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STATEMENT OF FAITH


 

Scripture: We believe the Old and New Testaments are inspired by God, without error in their original form, and serve as the ultimate authority for our faith and lives. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)

God: We believe in one God, eternally existing as three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Luke 1:35; John 1:4)

Jesus Christ: We believe Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and is fully God and fully human. (Luke 1:35; John 1:14)

Humanity: We believe God created mankind in His image, but through sin, humanity faced both physical and spiritual death—separation from God. All people are born with a sinful nature and, when morally accountable, sin in thought, word, and deed. (Genesis 1:27; Romans 5:12; Romans 3:23)

Christ’s Sacrifice: We believe Jesus Christ died for our sins, as the Scriptures foretold, serving as our substitute. All who trust in Him are made right with God through His death and resurrection. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 5:1)

Resurrection and Ascension: We believe Jesus rose bodily from the dead, ascended to heaven, and now serves as our High Priest and Advocate. (Luke 24:6-7; Hebrews 4:14; 1 John 2:1)

Christ’s Return: We believe in the “blessed hope”—the personal, imminent return of Jesus Christ. (Titus 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

Salvation: We believe that all who receive Jesus Christ by faith are born again by the Holy Spirit and become children of God. (John 3:5-6; John 1:12)

Eternal Destiny: We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost—eternal joy for those who are saved and eternal, conscious punishment for those who are not. (John 5:28-29; Revelations 20:15)

The Church’s Mission: We believe Jesus commissioned His Church to share the gospel with the world, which is the Church’s primary mission. (Matthew 28:19-20)

Baptism: We believe baptism by immersion, following salvation, symbolizes Christ’s work in our lives. (Romans 6:4; Acts 2:41)

Marriage & Sexual Identity: We believe that marriage is a sacred covenant established by God, designed by His divine plan, and intended to be a lifelong union between one man and one woman. We affirm that each person’s gender identity is determined biologically at birth, as a part of God’s creation. This understanding reflects the biblical foundation for marriage and human identity, emphasizing God’s design for gender roles and relationships.  (Genesis 2.24; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:22-33)

 


 

If you have any questions about our Statement of Faith, feel free to email us at info@pondo.org.