What Everyone Should Know

Concerning the BIBLE

The Bible is God’s Word; God’s revelation to man. The Bible is most relevant because of what it
reveals.
II Timothy 3:16-17
II Timothy 2:15

Concerning GOD

There is only one God—eternal and Creator. God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit, these three are one.
Psalm 90:1-2
John 1:1-14
I Timothy 2:5
I John 5:7

Concerning MAN

Man has not evolved from some irresponsible whatever; and on God’s day of judgment, we shall all give account.
Genesis 1:27
Matthew 12:36
Matthew 25:14-30
I Corinthians 15:39
Romans 14:11-12

We became dead in sin (separated from God) by yielding to temptation. God sent His Son that we might be redeemed.
James 1:13-15
Ephesians 2:1-3
John 3:16-17
Romans 5:8

(Please note—Little children are not condemned. Little children have not sinned. Jesus said of little
children, “of such is the kingdom of God.”)
James 1:13-15
Mark 10:13-15

Concerning JESUS

Jesus became flesh when He came to Earth. Jesus is the Christ, God’s only unique Son.
John 1:1-14

Jesus gave Himself to die for our sins. Jesus gave His blood that our sins might be removed.
John 10:17-18
Romans 5:8-9
Philippians 2:8

Jesus arose from the grave, victorious over death. The day is coming when all men shall rise.
I Corinthians 15:1-4
John 5:28-29
Hebrews 9:27
Revelation 20:12-15

Concerning REDEMPTION

Just before Jesus ascended, He commissioned that His Gospel be proclaimed. All who seek salvation are commanded to believe, and all who believe are to repent and be baptized.
Matthew 28:16-20
Mark 16:15-16
Luke 24:45-47
Acts 16:25-33
Acts 2:36-38

When we are baptized in Christ’s name, we unite with Him through faith. It is in Him, we are saved, not through self-righteous works.
Galatians 3:26-27
Colossians 2:12
Ephesians 2:4-9
Philippians 3:9

It is only through God’s grace that we can be saved. His grace does not excuse us to continue in sin.
Ephesians 2:4-9
Romans 6:1-11

All who would be saved must confess Christ while on earth. All who deny Him, the same shall be denied.
Matthew 10:32-33
Romans 10:8-10
Philippians 2:9-11
Acts 4:12

Concerning the CHURCH

Before Jesus’ death, He foretold the establishment of His church. Jesus purchased the church with His own precious blood.
Matthew 1:16-18
Acts 20:28
Colossians 2:12
Ephesians 2:4-9
Philippians 3:9

Faithfulness is required of all who are in Christ. Faithfulness is required of all who would be saved.
Matthew 24:13
Matthew 25:14-30
Hebrews 3:12-19

Faithfulness does not mean that one never falls, but it does mean commitment to finish the course.
I John 1:8-10
Hebrews 12:1-2
Philippians 3:8-15
II Timothy 4:1-8

The Lord does not add hypocrites to the church. The would-be self-righteous have no part with the Lord.
Matthew 23:13-15
Luke 18:9-14

The church is to share the good news of salvation. Whoever is willing, may come to the Lord.
Matthew 28:19-20
Revelation 22:17