Articles of Faith
BES Articles of Faith
We believe in the divine plenary inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, meaning the old and the New Testament, inerrantly revealing the will of God concerning us in all things. Necessary to our salvation. (Lu. 24:44-47; Jn. 10:35; 2 Tim 3:15-17; 2 Pet. 1:20-21)
2. The Trinity
We believe only God exists eternally, infinitely and sovereignly. He exists as three persons: God the father, the Son and The Holy Spirit – One Holy God in three persons (Gen. 1:1; Mat. 28:19-20; 2Cor. 13:14)
3. God “The Father God” (A Person of the Trinity)
We believe that God the Father, the First Person of the triune Godhead orders and disposes all things according to his own purpose and grace. He is the creator of all things. As the only absolute and omnipotent ruler in the universe, he is sovereign in creation, providence and redemption. His fatherhood involves both his designation within the Trinity and his relationship with mankind.
4. Jesus Christ “The Son of God” (A Person of the Trinity)
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the triune Godhead, who became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary. He lived as sinless life on earth; died a substitutionary death for our sins; was resurrected bodily from the dead; ascended into heaven. Presently, he intercedes for us at the right hand of God and is coming again. (Jn. 1:1-18; Acts 2:22-36; Phl. 2:5-11; Heb. 1:1-5; 7:25-26).
5. Holy Spirit “The Spirit of God” (A Person of the Trinity)
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the triune Godhead. He is ever present to convince the world of sin, to impart new life to the believer, to sanctify and empower the Christian for life and service, and unify and mobilize the body of Christ. (Jn. 7:39; 14:15-18; 26; 16; 7-15; Rom. 8:1-22; Gal. 3:14-21; 1Jn. 3:24)
6. Man
We believe that man was created in the image of God with the ability and will to choose between right and wrong; alienated from God. Thus, he stands totally in need of God’s redemption. (Gen. 1:26; 3:3: 11; Jn. 3:14-17; Rom. 1:19-21, 6:23; Eph. 2:8-9)
7. Salvation “Saved”
We believe that Salvation is the work of God’s free grace received as a gift through repentance and commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord, and faith in His death on the cross. (Lu. 3:1-14, 13:1-5; Acts 4:12; Jn. 1:2, 3:16; Rom. 10:9-10; 2nd Cor. 7:8-14)
8. The Church “The Body of Christ”
We believe that the Church is composed of all people who through salvation have been in living union with Jesus Christ. Individuals in this universal body are responsible for participating in the local churches through which they grow spiritually, receive guidance and participate in a worldwide witnessing. (Acts 1:8; Rom. 13:8-10; 1Cor. 12:13; Eph. 4:11-16; Heb. 1024-25)
9. Life After Death “Resurrection”
We believe in life hereafter. The bodies both the just and the unjust will be raised to life will appear before God for judgment. We believe that glorious and everlasting life awaits the redeemed, and that the impenitent shall suffer eternally in hell. (Jn. 5:28-29; Rom. 2:1-16; Rev. 20:15,21:18.
10. Satan “The Devil”
We believe that Satan is a fallen creature who actively opposes God and His people until his final doom. (Ma. 13:24-30, 36-39; Lu.10: 18/Rom. 16:20; Rev. 20:2,10)