev. 4:10-11)4. No angel can receive “worship.” (Revelation 22:8-9)
Jehovah the Lord is to be set apart as holy. (Isaiah 8:12b-13) Jesus as Jehovah is to be set apart as holy. (1 Peter 3:14b-15a)5.
Jehovah’s glory is not to be given to another.
(Isaiah 42:8) Jesus shares Jehovah’s glory. (Jn. 17:5)
God’s name is Jehovah (or Yahweh--YHWH). (Isaiah 42:8) Jesus has Jehovah’s name. (John 17:11; John 16:14-15)
Jehovah is the only God to be mentioned in prayer. (Exodus 23:13) Christians are to pray to Jesus.6.
(John 14:14)
Calling upon Jehovah (Joel 2:32) is the same as calling upon Jesus. (Acts 2:21; Romans 10:9-13)7.
Jehovah “the true God” is called “eternal life.” (1 John 5:20) Jesus is called “the eternal life.” (1 John 1:2)
Jehovah is the “mighty God.” (Jeremiah 32:17-18; Isaiah 10:20-21) Jesus is the “mighty God”
(Isaiah 9:6) who is “Almighty.” (Revelation 1:7-8)8. THERE IS ONLY ONE GOD. (1 Timothy 1:17; Isaiah 44:8)
Jehovah is an “everlasting light.” (Psalm 27:1; Isaiah 60:19-20) Jesus is the light of men and the everlasting light of the future city. (John 1:4-9; Revelation 21:23)
Jehovah is “the first and the last.” (Isaiah 44:6; 48:12) Jesus is the “first and the last.”
(Revelation 1:17-18; 22:12-13, 20)
Jehovah is the “Alpha and the Omega.” (Revelation 1:8; Revelation 21:6-7) Jesus is the “Alpha and the Omega.” (Revelation 22:12-13, 20)
Jehovah’s title is “the Holy One.” (Isaiah 47:4) Jesus is “the Holy One.” (Acts 3:14; John 6:69)
Jehovah is the “stumbling stone” of Israel.
(Isaiah 8:13-15) Jesus is the “stumbling stone” of Israel. (1 Peter 2:6-8)
John the Baptist was to prepare the way for Jehovah. (Isaiah 40:3) The Jehovah who came was Jesus.
(Mark 1:1-4; John 1:6-7, 23)
Jehovah is the one who was “pierced.” (Zechariah 12:10)9. Jesus is the pierced Jehovah. (John 19:34; Revelation 1:7-8)
The Jehovah who was sold for 30 pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:13) is Jesus. (Matthew 27:2-6)
Jehovah is Lord of the elements. (Psalm 89:8-9) Jesus is Lord of the elements. (Matthew 8:26-27; John 2:7-9)
Jehovah is the great Judge who gives life to whom he wishes and who renders to each man “according” to his “deeds.” (Psalm 98:9; Deuteronomy 32:39; Jeremiah 17:9-10) Jesus is the only judge who gives life to whom he wishes and renders to each man “according” to his “deeds.” (John 5:21-22; Revelation 2:18, 23)
Jehovah is the only one who can forgive sins. (Mark 2:7; Daniel 9:9) Jesus forgives sins. (Mark 2:10-11; Luke 24:46-47)
Jehovah is the great “shepherd” who leads his people to “the spring of the water of life.” (Psalm 23:1-2; Revelation 21:6-7) Jesus as the “shepherd” of His people, leads them “to springs of the water of life.” (John 10:11-18; Revelation 7:17) THERE IS ONLY ONE SHEPHERD --John 10:16.
Jehovah is “Lord of Lords.” (Deuteronomy 10:17) Jesus is “Lord of Lords.” (Revelation 17:14; 19:16) The Father is Lord of all. (Matthew 11:25;
Acts 17:24) Jesus is “Lord of all.” (Acts 10:36) THERE IS ONLY ONE LORD. (Jude 4)
Jehovah is the Savior. (Isaiah 45:21-22) Jesus is the Savior. (Titus 2:13; 2 Peter 1:1) THERE IS ONLY ONE SAVIOR. (Isaiah 43:11)
Jehovah created the universe. (Psalm 102:25-27) Jesus created the universe. (John 1:3; Colossians 1:15-19;10. Hebrews 1:10-12).11. THERE IS ONLY ONE CREATOR. (Isaiah 44:24)
Isaiah saw Jehovah. (Isaiah 6:1-5) The Jehovah that Isaiah saw was Jesus. (John 12:41)

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The Scriptures reveal that each member of the Trinity has the attributes of Deity and performs activities that only God can perform. Note the following charts:

DIVINE QUALITY	THE FATHER	THE SON	THE HOLY SPIRIT
OMNIPRESENCE	Jeremiah 23:24; 1 Kings 8:27	Matthew 28:20; 18:20; John 1:48	Psalm 139:7
OMNISCIENCE	Psalm 147:5; 1 John 3:20; 1 Kings 8:39	John 16:30; 2:24-25	1 Corinthians 2:10-11
OMNIPOTENCE	Jeremiah 32:17,27; Matthew 19:26; Luke 1:37; Psalm 135:6	Matthew 28:18; John 16:15; Hebrews 1:3	Romans 15:19
HOLINESS	Revelation 15:4	Acts 3:14	Romans 1:4
ETERNITY	Psalm 90:2; Romans 16:26	Hebrews 7:3; Isaiah 9:6; John 8:58	Hebrews 9:14
Each described as the TRUTH	John 7:28	John 8:32,36; 14:6; Revelation 3:7	John 16:13; 1 John 5:6-7
LORD	Luke 1:32; 10:21	Romans 10:9; Philippians 2:11	2 Corinthians 3:17
GOD	1 Peter 1:2; Philippians 2:11	2 Peter 1:1; Titus 2:13; John 1:1; 20:28; Hebrews 1:8	Acts 5:3-4; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
ALMIGHTY	Genesis 17:1	Revelation 1:8; 22:12-13, 20	Zechariah 4:6

DIVINE WORK	THE FATHER	THE SON	THE HOLY SPIRIT
CREATION	Genesis 2:7; Psalm 102:25; Isaiah 44:24	John 1:3; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2	Genesis 1:2; Job 33:4; Ps. 104:30
INCARNATION	Hebrews 10:5	Hebrews 2:14; Philippians 2:7	Luke 1:35; Matthew 1:18
CHRIST’S RESURRECTION	1 Thessalonians 1:10; Romans 6:4; Ephesians 1:20	John 10:17-18; John 2:18-22	Romans 1:4; 8:11
THEY SANCTIFY	Exodus 31:13; Jude 1	Hebrews 2:11; 10:10	1 Peter 1:2
THEY ARE LIFE	Deuteronomy 30:20	Colossians 3:4; John 14:6	Romans 8:10
GIVE ETERNAL LIFE	Romans 6:23	John 10:28	Galatians 6:8
RAISE THE DEAD	John 5:21a; Deuteronomy 32:39	John 5:21b	Romans 8:11
INSPIRE PROPHETS	Hebrews 1:1	2 Corinthians 13:3	Mark 13:11; Acts 28:25-27