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The Gospel

"A Good Message" of the Grace of God


All have sinned, which separates us from God, and the penalty for sin is death and judgment. Christ shed His blood for all our sins (Past, Present and Future), was buried and rose again on the third day..

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Fundamentals


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There is only one God

Fundamentals Part 1


There is only one God (Monotheism) who exists simultaneously in three distinct persons. To explain this in a way we can understand, God is able to somehow separate Himself as three: the Father (Soul), the Word (Body), and the Holy Ghost (Spirit)..

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Mankind is Sinful by nature

Fundamentals Part 2


Death entered the world because of Adam's sin and all people have inherited this sinful nature. Sin separates us from a Holy God and is best described as man's rebellion against the Creator..

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Hell is a real place

Fundamentals Part 3


Originally, hell was a place prepared for Satan and his angels, however it is now also a place of eternal damnnation for human sinners. Hell is mentioned many times in scripture and is described as a place of everlasting fiery punishment, torment and destruction..

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The Resurrection

Fundamentals Part 4


Jesus was crucified and buried in a tomb. He rose from the dead in His physical body on the third day and appeared to many witnesses before ascending into heaven. Salvation is received by confession and believing in the resurrection..

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Saved by Grace through Faith

Fundamentals Part 5


Salvation is a free gift and it is by God's Grace through Faith alone that we are saved by believing that Jesus died for our sins. His sacrifice was a substitution for us (He suffered God's wrath on our behalf). Even though we are all sinners, anyone that puts their trust and faith in the Lord..

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Eternal Security (OSAS)

Fundamentals Part 6


Once saved, the Holy Spirit will convict a person of their sin, leading them to a natural desire of wanting to live a life free from sin. Even though a Christian can (and still does) commit sin, their spirit is saved..

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The Final Judgment

Fundamentals Part 7


There will be a final great white throne judgment. Satan, along with his angels and all the dead whose names are not found written in the Book of Life, will be cast into the lake of fire. This involves a final resurrection of both the saved and the lost..

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End-Times Prophecy


Israel and the Church

Covenant

A Promise to Israel and the Church


"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth..." 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

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Pre-millennialism

And the study of Last Things


Did you know that many churches today avoid the subject of prophecy and by doing so they ignore almost one third of the Bible? In most cases this is directly connected to a denominations view on Eschatology..

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Dispensations

The 7,000 years of Human History


There are seven dispensations throughout all of history (this includes past, present and future). Each period shows a pattern of how God works with people living in the dispensation. The pattern consistently shows..

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The Rapture of the Church

Looking for that Blessed hope


In the last days there will be a great departure from the truth where many people will abandon God's ways. At this time, which we believe is very soon, Jesus will return to gather His bride (the Church). We are told to watch and be ready..

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The 7-Year Tribulation

The time of Jacob's trouble


The 7-year tribulation will commence shortly after the rapture of the church during which time God will deal primarily with His ancient people Israel, to bring them to repentance. This prophecy is known as Daniel's 70th week..

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The Second Advent

And the Millennial Kingdom


Jesus will return as The Messiah at the second advent and establish His Messianic Kingdom. During this dispensation He will reign for a literal one thousand year period and it will be a time of peace and righteousness..

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Book Outlines | A simplified overview


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Book outlines

A simplified overview


The following book outlines are designed to give a brief overview, highlighting key concepts and ideas as we read through each chapter..

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The King James Bible

Defending the book of the LORD


Many have questioned whether the bible was just written by man. If it were, then for starters it certainly wouldn't go against all man-made desires. But the answer to this question is really quite simple..

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KJV 823,543 Datasheet

Purified. Preserved. Inspired.


The number 7 in the Holy Bible represents completion and perfection. The number 823,543 (7⁷) therefore represents complete perfection "to the Power of complete perfection". The following data shows mathematical proof beyond..

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