CLF Statement of Faith

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(Adopted September 30.05)

1.       The Holy Scriptures as originally given by God are divinely inspired,
infallible, and entirely trustworthy. 
2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21

2.       There is one God, eternally existent in three persons:  Father, Son
and Holy Spirit.
 Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19
 -Our Lord Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh; we affirm His
 virgin birth, sinless humanity, divine miracles, vicarious and atoning
 death, bodily resurrection, ascension, ongoing mediatorial work, and
 personal return in power and glory.
1 Peter 1:20,21   1 Corinthians 15:3 to 8

3.       The salvation of lost and sinful humanity is possible only through
the merits of the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, received by
faith, and is characterized by regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 2:8,9    Titus 3:5

The Holy Spirit enables believers to live a holy life, to witness and
work for the Lord Jesus Christ.
John 14:16,17   John 14:25,26

4.       Ultimately, God will judge the living and the dead.
2 Corinthians 5:10   Revelation 20:11 to 15

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