As I think of more things to add about my core beliefs, this page will be updated.
Above all, I am a follower of Jesus Christ and a student of His Living Word, The Holy Bible. I do associate myself with Orthodox Reformed Theology; its lineage can be traced back to the likes of Martin Luther, John Calvin, Charles Spurgeon, J.C. Ryle and the Puritans, and all the way back to the early church fathers such as Augustine, Ireneus, Ignatius and Polycarp (disciple of the Apostle John). I agree with all the beliefs of T.U.L.I.P in Calvinism, though I prefer not to associate myself with the label “Calvinist” because I do not want that label to supercede my identity as a Christ follower faithful to God’s Word (Biblical). Although I do not associate with any single denomination, I do ascribe to the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith as being the closest statements to my core beliefs. You can view this list of teachers and theologians that I frequently glean from to supplement my Bible studies.
A short, and by no means exhaustive, summary of what I believe regarding the Christian faith (there are many scriptures to support these beliefs; I’ve only included a few):
1. The Bible is the complete work and the infallible Word of God given by divine inspiration and accuracy of The Holy Spirit, the record of God’s revelation of Himself to humanity. (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21)
2. I believe in the one living and true triune God (three persons who SHARE the being of God NOT what Modalism teaches which is three separate manifestations of God all with their own personalities), perfect in wisdom, sovereignty, holiness, justice, mercy, and love. (Isaiah 43:10, 44:6-8, 45:5,6; 1 Timothy 1:17; Psalm 86:15; Deuteronomy 32:3-4)
3. Salvation is by grace through faith in what Christ did in His life, death and resurrection. (Ephesians2:8-10).
4. The Church is the body of which Christ is the head and all who believe in Him are adopted members of that same family/household with the saints of Old (Matthew 28:18-20;Ephesians 1:22-23; Romans 12:4-5).
5. I believe that Christians, individually and collectively, are salt and light in society. Ultimately to hold people, governments and nations accountable to God’s word. (Matthew 5:13-16,28:18-20).
6. Jesus is ruling and reigning now and at the appointed time Jesus will return for final judgement of the living and the dead. (Psalm 110:1; Daniel 2:44, 7:13,14; Isaiah 9:7; Matthew 12:28; Hebrews 12:28; Revelation 11:15).
7. With regard to God’s design of men and women, I agree with all the points with supporting scriptures listed by The Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood