Our Idiosyncrasies

Key Truth: The differences that set us apart also bring unity to our body

Idiosyncrasy: "a structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or group"

Our Idiosyncrasies (what we believe that makes us different) -

We Believe...

... in the inspiration of the bible

"Everything in the scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live." 2 Timothy 3:16 (CEV)

...there is one God, the Creator and Father.

"But you are our father, Lord. We are like clay, and you are like the potter. You created us..." Isaiah 64:8 (GNB)

"He is the head of his body, which is the church. He is the very beginning, the first to be raised from death, so that he would be above all others." Colossians 1:18 (CEV)

...in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Savior of mankind, and Head of the Church.

"But these have been written in order that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through your faith in him you may have life." John 20:31 (GNB)

"He is the head of his body, which is the church. He is the very beginning, the first to be raised from death, so that he would be above all others." Colossians 1:18 (CEV)

...that there is abundant living available only through Jesus Christ.

"...I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest." John 10:10 (CEV)

...in the literal physical, imminent return of Jesus Christ to the earth.

"Why are you men from Galilee standing here looking up into the sky? Jesus has been taken to heaven. But he will come back in the same way that you have seen him go." Acts 1:11 (CEV)

...in the future Kingdom of God on the Earth.

"If you belong to Christ, then you are the descendants of Abraham and will receive what God has promised." Galatians 3:29 (GNB)

...that Jesus desires us to be baptized and participate in the Lord's Supper.

Denominational Affiliation...

The Bridge is an Advent Christian Church, and a member of the Advent Christian General Conference