Eagle's Wings Karate

Our Beliefs

There are so many ways to approach this type of discussion. Below are some ideas and concepts concerning our view of God and His Way. Many Scripture and study are behind these concepts and short descriptions. There are also many Christian churches that can help you in your study and search concerning these few topics as well as other concepts and thoughts. If you have any questions or would like Scripture references, please contact us.

 

I believe in God the Father - maker of heaven and earth
And in Jesus Christ His only Son I believe in the virgin birth
I believe in the Man of Sorrows bruised for iniquities
I believe in the Lamb who was crucified and hung between two thieves
I believe in the resurrection on the third and glorious day
And I believe in the empty tomb and the stone that the angel rolled away
He descended and set the captives free
And now He sits at God's right hand and prepares a place for me

(Chorus) This is my creed - the witness I have heard
The faith that has endured
This truth is assured
Through the darkest ages past Though persecuted, it will last
And I will hold steadfast to this creed

I believe He sent His Spirit to comfort and to reveal
To lead us into the truth and light, to baptize and to seal
I believe that He will come back the way He went away
And receive us all unto Himself, but no man knows the day

I believe He is the Judge of all men, small and great
The resurrected souls of men receive from Him their fate
Some to death and some to life, some to their reward
Some to sing eternal praise forever to our Lord

Petra - Creed (Based on the Apostles' Creed)

Who is God?

We believe in one infinitely perfect, eternal and personal God, the transcendent Creator and sovereign Sustainer of the universe. This one God is Triune, existing eternally and simultaneously as three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All three persons in the Godhead share equally and completely the one divine nature, and are therefore the same God, coequal in power, nature, and glory.

Who is Jesus Christ?

We believe that Jesus Christ is both true God (the second Person of the Trinity) and true man (the Incarnate Son of God). We also believe in the great events surrounding Jesus Christ's life and ministry, including: His eternal preexistence, His virgin birth, His attesting miracles, His sinless life, His sacrificial death on the cross, His glorious bodily resurrection from the dead, His ascension into heaven, and His present work in heaven as High Priest and Advocate. He will return in glory to resurrect and judge all mankind.

Who is the Holy Spirit?

We believe that the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, is indeed a Divine Person, coequal with the Father and the Son. We also believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit in salvation, a ministry which includes anointing and glorifying Christ, convicting men of their sin, bringing about the regeneration of lost sinners, and indwelling believers and empowering them for godly living and spiritual service.

What is the Church?

We believe the church is the spiritual body of Jesus Christ (its Founder, Head, and Shepherd) and that it encompasses all true believers at all times and places. The function of the church is to carry out the Lord's expressed will through the power of the Holy Spirit. One of the central purposes of the church is to preach the Gospel (in both word and life), the good news that humankind can find salvation from sin through faith in Jesus Christ. All people who have placed their faith (confident trust) in Jesus Christ for salvation belong to the church and are, thus, the people of God. This community of believers is made up of people who are neither perfect nor sinless, but by grace their lives are coming more and more under the control of the Holy Spirit, expressing His love, joy, peace, and other Christ-like qualities.

What is the Bible?

We believe the Bible (the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments) is the Word of God, written. As a "God-breathed" revelation, it is thus verbally inspired and completely without error (historically, scientifically, morally, and spiritually) in its original writings. While God the Holy Spirit supernaturally superintended the writing of the Bible, that writing nevertheless reflects the words and literary styles of its individual human authors. Scripture reveals the being, nature, and character of God, the nature of God's creation, and especially His will for the salvation of human beings through Jesus Christ. The Bible is therefore our supreme and final authority in all matters that it addresses.

Why should anyone care?

Of matters facing men and women, nothing is more important than your relationship with the Creator of the Universe - God. Many different people claim different divinities and the like. Almost anything can be a "god" for someone. However, there is only one true, holy God. We believe you get one shot at this life thing and then a judgment, that judgment will either be as a believer (Christian) or not. Depending on your decision here determines the judgment faced then. Jesus prayed, "If there is another way, let this cup pass from me." Would a loving God allow His Son to die a lowly, criminal's death if there was another way? We don't think so. Jesus is the "Way, Truth, and Life".

 

If you have questions concerning matters of Faith in Christ, please contact us. We can give you personal testimonies and direct you to others, as necessary, to assist you with your questions. Thank you for visiting our site and may God bless you!

 

Material compiled from several sources including:
Reasons to Believe
Koinonia House
Online Christian Symbols at FaithClipart.com
Statement(s) of Faith (several different denominations) Instructors of Eagle's Wings Karate

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