What We Believe – Longview Deaf Church
1. The Bible The 66 books in the Bible are God's perfect Word. They tell us how to live and believe.
2. God Is Three in One God has always existed as three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit.
3. Jesus Christ Jesus is God who became a man. He died on the cross, came back to life, and went up to heaven.
4. The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit helps us know when we do wrong, helps us turn to God, and lives in everyone who believes in Jesus.
5. People Are Made in God’s Image Every person is made to be like God in a special way.
6. Sin Separates Us from God Because of Adam’s sin, we are all born separated from God unless He saves us.
7. Salvation by Grace Through Faith We can only be saved from sin by God’s gift of grace, which comes when we trust in Jesus as our Lord.
8. Good Works Come After Salvation Doing good things doesn’t save us—but when we’re saved, we will want to do good.
9. Telling Others About Jesus People who believe in Jesus should show and share the good news with everyone.
10. Spiritual Gifts God gives each believer special gifts to help and build up the church.
11. Life After Death One day, everyone will rise from the dead—some to live forever with God, and some to face punishment forever.