1. We
believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to
be the inspired Word of God, without error in the
original writings, the complete revelation of His will
for the salvation of men, and the Divine and final
authority for all Christian faith and life. (2 Tim
3:14-17; 1 Thess 2:13)
2. We
believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely
perfect and eternally existing in three Persons -
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Matt 28:19; Jn 15:26)
3. We
believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man,
having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the
virgin Mary, He died on the cross as sacrifice for our
sins according to the Scriptures. Further, He arose
bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where at the
right hand of the Majesty on High, He now is our High
Priest and Advocate. (Matt 1:18-25; Lk 1:35; Isa 53; 1
Cor 15:20-23; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Pet 3:22; 1 Jn 2:1)
4. We
believe the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify
the Lord Jesus Christ, and during this age to convict
men, regenerate the believing sinner, and indwell,
guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly
living and service. (Jn 7:38-39; 14:16-17; 15:26;
16:13-14)
5. We
believe that man was created in the Image of God, but
fell into sin and is therefore lost and only through
regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and
spiritual life be obtained. (Gen 1:24-27; 3:1-24)
6. We
believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His
resurrection provide the only ground for justification
and salvation for all who believe, and only such as
receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit and
thus become children of God. (Isa 53; 1 Cor 15:3-4; Rom
8:1-9)
7. We
believe that water baptism and the Lord's Supper are
ordinances to be observed by the church during this age.
They are, however, not to be regarded as a means of
salvation. (Matt 3:15-16; 28-19; 1 Cor 11:23-26)
8. We
believe that the true church is composed of all such
persons, who through saving faith in Jesus Christ have
been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united
together in the Body of Christ, of which He is the Head.
(Matt 14:14-18; Acts 2:32-49; 2 Cor 5:8; Phil 1:23)
9. We
believe that only those who are members of the true
church can be eligible for membership in the local
church. (Acts 2:47; 1 Jn 2:19)
10. We
believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of the
Church and that every local church has the right, under
Christ, to decide and govern its own affairs. (Col 1:18;
Acts 6:1-4; 15:3-4,22)
11. We
believe in the personal and imminent coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ and that this "Blessed Hope" has vital
bearing on the personal life and service of the
believer. (Rev 20:4-6; 1 Thess 4:14-18)
12. We
believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead, of the
believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the
Lord; of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting
conscious punishment. (Matt 25:46; Rev 20:11-15)
Acceptance of this Statement of Faith is a foundational
requirement for all Board Members, Officers, faculty and
students of MTC.
