ATTENTION:
This Statement of Faith (SoF) is superseded by the new Statement of Faith found here: http://www.christianityboard.com/topic/17009-statement-of-faith-christian-board-christian-forum/
This is for archival purposes, only.
Howdy! I wanted to share that I've worked up an "official" Statement of Faith for Christianity Board, as we've had some members ask about it from time to time. While I certainly do not claim to have perfected a perfect document, I think it establishes some fundamental tenets to define Christianity as it is viewed by this website.Please note that I am not requiring that everyone agree to this statement to post here or anything of the sort. I know there will be bones of contention within the statement, and so be it. However, I do ask that you peruse it and share your thoughts with us. If anything appears unclear, let me know. I've attempted to land CB firmly within the Biblical middle ground on some hot-button issues.May God speak through Christianity Board, and may this Statement of Faith serve as a testament to God Almighty.
Again, your feedback is welcome!
ATTENTION:
This Statement of Faith (SoF) is superseded by the new Statement of Faith found here: http://www.christianityboard.com/topic/17009-statement-of-faith-christian-board-christian-forum/
This is for archival purposes, only.
This Statement of Faith (SoF) is superseded by the new Statement of Faith found here: http://www.christianityboard.com/topic/17009-statement-of-faith-christian-board-christian-forum/
This is for archival purposes, only.
Howdy! I wanted to share that I've worked up an "official" Statement of Faith for Christianity Board, as we've had some members ask about it from time to time. While I certainly do not claim to have perfected a perfect document, I think it establishes some fundamental tenets to define Christianity as it is viewed by this website.Please note that I am not requiring that everyone agree to this statement to post here or anything of the sort. I know there will be bones of contention within the statement, and so be it. However, I do ask that you peruse it and share your thoughts with us. If anything appears unclear, let me know. I've attempted to land CB firmly within the Biblical middle ground on some hot-button issues.May God speak through Christianity Board, and may this Statement of Faith serve as a testament to God Almighty.
Christianity Board Statement of Faith There are certain undeniable tenets of the Christian faith which Christianity Board dutifully seeks to uphold. As such, the purpose of Christianity Board is the furtherance of the God’s Holy Word known as the Christian Bible. We have by no means created a list that covers Christianity in its entirety, but we stand upon the rock that Scripture is the universally available link to God for the individual, nation, and world.
As such, it is our mission to provide an online environment where the Bible is the intense focus of study and where members are free to explore the treasury of knowledge. First and foremost, we believe in the God of the Bible (Exodus 3), that he is the Father, Creator, and Almightly Adonai (Lord). We believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and that the three comprise the Godhead (Acts 17:29, Romans 1:20, & Colossians 2:8-9). We testify that Jesus is indeed the Son of God (John 3:16-18) sent forth in love for the salvation of whomsoever will believe (Romans 5:8).
We hold that the Holy Spirit is the Great Comforter sent for work through all Christians (John 15:26 & Romans 8:26-27). We believe the Bible is the inspired and Holy Word of God (II Timothy 3:16 & II Peter 1:21), this includes all prophecy, parables, covenants, and history. Furthermore, this includes the entire Bible, both the Old and New Testaments (Matthew 5). We believe that Jesus the Christ is this Word made flesh which dwelt with God from the very beginning (John 1). We firmly and patiently await the return of Christ (I Thessalonians 3:13 & II Thessalonians 2:2) when he shall set foot upon the Mount of Olives and the water will go out from Jerusalem (Zechariah 14).
He will occupy the throne of David (Isaiah 9:6-7 & Luke 1:32-33) and rule the earth for 1,000 years known as both the Lord’s Day and the Millennium (Zechariah 14:9, Revelation 20:4). We believe in salvation through Grace by faith as the gift of God alone and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9). We also believe in an active faith where works are a manifestation of faith for Christians (James 2:26). Faith is judged by God Almighty and Him alone (I Corinthians 4:3-5), but we are to discern between good and evil and eschew evil (Hebrews 5:14). We hold that water baptism is a manifestation of faith ordained by God for all who believe (Matthew 3:13-15, Acts 2:37-39 & Romans 6:3-5). We also believe in the ordinance of communion as established by Jesus the Christ (Matthew 26:26-29 & I Corinthians 10:16). We hold true that prayer is a powerful tool for Christians (Matthew 6:10 & I John 5:14-15) to further the will of God; but, we must ask in faith and in the Name of Jesus Christ (John 15:16 & James 1:6-7). We must also forgive, in order to be forgiven (Matthew 6:14).
We believe that God has chosen certain servants since before the katabole of the Earth to use as his tools (Deuteronomy 7:6; Psalm 105:6; Isaiah 44:1-2, Ephesians 1). Last but not least, we believe that salvation is a personal matter and ultimately part of a covenant with God and therefore not fit to be judged by any man, as God is the heart-knower (Psalm 44:21). We Christians are the salt of the Earth (Matthew 5:13). We must adorn the armour of God to fight the spiritual war against Satan and his forces (Ephesians 6:11-18).
Again, your feedback is welcome!
ATTENTION:
This Statement of Faith (SoF) is superseded by the new Statement of Faith found here: http://www.christianityboard.com/topic/17009-statement-of-faith-christian-board-christian-forum/
This is for archival purposes, only.