Day 2: What We Believe: Part 2

SALVATION 

Men and women are freed from the penalty for their sins not as a result, in whole or in part, of their own works, goodness, or religious observances, but by the undeserved favor of God alone which was given through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God forgives and accepts all who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation.

THE HOLY SPIRIT 

The Holy Spirit has come into the world to reveal and glorify Christ, to convict men and women of their sins, and to impart new life to all who place their faith in Christ. He permanently indwells believers from the moment of spiritual birth, guides them into truth, and empowers them to live a life pleasing to God.

BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER 

Jesus commanded that those who believe in Him are to be baptized in water as a declaration of faith and a symbol of new birth in Christ. He also instructed His followers to remember Him by partaking in the Lord’s Supper, which reminds us of His death, resurrection, and future coming.

ASSURANCE 

All who are born again of the Spirit can, through the sure promises of God, be fully assured that God will complete the work He has begun in them. They are sealed with the Holy Spirit, who is God’s deposit, guaranteeing their eternal inheritance. Good works are not the basis for acceptance by God, but as believers grow in doing good, they grow in their assurance that they are truly children of God and that they will be with the Lord when they die.

JESUS’ FUTURE COMING 

The Lord Jesus Christ will physically return to earth to reign in glory. He will raise the dead and judge the world in righteousness. The wicked will be sent to eternal punishment. The righteous will receive immortal bodies and be welcomed into eternal fellowship with God in a world where all things will be made new.

THE CHURCH 

All true believers, whether Jew or Gentile, male or female, rich or poor—people of all ages and races—make up the Church worldwide as God’s family. They should gather together in local churches for worship, prayer, fellowship, and teaching, in order to become conformed to the image of Christ and to become equipped to carry out the “Great Commission” that Christ gave His followers in Matthew 28:19-20.

READING:

1 CORINTHIANS 13:5-7

What questions, if any, came to your mind as you read through the final six statements of the SRC Statement of Faith? What do you find most encouraging about SRC’s Statement of Faith? 

Read 1 Cor. 13:5-7 in two or three different translations? Which verse sticks out to you the most? Why do you think that is?

F260 READING: (A Scripture Reading Plan for Busy Believers)

Read: Proverbs 3 & 4

Reflect: What did you H.E.A.R. from God today? HEAR Bible Study Method

PRAYER: On your own, take the opportunity to pray for your spouse, or another loved one. The following outline may be helpful.

Four Prayers for Your Spouse or Another Loved One:

1. Thank God for the miracle of your spouse and marriage or the loved one in your life.
2. Thank God for any way in which your spouse or loved one has changed your life.
3. Commit your spouse’s or loved one’s future to the Lord.
4. Ask God for help in figuring out what your part in that future may be.

 

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