My Statment Of Faith

I believe that God created the heavens and the earth and all that exists. God is the creator of all things. All creation was His plan and done by His loving hand. (Mostly just for us) 

I believe that God created the earth with a great firmament surrounding it causing a barometric pressure that was quite different than that of today. I believe this was why man could live to be as old as 900 years then and why great beasts such as dinosaurs could survive. I believe the earth is only 10,000 -15,000 years old. NOT MILLIONS OF YEARS.

I believe that as a result of man’s sin, God removed the earth’s firmament causing it to rain down for the first time. I believe God instructed Noah to build the ark as mentioned in the Bible and that as a result many species of animals we’re saved from this flood. 

As a result of this firmament being destroyed, things would now rot and ferment, there was now pestilence and we could not live to be much older than 120 years in this new environment. Man had been cursed and chastised with blessings removed but GOD STILL LOVED US!.

 I believe that we were originaly created as vegetarians but now as a result of sin and the raining down of the firmament we must now sometimes eat meat for proper nourishment.    

I believe that in the beginning was the Word (Who was Jesus) and the Word was with God and the Word was God. Therefore, I believe in the trinity of God as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This trinity has been in place forever and no part of it (Including Jesus) was ever created by anyone. He was simply always here. However the angels, including Satan ARE created beings. 
 

I believe, however, that (again because of our sins) Jesus came to earth for a short time in human form as God’s ultimate sacrifice. I believe that when this happened, Jesus was born to earth of a virgin named Marry and that JESUS IN THE FLESH became the final sacrifice for our sins as he died on the cross. This final sacrifice is the one and only thing man can accept for his eternal salvation. Nothing else will ever work. Remember, God did not punish us this time but instead sent Jesus, his only son to save us.

To accept this final sacrifice we must confess our sins and ask Jesus to forgive us and to live in our hearts forever. It is a very simple prayer but can not be said as if you were quoting an oath. You must realize it with all your heart and soul and turn and face God and truly ask Him to forgive you. He stands ready and willing for all of us to be forgiven but you must come to this by your own heart. Just admit you are a sinner and tell God you know He is the only thing that can cleanse your sin. Then believe with all your heart that Jesus died on the cross and rose again. He did this for you and for all the sinners of this world. (which is everyone) This and only this will save you from an eternity of hell.

Here is a way to look at this in the direct light of God’s Word using scriptures from The Holy Bible:

The Bible says there is only one way to Heaven: 
Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me." (John 14:6)
 
Know that good works cannot save you:

 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9) 

Be willing to turn from sin. (Repent)

Jesus said: "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." (Luke 13:5)

Believe that Jesus Christ died for you, was buried, and rose from the dead.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)   

So pray this now (but in your own words) and truly mean it in your heart. “Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ shed His precious blood and died for my sin. I am willing to turn from sin. I now invite you, Jesus to come into my heart and life as my personal Savior”.

It is good to do this with a witness such as a preacher of the gospel but it is not necessary. You should always at least tell another believer after you have accepted Jesus so they can help minister to you.

If you just prayed this prayer and need someone to talk to, CALL ME! If I miss your call I will get right back with you.

If you are still needing a bit more info on accepting Jesus as ypur saviour which is also known as becoming "born-again" here is a page I put in at our cowboy church website  that can be very helpful:  http://svcowboychurch.com/bornagain.html

This only way of eternal salvation through Jesus is why the gospel must be preached to the whole earth and also why we should never fear preaching it to anyone but always rejoice in the chance to do it.