SALVATION

Every person inherits a broken relationship with God because of sin. God cannot accept or tolerate sin. Instead, mankind has hope in Jesus Christ. Accepting His death and resurrection is the only way to receive forgiveness and restore our broken relationship with God. (Romans 6:23; 5:8; Luke 19:10; John 3:16; 1 John 2:2)

Baptism symbolizes Jesus’ death and resurrection, and serves as a public testimony of what Jesus has done in one’s life. Baptism does not forgive your sins or impart any measure of grace; instead, it serves as a picture of an internal decision to follow Jesus. (Romans 3:10; 10:9-13; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5)

No. Because our salvation is not through our own actions, neither can our forgiveness be revoked by our actions. God’s grace is not an excuse for us to live however we choose. Instead, in light of the grace we have been given, we should resist sin through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit given to every believer. (John 10:28-30; Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 6:1-4; Titus 3:3-7; 2 Corinthians 5:17)