Church of the Open Bible

We Believe and Teach theses Truths:.

a. The Bible is God's inspired word (II Tim. 3:16) which shall be the guide and practice of the Christian (II Tim 3:17).  

b. One God is creator of all things. Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 4:35.

c. Jesus is God's only begotten Son (John 3:16); He was anointed with the Holy Spirit (Matt.3:16-17); He died for our sins (I Cor. 15:3), was buried and rose the third day (I Cor. 15:20). He is ascended into heaven (Luke 24:51) as our Mediator (I Tim. 2:5). He is coming again (Acts 1:11 and I Thess. 4:1-17).

d. The Holy Spirit is God's power by which he seals the believer (Eph. 1:13) and dwells within (Eph. 2:22, 3:16).

e. Man is wholly mortal and is subject to death (Rom. 6:23); has no consciousness in death (Eccl. 9:5-6); may be given immortality at the coming of Christ (I Cor 15:51-54).

f. Steps for salvation: faith (Rom. 10:17, Heb. 11:6); repentance from sin (Acts 3:19); baptism, which is immersion (Rom. 6:4, Acts 2:38); continued obedience (II Pet. 1:5-11).

g. The Kingdom of God will be established when Jesus comes as King (Rev. 19:16) on earth (Luke 1:31-33) forever (Dan. 2:44). Children of God are joint heirs with Christ (Rom 8:16-17) who shall rule (Rev. 5:9-10) on a restored earth (Acts 3:20-31). Israel shall be restored (Rom. 11:26). All the wicked shall be destroyed in the second death (Rev. 21:8).

h. Communion is an essential part of Christian fellowship and is conducted each month as part of a worship service according to Paul's instructions (Acts 20:7, I Cor. 11:23-29).