What we believe at C3
About God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1 | Genesis 26&27 | Psalm 90:2 | Matthew 28:19 | 1 Peter 1:2
About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, comfort and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17 | John 16:7-13 | Acts 1:8 | Galatians 5:25
About the Bible
The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth and infallible.
About Human Beings
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's creation. All of us inherit a disobedient and rebellious nature inherited from our oldest ancestor, Adam. This nature is sinful, producing sin peoples' lives, separating people from God and causing many problems in life and eternal separation from God if Jesus is not accepted as Lord and Savior.
About Salvation
Salvation is God's free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by
trusting in Jesus Christ, and Him alone, as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot "lose" it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 5:24, 6:47, 10:29 | Romans 8:1, 31-39 | Ephesians 1:13
