Plum Creek Bible Church's

Tenets Of Faith

The human phraseology employed in this statement is not inspired nor contended for, but

the truth set forth is held to be essential to a Gospel ministry. No claim is made that it

contains all the truth in the Bible, only that it covers orthodox fundamental matters.

The Scriptures Inspired

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to men, the infallible rule of

faith and conduct, and superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason (2

Tim. 3:15-‐17; 1 Pet. 1:23-‐25; Heb. 4:12).

The One True God

The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-‐existent, self-‐revealed “I AM,”

and has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and

association, by simultaneously existing as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4; Mark

12:29; Isa. 43:10, 11; Matt. 28:19).

Man’s Fall and Redemption

Man was created good and upright, for God said, “Let us make man in our image and after

our likeness.” Man, by voluntary transgression, fell, and his only hope of redemption is in

Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Gen. 1:26-‐31; Gen. 3:17; Ro. 5:12-‐21).

The Salvation of Man

Conditions of Salvation

The Grace of God, which brings salvation, has appeared to all men, through faith in the

death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ; man is saved by being justified by

grace, has become heir of God according to the hope of eternal life. ( John 3:16, Eph. 2:8-‐9)

Baptism in Water

The ordinance of baptism by burial with Christ should be observed (as commanded in the

Scriptures) by all that have believed in Christ as their Savior. In doing so, they declare to

the world that they have died with Christ and that they have also been released to walk

with Him in newness of life. (Matt. 28:29, Rom. 6:4)

The Lord’s Supper (Communion)

The Lord’s Supper, consisting of the elements, bread and fruit of the vine, is the symbol

expressing our sharing in a memorial to His suffering and death, and a prophecy of His

second coming, and is enjoined to all believers “until He comes” (John 6:48,51,53-‐57; Luke

22:19,20; 2 Pet. 1:4; 1 Cor. 11:25).

Sanctification Process

By the power of the Holy Spirit we strive to obey the command, “Be ye holy, for I am holy.”

Sanctification is the will of God for all believers, and should be earnestly pursued by

walking in obedience to God’s Word (Heb. 12:14; 1 Pet. 1:15, 16; 1 Thess. 5:23, 24; 1 John

2:6).

The Church

The church is the holy Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine

appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Each believer is an integral part

of the church, and their names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. (I Thess. 2:4)

Ministry

Divinely called and Scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for a two-‐

fold purpose: (1) The evangelization of the world, and (2) The edification of the Body of

Christ (Mark 15:16, 20; Eph. 4:11-‐13).

The Blessed Hope

The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation, together

with those who are alive and remain unto the Lord, is imminent and is the blessed hope of

the church (1 Thess. 4:16; Ro. 6:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Cor. 15:51,52).

The Millennial Reign of Jesus

The revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven, the salvation of national Israel, and the

millennial reign of Christ on the earth are Scriptural promises and our hope (2 Thess. 1:7;

Rev. 19:1l-‐16; Ro. 11:25; Rev. 20:l-‐7).

The Lake of Fire

The devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and whosoever’s name is not

sealed in the Lamb’s Book of Life shall be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake

which burns fire and brimstone, which is the second death ( Rev. 19:20, 20:10-‐15).

The New Heavens and New Earth

We, as promised in the Scriptures, look for a new heavens and a new earth wherein

righteousness dwells (2 Pet. 3:13; Rev. 21: l).