Core Values
Unceasing Prayer
“pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Unchanging Truth
“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17
Uncommon Unity
“I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.” John 17:23
Unrivaled Hope
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23
Unrelenting Compassion
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
Beliefs of the Kalkaska Church of Christ
About God
God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19;
1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Colossians 1:15-17
About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus was miraculously conceived, born of a virgin, lived a sinless human life, and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying willingly on the cross. He arose in bodily form from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin, Satan, and death. After appearing to witnesses on many occasions over forty days, He ascended into heaven where He now serves as the Mediator between God and man. We believe that at the end of time, He will again visibly return to earth to complete His eternal plan.
Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30;
Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:3, 9-11; Titus 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17
About The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8;
1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
About The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13;
Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
About Human Beings
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. We believe God made people male and female and that a biblical marriage is between a woman and a man. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2
About Salvation
Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. A person is saved by placing their faith in Jesus, confessing Him as Master and Lord, repenting of their sins, and being baptized for the forgiveness of sins and to receive the indwelling gift of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 6:1-5, 23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6; Titus 3:5;
Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21
About Eternity
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18;
Revelation 20:15; 1 Cor. 2:7-9
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