The Essentials We Believe
1. ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler 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, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
2. ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
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 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13
3. 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. He give every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. 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; Galations 5:25;
Ephesians 5:18
4. 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
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. 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
6. 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. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
7. ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
8. 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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Mục Sư Huỳnh Quốc Khánh là Mục Sư Trưởng và là sáng lập viên của Hội Thánh Báp Tít Việt Nam tại Houston, Texas. Ngoài việc chăn dắt khoảng hơn 500 tín đồ, ông cũng tham gia vào việc lãnh đạo và cố vấn cho một số mục vụ trong thành phố, như Union Baptist Association, Mission Houston and Somebody Cares Houston. Mục Sư cũng là cố vấn cho ban lãnh đạo của Ðại Học Báp Tít Houston. Chúa đang dùng ông để rao giảng sứ điệp phấn hưng cho nhiều hội thánh trên toàn quốc Hoa Kỳ và quốc ngoại. Mục Sư rao giảng tại nhiều đại hội và trại. Ông đã là mục sư trưởng trong hơn 21 năm qua và có nhiều kinh nghiệm trong lãnh vực truyền giáo. Ông bà lập gia đình đã hơn 20 năm, có ba con gái và hai con trai.
Pastor Khanh Huynh is the Senior Pastor and founder of the Vietnamese Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. While shepherding a congregation of over 500 members, he also serves as a leader and advisor on numerous citywide ministries, including Union Baptist Association, Mission Houston and Somebody Cares Houston. Pastor Khanh also serves as an advisor on Houston Baptist University’s Board of Trustees. In addition to these things, God has used Pastor Khanh to preach the message of revival to churches across the nation and overseas – speaking at various conferences and camps, ministering to both the young and old. He has served as a senior pastor for over 21 years and has an extensive background in Friendship Evangelism and Evangelism Explosion. The pastor and his wife have been married for over 20 years and have three daughters and two sons.
