What We Believe

 

We believe in...

          The only true God, the almighty Creator of all things,

                  existing eternally in three persons-

                  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-full of love and glory.

          The value and dignity of all people:

                  created in God's image to live in love and holiness,

                  but alienated from God and each other because of our sin.

          Jesus Christ, fully human and fully divine,

                 who lived as a perfect example,

                 who assumed the judgment due sinners by dying in our place,

                 and who was bodily raised from the dead and ascended as Savior and Lord.

         Redemption by God's grace to all who repent

                and put their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation.

         The indwelling presence and transforming power of the Holy Spirit,

                who gives to all believers a new life and a new calling to obedient service.

        The unity of all believers in Jesus Christ,

                manifest in worshiping and witnessing churches

                making disciples throughout the world.

        The victorious reign and future personal return of Jesus Christ,

                who will judge all people with justice and mercy,

                giving over the unrepentant to eternal condemnation

               but receiving the redeemed into eternal life.

        The unique divine inspiration,

               entire trustworthiness

               and authority of the Bible.

To God be glory forever.

 

To God be the glory forever.

Affiliation: CISF is not affiliated with any particular church or denomination, and although our leanings are conservative and evangelical, CISF helps develop servants who return to lead in a variety of Christian traditions.