Christadelphians Believe... |
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The following are the key Christadelphian beliefs: |
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There is only one true God. He dwells in heaven, immortal and invisible and all powerful.
(Isaiah 45 v 5-6; 1 Timothy 6 v 15-16) |
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God created the entire universe and has a great purpose for the world.
(Genesis 1; Numbers 14 v 21) |
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The Bible is the inspired word of God given by Him to benefit mankind.
(2 Timothy 3 v 16; 2 Peter 1 v 20-21) |
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The Holy Spirit is the power of God which He uses to fulfil His purpose.
(Job 33 v 4; Romans 8 v 11) |
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Jesus Christ is the Son of God - a divine being, and of Mary - a human being.
(Luke 1 v 35; Romans 1 v 3-4) |
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Jesus overcame all temptation and died to save his followers from sin and death.
(Romans 10 v 9-13; 1 Timothy 1 v 15-16) |
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Jesus was raised from death by God. Later he ascended into heaven but he will return to be king.
(Acts 2 v 22-27; 1 v 11) |
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When Jesus returns to the earth he will raise and judge the responsible dead and give eternal life to all faithful. (Daniel 12 v 1-2; John 5 v 28-29) |
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He will be King over the restored Kingdom of God in Israel and over the whole world.
(Isaiah 9 v 6-7; Zechariah 14 v 9) |
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The devil is not a supernatural being but is another name for sin, destroyed only in Christ.
(Matthew 15 v 19-20; Hebrews 2 v 14-15) |
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When we die we cease to exist. The only hope of life is by resurrection at Christ's return.
(Ecclesiastes 9 v 5-6; Romans 5 v 21) |
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Repentance and baptism into Christ by full immersion in water and daily following Him, are necessary for ultimate salvation. (Mark 16 v 15-16; Romans 6 v 4) |