Christian Skills

Statements of Faith

these are succinct writings that express important beliefs

usually covering key areas of systematic theology

reputable churches and ministries will have one and make it easily available

learn to ask for a statement of faith and learn how to check it out

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(expanded)

some important things to look for in a statement of faith:

- the Bible is the authoritative source of all information about God and salvation
- belief in the one true and living God (as the Bible reveals God)
- God is a trinity of three separate, equal, eternally existing Persons
(Father, Son - Jesus, Holy Spirit)
- the full deity and humanity of Jesus
- salvation by grace through faith

(for an example see: these are our beliefs)

things that may be of interest, that are not usually a statement of faith:

- a vision statement (what their goals are)
- core values (what their purpose is)
- by-laws (how their church or ministry is run)
- ministries list (areas they offer or specialize in)

note: churches and ministries that refuse
to make their statement of faith easily available
should be considered suspect
(do ask if they are working on one, or are revising one -
but if they refuse to draw one up and make it available
find another church / ministry to associate with)

note: become equipped to discern aberrant beliefs
that deviate from solid Christian theology