What we believe
We belive ‘Westminster Confession of Fiaith’.
We respect Jean Calvin’s work. We agree with his theology.
‘Institutes of the Christian Religion’
- T: Total Depravity
As a result of the fall of man (original sin), every aspect of humanity is tainted by sin.
human beings are inherently sinful and completely unable to choose to follow God or accept salvation without divine intervention from God which is the Holy Spirit.
It dose not mean that people are evil as possible, but rather that sin affects all parts of a person’s mind, will and emotions. Their wills are bound by sin so that they are free to follow their sinful nature but they are not free to follow or choose God’s justice. - Jeremiah 17:9: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?”
- Ephesians 2:1-3: Describes humanity as being dead in trespasses and sins, following the course of this world and living in the passions of the flesh.
- Romans 3:10-11: “As it is written: ‘None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.’”
- Genesis 6:5: “The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”
- U: Unconditional Election
God’s selection of certain individuals for salvation was not based on any foreseen virtue, merit, or faith in those people. Instead, it was a sovereign choice made by God before the foundation of the world.
- Ephesians 1:4: “Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.
- Acts 13:48: “And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed”.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13: “But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth”.
- Romans 8:29: “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers”.
- John 15:16: “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
- L: Limited Atonement
Jesus Christ’s sacrifice was sufficient to atone for the sins of all humanity, but it was intended to save only the elect. In other words, Christ’s death was for the purpose of effectively redeeming those whom God had predestined to salvation.
- Luke 10:14-15(NIV)14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. 15 As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
- Luke17:9(NIV) “I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours.
- I: Irresistible Grace
The grace of God is so powerful that it acts upon the elect in such a way that they cannot resist it. It means that those chosen by God are inevitably brought to faith through the work of the Holy Spirit, who ensures their compliance with God’s will, making them unable to resist following Him.
- John 6:44 (ESV): “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.”
- Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV): “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
- Romans 8:29-30 (ESV): “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.”
- Acts 13:48 (ESV): “And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.”
- P: Perseverance of the Saints
Who are truly chosen by God for salvation, another words who is regenerated by the Holy Spirit will continue in their faith and will not permanently fall away.
The Holy Spirit who dwells in them assures their salvation and make them persever in faith until thy enter the kingdom of heaven.
- John 10:28 (ESV): “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
- Philippians 1:6 (ESV): “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
- 2 Timothy 1:12 (ESV): “But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.
- Jude 1:24 (ESV): “Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy.”
- Romans 8:38-39 (ESV): “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1:The Bible
We believe the Bible, comprised of the Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God . In faith we hold the Bible to be inerrant, God-breathed, and the complete and final authority for faith and practice. While still using the individual writing styles of the human authors, the Holy Spirit perfectly guided them to ensure they wrote precisely what He wanted written, without error .
2:God
We believe in one God, who is Creator of all , who has revealed Himself in three distinct Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit , yet who is one in being, essence, and glory. God is eternal , infinite , and sovereign . God is omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, and unchanging. God is holy, just, and righteous. God is love, gracious, merciful, and good.
3:Humanity
We believe that humanity came into existence by direct creation of God and that humanity is uniquely made in the image and likeness of God. We believe that all humanity, because of Adam’s fall, has inherited a sinful nature, that all human beings choose to sin , and they are offensive to God. Humanity is utterly unable to remedy this fallen state.
3: Jesus Christ
We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is God incarnate, God in human form, the expressed image of the Father, without ceasing to be God, became man in order that He might demonstrate who God is and provide the means of salvation for humanity.
We believe that Jesus Christ was conceived of the Holy Spirit and was born of the virgin Mary so that He is truly fully God and truly fully man. He lived a perfect, sinless life that all His teachings are true. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross for all who has faith in Him as a substitutionary sacrifice. We hold that His death is sufficient to provide salvation for all who receive Him as Savior. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to Heaven in His glorified body and is now seated at the right hand of God as our High Priest and Advocate.
4: The Holy Spirit
We believe in the deity and personality of the Holy Spirit. He regenerates sinners hart and indwells believers. He is the seal by whom the Father guarantees the salvation of believers unto the day of redemption. He is the Divine Teacher who illumines believers’ hearts and minds as they hear the Word of God.
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the ultimate sovereign factor of salvation.
But we have to destribute the gospel for them to believe.
Because God ordained that human beings should hear the gospel and believe it.
We consider the mission given to us is unspeakable privilege.
Because it allows us to be involved in God’s divine plan.
5: Salvation
We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace.We receive it by His grace alone.
The work of God the Holy spirit is so powerful that when He dwells in the person, He renews the person’s mind. Then the person willingly confesses faith in Jesus.
We belive that regenarated soul is absolutely necessary for salvation.
Christ’s death fully accomplished redemption of sin for believers.
Christ died in our place and bore our sins in His own body.
Good works and obedience are results of salvation, not requirements for salvation.
All those who have truly received Christ, who is regenated by the Holy Spirit are eternally secured in salvation, secured and sealed in Christ forever.
6.Evangelism
What we can do is to tell the gospel that people can be truely saved.
For this purpose, it is essentially important for us to have the right view of God。
That’s why we study the Bible and learn about God and salvation.
And we try to create opportunities to share the gospel with others.
7: The Church
We believe that the Church, the Body of Christ, is a spiritual organism made up of all believers. We believe in the ordinances of believer’s water baptism and the Lord’s Supper as a remembrance of Christ’s death and shed blood. Through the church, believers are to be taught to obey the Lord and to testify their faith in Christ and to honor Him by holy living. We believe in the Great Commission that Jesus gave us, as the mission of the Church.
It is to witness the gospel to all the world.
8: Things to Come
We believe in the hope of coming the Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe in the physical resurrection of all human beings.
The saints will be in everlasting joy and bliss on the New Earth.
We believe that the souls of unbelievers remain after death in conscious.
When thier soul and body are reunited, they shall appear at the Great White Throne judgment.
