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The Bible is God’s written Word, uniquely inspired by the Holy Spirit. It bears unerring witness to Jesus Christ, the living Word. As

attested by the early church and subsequent councils, it is the trustworthy record of God’s revelation, completely truthful in all it

affirms. The Bible has authority over all human life. It teaches the truth about God, His creation, His people, His one and only Son

and the destiny of humankind. It also teaches the way of salvation and the life of faith. Whatever is not found in the Bible nor can be

proved by it is not to be required as an article of belief or as necessary to salvation.

Christ offered once and for all the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. No other satisfaction for sin is necessary; none

other can atone.

New Life in Christ

A new life and a right relationship with God are made possible through the redemptive acts of God in Jesus Christ. God, by His Spirit,

acts to impart new life and put people into a relationship with Himself as they repent, and their faith responds to His grace.

The church is created by God. It is the people of God. Christ Jesus is its Lord and Head. The Holy Spirit is its life and power. It is an

organism, not an unchanging institution. It exists to fulfill the purposes of God in Christ. The church is a fellowship of the redeemed

and the redeeming, preaching the Word of God and administering the sacraments of baptism and holy communion, according to

Christ’s instruction