Articles of Faith

Articles of Faith: Part 1 – Lesson 10 – The Punishment of the Wicked

Scripture Reading: Revelation 20:7-15

Memory Verse: “And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.” Matthew 5:30

Article 4. STATE OF THE DEAD
We believe that death is a condition of “unconsciousness” (sleep) to all persons, both the just and the unjust, a condition which shall remain unchanged until the great resurrection at Christ’s second advent, at which time the righteous will receive eternal life, while at their appointed

Articles of Faith: Part 1 – Lesson 11 – Man’s Condition

Scripture Reading: Romans 3:9-23.

Memory Verse: All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6

Article 5. MAN’S CONDITION
We believe man was created for immortality, but through sin he forfeited his divine birthright, and because of sin, death entered into the world, and passed upon all men. Only through faith in Jesus Christ can we become partakers of His divine nature and live forever. (Romans 2:7; 1 Corinthians 15:22, 51-54; 2 Timothy 1:10; 2 Peter 1:4)

Introduction:
“Sin

Articles of Faith: Part 1 – Lesson 12 – Salvation

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2.

Memory Verse: For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

Article 6. MAN’S SALVATION
We believe that man is in a state of corruption and cannot save himself. Therefore God, in His love for mankind, has provided a way of salvation for him through Jesus Christ. It is a free gift received through faith and repentance and cannot be earned. The gift of salvation leads to a life of conversion, repentance, baptism and receiving of

Articles of Faith: Part 1 – Lesson 13 – Holy Living

Scripture Reading: Psalm 15.

Memory Verse: Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1

Article 7. A HOLY LIFE AND SANCTIFICATION
We believe that God is holy and requires that His children be holy and sanctified. Sanctification means a cleansing from sin, separation from the world, and consecration to God. The sanctification of a Christian is attained through faith in the Word, faith in the blood of Jesus, and the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life. Sanctification is

Articles of Faith: Part 1 – Lesson 1 – The Word of God

Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:97-112.

Memory Verse: For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4

Article 1. THE BIBLE
We believe the Bible (both Old and New Testament) to be the inspired Word of God, containing the complete revelation of God’s truth, given to man through the inspiration of God and His benevolence; that its historic statements are correct, and it is the standard for faith and practice. (John 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-16; 2 Peter 1:19-21; 3:16)

Introduction:
In this first

Articles of Faith: Part 1 – Lesson 2 – The Importance of Sound Doctrine

Scripture Reading: Titus 2.

Memory Verse: Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. 1 Timothy 4:16

Article 1. THE BIBLE
We believe the Bible (both Old and New Testament) to be the inspired Word of God, containing the complete revelation of God’s truth, given to man through the inspiration of God and His benevolence; that its historic statements are correct, and it is the standard for faith and practice. (John 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-16; 2 Peter 1:19-21; 3:16)

Introduction:
When we

Articles of Faith: Part 1 – Lesson 3 – God the Father

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:18-31.

Memory Verse: “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” John 17:3

Article 2. THE GODHEAD
We believe,
a.) In the one true God, Who is the eternal and supreme Deity. He is infinite in wisdom, love and power, the Creator and Sustainer of all things, in Whom we live, move, and have our being (Genesis 1:1; 1 Kings 3:28; Isaiah 40:28; Matthew 6:6; 22:29; John 3:16; Acts 17:28)

Introduction:
“God created man with an inborn ability to recognize His existence. When man

Articles of Faith: Part 1 – Lesson 4 – Jesus the Son of God

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 4:14-5:10.

Memory Verse: For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5

Article 2. THE GODHEAD
We believe,
b) In Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, the only begotten Son of God; who came into the world to seek and to save that which was lost; we believe in His deity, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His atoning death in our place, His bodily resurrection late on the Sabbath day, His ascension to the right hand of God in heaven, His ministry as our High

Articles of Faith: Part 1 – Lesson 5 – God’s Holy Spirit

Scripture Reading: John 14:15-31.

Memory Verse: Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26

Article 2. THE GODHEAD
We believe,
c) In the Holy Spirit, the Promised Comforter, sent by the Father and the Son to persuade the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment to come. By this same Spirit of God and the Son, we are sanctified and sealed unto the day of redemption. For those who diligently

Articles of Faith: Part 1 – Lesson 6 – The Crucifixion

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53.

Memory Verse: But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Article 3. CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
We believe the Scriptures teach that Jesus Christ was crucified in the middle of the week, on the day we call Wednesday towards sunset. He remained in the tomb for three days and three nights, and arose towards the sunset of the Sabbath day (Saturday), fulfilling the “sign” given by Himself. (Matthew 12:39 40; 28:1; Luke 23:54)

Introduction:
The death of Jesus Christ is the pivotal