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We talk a lot about mission, vision and values at
Trinity, but they're all built on something even
more important, our faith in the transforming power
of Jesus Christ. Here are the foundations of what we
believe:
About God
God is the Creator and Sustainer of the Universe.
God has eternally existed in three persons: the
Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are
co-equal and are one God.
About Humanity
We are made in the image of God, to be like God in
character. We are the supreme object of God's
creation. Although we have tremendous potential for
good, everyone is marred by an attitude of rebellion
toward God called sin. Sin separates people from
God.
About God’s Love and Grace
God’s love is always freely available to people, and
God is always seeking to be in relationship with us.
God’s saving grace is freely available to all who
seek forgiveness and seek to be in relationship with
God. God’s grace exists for us even before we are
aware of it. God’s grace brings us salvation and
transformation. We cannot attain it through our own
efforts. No power in the universe can separate God's
children from God.
About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Jesus lived a
sinless human life and voluntarily paid for our sins
by dying on a cross He arose from the dead after
three days demonstrating His power over sin and
death. His resurrection assures us of the power and
presence of God and of our eternal salvation.
About Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God to all people. Men and
women can never make up for their sin by
self-improvement or good works. When God has begun a
saving work in the heart of any person, God’s grace
will be active forever.
About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son
as God. The Holy Spirit is present in the world to
make people aware of their need for God. The Spirit
lives in every Christian from the moment of baptism.
The Holy Spirit provides the Christian with power
for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and
guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks
to live under daily guidance of the Holy Spirit. The
Holy Spirit equips believers for service to the
church, to the community, and the world.
About the Bible
The Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is God's
word to all. It was written by human authors, fully
inspired by God. God’s word is present throughout.
The Bible is the unique, full and final authority on
all matters of faith and practice, and there are no
other writings similarly inspired by God. Scripture,
tradition, experience and reason all work together
to allow each of us to be able to interpret the
scriptures for ourselves. Everyone is encouraged to
join together in Bible Study and small groups for
discussion to help in that interpretation.
You can learn more by going to the main website of
the United Methodist Church.
www.umc.org |
