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STATEMENT
OF FAITH
CAI is committed to the doctrines which are commonly considered as the
essentials of historic, biblical orthodoxy. Such doctrines are found in the
Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed. These doctrines are most often labeled as
"evangelical" in the language of Western Christianity and are
expressed in the Lausanne Covenant.
CAI affirms its
belief in:
One
Living and True God
God eternally exists in three distinct personae: the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit-- equal in power and glory. He has revealed Himself to be perfect in
love, holiness and righteousness. He created all, upholds all and governs all.
The
Written Word of God, the Bible
The scriptures of
the Old and New Testaments are given by divine inspiration and are the written
Word of God, the final authority for the lives of believers in every culture and
age, and the infallible rule for faith and practice. They are to be interpreted
according to their context and purpose in reverent obedience to the living Lord
who speaks through them in power by his Holy Spirit. The primary purpose of
scripture is to lead people to faith in Jesus.
God
the Father
God has revealed Himself as a Father who is an infinite, personal Spirit,
perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. He concerns Himself mercifully in
the affairs of men; He hears and answers prayer; and He saves from sin and death
all who come to Him through Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ is God's only begotten Son Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and
Who is both true God and true man. He was born of a virgin; lived a sinless
life; fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah; performed miracles
as evidence of His Messiahship; died a substitutionary, atoning death for our
sins; rose bodily from the dead; ascended into heaven; and offers continual
intercession for His people.
The
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin,
righteousness and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry
all who believe in Jesus Christ and is an abiding Helper, Teacher, Gift-giver,
and Guide. The true believer receives the Holy Spirit and is baptized into the
Body of Christ at conversion, but the Spirit's empowering for godly living,
ministry and mission must be sought and activated by faith. Through the
indwelling Holy Spirit we can experience repeated fillings and a progressive
liberation from the bondage of sin, Satan, and the world.
God's
Plan to Save Man
Man was created in God's image, tempted by the devil and subsequently rebelled
against God. Men and women are now fallen in nature and evidence this condition
in sinful deeds. Thus, they are sinners under condemnation. God regenerates
those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord, declares them
righteous, forgives them of their sins, adopts them as His children, baptizes
them with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of their future resurrection and
inheritance with Christ, incorporates them into His Body and empowers them for
His service.
The
Believer's Authority
The believer possesses great authority through Christ over the powers of
spiritual darkness led by Satan, the ruler of this world. We actively exercise
this authority as we pray, walk by faith, exercise spiritual gifts and progress
toward spiritual maturity in Christ. Furthermore, the Holy Spirit brings a
present, though partial, reality of the kingdom of God on earth, as He acts in
and through our lives with sovereign, supernatural power.
The
Church
The Church is the living, spiritual Body of Christ of which Christ is the Head
and all regenerated persons are members. The local church is the primary
instrument of God for the extension of His kingdom today. The Lord Jesus Christ
committed two ordinances to the church: baptism and the Lord's Supper. We
respect the variations of practice of these ordinances and affirm the unity of
Christ's Body.
The
Visible, Bodily Return of Christ Jesus
Christ will return to the earth physically to raise the dead, judge the world,
consummate His glorious kingdom, and bestow eternal blessing on the righteous.
This is the hope of the church.
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