SHIELDS FOR CHRIST

OUR  STATEMENT of FAITH

<>< WE BELIEVE...The Scriptures are Inspired by God .

<><  WE BELIEVE...There is only One True God- revealed in three
persons...Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).

<>< WE BELIEVE...In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God’s so Jesus was both human and divine

 <>< WE BELIEVE...though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to
 Sin-ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.

<><  WE BELIEVE...Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through “Salvation” (accepting Christ’s offer of forgiveness for sin).

<><  WE BELIEVE...and practice two ordinances - (1) Water Baptism by
 Immersion after repenting of one’s sins and receiving Christ’s gift of salvation, and (2) Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation

 <>< WE BELIEVE...The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe 'the Church' is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God's offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination)

<><  WE BELIEVE...in The Blessed Hope---When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming)

<><  WE BELIEVE...in The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns
 with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years. This millennial reign will bring the salvation of  national Israel and the establishment of universal peace.

<><  WE BELIEVE...A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ.

<><  WE BELIEVE...and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New  Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. 'And so shall we forever be with the Lord!'