Statement of Faith

For a job application I am to compose a statement of faith. In addition to the difficulty of writing something that is accurate according to the scriptures, I also find it tough to decide what to mention and what to leave out. If you have ideas of things that should be changed, included, or removed feel free to share them. I can't promise I'll comply, but I appreciate the feedback. :) Also coming soon: a critical response to the Westminster Confession (for the same application).

Statement of Faith

The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men and the Divine and final authority for Christian faith and life.

There is one true God in all existence, in all places, and in all time, who is the Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a life without sin and died on the cross, a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, at the right hand of the Father, and He is now the only mediator between God and man.

The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and, during this age, to convict men concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment, regenerate the believing sinner, and indwell, guide, instruct and empower the believer for godly living. Apart from the work of the Holy Spirit no one would come to saving faith.

Man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is separated from God. Adam’s sin has been passed on to man, leaving us sinful from our mother’s womb and enslaved to sin in this like. Only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.

That the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only grounds for justification and salvation for all people. This justification and salvation is obtained by grace through faith alone for all who believe; and only such as receive Jesus Christ, by faith, are born of the Holy Spirit and thus become children of God. By His blood and resurrection we are reconciled to God, are freed from enslavement to sin, and overcome death.

Our life in Christ is lived in response to the love Father has shown us in Jesus. His love sanctifies us, compels us to preach the gospel and make disciples of all nations, and allows us to experience true freedom. This life is lived with other brothers and sisters in Christ, the true Church, which is composed of all such persons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the Body of Christ of which He is the Head.

It is our blessed hope that at the end of the age Jesus Christ will return to this earth personally, visibly, physically, and suddenly in power and great glory; and that He will gather His elect, raise the dead, judge the nations, and establish His kingdom. We believe that the righteous will enter into the everlasting joy of their Master, and those who suppressed the truth in unrighteousness will be consigned to everlasting conscious misery.