Doctrinal Statement

[OkieArcher]

I found this thought it was right on the mark.

The Bible[/align]The 66 books of the Bible are the inspired and authoritative Word of God, totally inerrant in the original writings.It is God"™s revelation to man, the means by which we are sanctified, profitable for teaching, powerful for preaching, and able to make the man of God fully ready for every good work.It is an objective, propositional revelation, having one true interpretation and standing in judgment over man.[/align][/align]
The Father[/align]The Father is spirit, andHe is who He is.He is the ultimate authority, perfect in every way, and the Supreme Being.He is eternal, everywhere, and possessing all power.He desires to be in relationship with mankind for eternity, if only man would choose to believe upon His Son.Those who have seen Christ have seen the Father, and those who have received Christ have received the Father.[/align][/align]Jesus [/align]Jesus is the one and only Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.He possessed all of the attributes of God and yet was fully man, God in human flesh.He was tempted in all areas and yet was without sin.He suffered and died on the cross as a perfect sacrifice for sin.He rose from the dead on the third day and ascended into heaven to be at the Father"™s right hand.He presently intercedes for mankind on behalf of the Father, and He will return soon to judge the world and rule.[/align][/align]
The Holy Spirit[/align]The Holy Spirit draws people to God and ministers to the believer through leading, comfort, instruction, and conviction of sin.He baptizes and indwells believers at the point of salvation, and He seals them for eternity.He fills believers as they yield to Him so that they can serve with power, boldness, and effectiveness.[/align][/align]Church[/align]The church is a spiritual organism made up of all who have become children of God.The church is the body of Christ with Christ as the head and authority of the body.The church is the pillar and support of the truth, and no amount of persecution or execution will destroy it.God will continue to draw men and women to himself, and the church will live on forever.Each local church ought to be sovereign over its affairs, being all the awhile under the authority of the Scriptures.The church has the right and responsibility to discipline those who are part of the fellowship if they continue in sin and are unwilling to repent by putting them out of fellowship.They can also restore to fellowship those who repent.[/align][/align][/align]

[Snooky]

Okie. Right on target? and no mention of the Triniity? The Father is the Supreme Being? Jesus was God in human flesh? The Holy Ghost indwells the believers? The Church is the body of Christ?
You are not a trinitarian believer?

[OkieArcher]

??????snooky do you fined error in my post? it is what it is.or are you trying to drag something into it?

[sachiko]

ORIGINAL: Snooky

Okie. Right on target? and no mention of the Triniity? The Father is the Supreme Being? Jesus was God in human flesh? The Holy Ghost indwells the believers? The Church is the body of Christ?
You are not a trinitarian believer?

It's been my impression that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit IS the Trinity.

[Snooky]

It's just that I have had more than one discussion with those who support the doctrine of the Triune God. They have ALWAYS declared that there is three separate and distinct persons in the Godhead. Every person is equal to the other. There cannot be one of the three that is the Supreme Being, if all are equal. That would be three supreme beings.
Your posting such a statement, leads me to ask if you beleive the doctrine of the Triune God?

Stephenie; The Father, The Son, The Holy Ghost, are offices, or manifestations of God in his relationship with mankind. The question is this, Is Jesus in the Godhead, or is the Godhead in Jesus? Col 2:9

[Turkey Fife]

Matt. 3
[16] And Jesus(1), when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit(2) of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:[17] And lo a voice from Heaven saying, this is my beloved Son, whom I am(3) Godwell pleased.

The Bible teaches their are 3.

[LBR]

I have the Bible, so I'll pass on anything written up by man.

Chad

[Leafrivermac]

This is usually the first verse that comes up in defence of the trinity, along with the prayers of Christ. In light of the duality of Christ . .(every bit man and every bit God), and God's omnipresence . .these passages fall short of proving a trinity. Neither were these Scripture ever intended to prove three Gods . .or three Gods in one.

[OkieArcher]

Ya know I posted this thred in a way as to speak truth about the topic's, without crossing the line of denominational doctrine, so that all could gain from it..And God could be honored and praised!

It might be a good idea to start yet another thred to debate the Triune vs. Oneness doctrines, I myself am a bit in the middle, God is much to great for me to understand perfectly.I am still mulling over some material bro.Mac sent me, some I agree with, some I don't, but it is a subject that a christian needs to study.

Does nitpicking every thred or trying to start a debate over every topic bring glory to God,,I think not. But when the truth of Gods Wordis spoken and we find common ground to praise Him. Then I believe God is honored on this forum.

just my two cents Jeff

[Leafrivermac]

My apologies Okie.