Filling the Gap NFP

Statement of Faith

We believe in one God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19-20; John 14:9­10 
 
We believe God is Creator, Sustainer and Ruler of all things. Genesis 1:1; Acts 17:24­-28, Colossians 1:13-20  

We believe in Jesus Christ, perfectly God and perfectly human, God's only Son and Savior of the world. John 3:16; Matthew 1:18; John 20:24­-31, Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:17-18  

We believe the Holy Spirit dwells within each believer so that they may dwell in unity with Christ and other believers as well as produce good fruit. John 16:5-16; Ephesians 4:1-6; Galatians 5:22-26  

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the final authority for all matters of faith and practice. Romans 15:4; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16  

We believe that humanity willfully sinned and as a result is lost and without hope apart from Jesus Christ. Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 1 John 1:7  

We believe Jesus Christ has by his death on the cross made atonement for all so that each one who believes may be saved and receive the gift of eternal life. Matthew 26:28; Romans 5:8­-11; Ephesians 2:8­9, John 3:16-17  

We believe salvation comes through the person of Jesus Christ, repentance of sin, acknowledgment of Christ as Lord, and union to the church as the body of Christ. Luke 24:45­47; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1­7, 10:10-17; 2 Peter 3:9; Ephesians 4:1-7  

We believe in a final judgement of all humanity and that each person will be accorded eternal life or death according to the Word of God. Romans 8:10­-11; Daniel 12:2; John 6:47; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, Revelations 20:11-15