Lads Statement of Faith
Salvation
Human beings cannot save themselves and salvation is a gift that we do not deserve. However, God has graciously offered us eternal life through Jesus’ substitutionary death on the cross. We can only be saved by receiving this gift through faith in Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:8-9The Bible
The Bible is divinely inspired by God. The Bible is God’s specific revelation to mankind and is without error.
2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21God
There is only one God. He is eternal and exists in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is perfect and sovereign over all creation. He is just yet merciful.
Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19, Isaiah 40:28Jesus
Jesus is the eternal Son of God. He is fully man and fully God. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a life without sin and died on a cross to save His people.
John 1:1-14, Isaiah 53:5Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God given to believers to convict them, guide them, and enable them to understand the truth.
John 16:13, 1 Corinthians 2:12-14, Acts 4:8-13Humanity
Humanity was created perfect but fell into sin by choosing to disobey God. Since the fall, all of humanity is sinful by nature and unable to save themselves.
Genesis 1:27-31, Romans 3:23Marriage
Marriage was created by God as a lifelong union exclusively between one man and one woman.
Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6