CHURCH OF CHRIST, KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS
WHAT WE BELIEVE
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We believe that:
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Jesus Christ, God in the flesh on earth (Son of God, in other words), died for our sins (wrong doings) and came back from the dead. (1 Corintians 15.1-8.
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The Bible is given us by God who had it written by men who listened to Him. It holds His intruction, information and His desired for us. (2 Timothy 3.16)
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Every person has worth as a creation of God but all have sinned and so fall short of God's standards. (Romans 3.23)
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Forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life are available to those who accept and trust Christ as Saviour and Lord. (John 3.16)
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Those accepting Christ should own up that they've done wrong, declare their faith and be baptised into Christ. (Romans 10.9, Acts 2.38)
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Each Christian has the Holy Spirit living within them - a free gift from God. (Romans 5.5, Galations 4.6)
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The Church is the Body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit. She is here to bring people to Jesus and to nurture them. (Ephesians 4.1-6)
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Jesus Christ will one day return to earth and reign forever as King over all other kings and Lord over all other lords. (1 Thessalonians 4. 13-18)
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