GOD THE FATHER Creator of Heaven and Earth, who made man in His own image and likeness. THE HOLY TRINITY The three persons of the Godhead; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit Three in One. THE VIRGIN BIRTH Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. JESUS CHRIST The only begotten Son of God the Father. THE HOLY SPIRIT The comforter and teacher of all things who dwells within us, uniting us to Jesus Christ. THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Jesus Christ died on the cross at Calvary for the sins of mankind. He rose from the Dead in His glorified body on the third day, and He ascended into heaven where He is seated at the right hand of God the Father. THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST It was shed for us on the cross at Calvary, cleanses us from all sin and grants us access into the presence of God. SALVATION A gift from God through grace and faith in Christ Jesus. That all who believe in the name of Jesus Christ may be saved by turning from sin to repentance and are born again by the Holy Spirit through trusting in His death and resurrection. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT It is available to all who believe in Jesus Christ, and is evidenced by the gift of speaking in tongues. WATER BAPTISM By immersion in water as Jesus Christ was baptized. SANCTIFICATION Separation from the world unto God – a life of true holiness. THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST Jesus Christ will come again to Earth in glory and in power. The dead in Christ will rise first and those alive in Christ will be in the presence of God for eternity. THE HOLY BIBLE The infallible and authoritative word of God given to direct all men and women to salvation. THE MANDATE That man was created in the image and likeness of God to be fruitful, to multiply, to replenish the earth, to subdue it, and to have dominion over it.