SUMMARY OF PART II OF THE UNSHAKABLE TRUTH

SUMMARY OF PART II God’s Truth Declaration:

I am the God of Creation—The God of Relationships

Unshakable Truth 1: God Exists

We believe the truth that an infinite, personal God exists, and that there is sufficient evidence to allow us to believe that truth with confidence.God’s existence is relevant to us specifically because we were created in his likeness. That likeness gives us the capacity for loving relationships.When we explore our relational capacity to know and be known, we discover our true identity as a child of a real and relational God. This discovery allows us to know who we are.

Unshakable Truth 2: God's Word

We believe the truth that the Bible is God’s revelation of himself to us, which in turn discloses his character to us. From his character emanate his ways, which, the Bible declares, are the pattern for us to follow in all our actions.Because the Bible has been reliably passed down from one generation to another we can believe with confidence that it reflects an accurate revelation of God and his truth. When we follow God’s ways and live out the truths of Scripture we can experience God’s protection and provision and live the life of joy that he meant for us to live.

Unshakable Truth 3: Original Sin

 We believe the truth that God created humans to relate to him lovingly, but that relationship was destroyed because of original sin.Sin was passed to the entire human race, and consequently all are born spiritually dead and utterly helpless to gain favor with God. We can believe this truth with confidence because historically we see the devastating consequences of sin.Our sin nature prods us to follow our own ways. When we resist our sin nature, compare our attitudes and actions to God, and commit to his ways, he empowers us to make godly choices. Right choices will enable us to enjoy God’s provision and protection in life.