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We talk about Jesus repeatedly in our church.
We want everyone to know that
Jesus is the center of all that we do. We are excited to
be Baptists, but we are far more excited to be
believers in and followers of Jesus Christ. Here are our beliefs about Jesus:
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God has always existed, and Jesus has always
existed with God.
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God created a perfect heaven and earth.
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We sinned against God, allowing pain,
suffering, and death to enter the earth.
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Because God loves us, He sent His son, Jesus,
to take the penalty for our sins.
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Jesus was born of the virgin Mary in Bethlehem
on the first Christmas.
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Though He was tempted in every way, He lived
a sinless life.
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Like us, He experienced the joy and
hardships of life.
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He taught, loved, healed, and called men and
women to believe in and follow Him.
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He was crucified on a cross, offering Himself
as a substitute for our sins.
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On the third day, He rose from the grave,
proving that He is God and that He has power over life and
death.
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He ascended
into heaven, promising to return.
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He equipped and empowered His church to make
disciples of anyone who will turn from their
sins and believe in Him.
Everyone who believes in Him is given a life worth living
here on Earth and eternal life in heaven. We don't earn
this life; we are given it by the grace of God. Because
God has given us this gift of eternal life, we follow Jesus. We obey His
commands. We gather together to worship. We love others. We
communicate our belief to others. We wait in anticipation of
His return.
Though people often put their faith in Jesus
during a church worship service, it can be done anywhere at
anytime. Many people have expressed this faith in God in a
prayer like this one:
"Jesus, I believe in you. I know that you are
God's Son, that you came to die for me, and that are calling me
to faith in you. I willingly turn away from my sins and I ask
your forgiveness. Please come into my life. I want to follow
you."
If you have made this decision, or if you would
like to talk more, please
contact us and let us know. We would like to give you a
Bible and to encourage you in your decision. |