ACBC Doctrinal Statement

1. THE DOCTRINE OF SCRIPTURE.

The Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God. It is inerrant in the original manuscripts, and is uniquely infallible, our only authority for faith and practice. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

2. THE DOCTRINE OF GOD.

I believe that there is one God, the Creator, Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth, and Sustainer of the universe, existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Genesis 1, John 1:1-5, 14

3. THE DOCTRINE OF JESUS CHRIST.

I believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, and teachings. I believe in His substitutionary sacrifice upon the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His victory over sin and death, in His present exaltation at His Father’s right hand, and in His personal return, at any time, in power and great glory. John 1:1-5, Luke 2:1-20, John 3:16, John 14:3, 6, Romans 5:8

4. THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

I believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life, and by whom the Church, the Body of Christ, is gifted and equipped to serve and glorify God. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

5. THE DOCTRINE OF DIVINE GRACE.

6. THE DOCTRINE OF MAN.

7. THE DOCTRINE OF SIN.

I believe in the fall and sinfulness of man. We are unable in our humanity and fallen natures to go without sin. Sin requires punishment which results in death and eternal separation from a Holy and Perfect God. Romans 6:23, Romans 3:10-11, 23, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 2:1

8. THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH.

9. THE DOCTRINE OF REGENERATION.

I believe in the bodily resurrection of all mankind: those who have trusted in Christ, the ultimate Judge, will receive everlasting life and blessedness in heaven; those who have not will receive everlasting punishment and separation from the presence of God. 1 Thess. 4:16-17

10. THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION.

11. THE DOCTRINE OF SANCTIFICATION.

I believe sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God, we are made holy. Sanctification is the process in which a new believer grows towards being a maturing, active Christian. The work of sanctification is carried out through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit living and active in the life of the believer. Spiritual maturity is gained through the continual use of the appointed means, especially, the word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness and prayer. 1 Peter 2:2, Romans 8:9-11, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Timothy 2:15

12. THE DOCTRINE OF REVELATION.

13. THE DOCTRINE OF COMMON GRACE.

14. THE DOCTRINE OF THE GREAT COMMISSION.

I believe that Christ has commanded His Church to preach the gospel to all people and that this mandate should be a primary concern of all Christians. Matt. 28:16-20

15. THE DOCTRINE OF LAST THINGS.