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We believe:
In one God , eternally subsisting in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (Deut 6:4; Mt 28:19; Mk 12:29).
In the verbal inspiration of the Holy Bible , the only infallible normative rule of faith for Christian life and character (2 Tim 3:14-17).
Na concepção virginal de Jesus , em sua morte vicária e expiatória, em sua ressurreição corporal from the dead and his victorious ascension into heaven (Isa 7:14; Rom 8:34 and Acts 1:9).
In the sinfulness of man , which has deprived him of the glory of God, and that only repentance and faith in the atoning and redemptive work of Jesus Christ can restore him to God (Rom. 3.19).
In the absolute necessity of the new birth , by faith in Christ and by the working power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, to make man worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven (Jn 3.3-8).
In the forgiveness of sins , in the present and perfect salvation and eternal justification of the soul freely received from God through faith in the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ on our behalf (Acts 10.43; Rom 10.13; 3.24-26 and Heb 7:25; 5:9).
In the biblical baptism performed by immersion of the whole body in water once, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, as determined by the Lord Jesus Christ (Mt 28.19; Rom 6.1-6 and Col 2.12).
In the need and possibility that we have to live a holy life , through the atoning and redemptive work of Jesus on Calvary, through the regenerating, inspiring and sanctifying power of the Spirit Holy One, who enables us to live as faithful witnesses of the power of Christ (Heb 9:14 and 1 Pet 1:15).
In the biblical baptism in the Holy Spirit which is given to us by God through the intercession of Christ, with the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues, according to His will ( Acts 1.5; 2.4; 10.44-46; 19.1-7).
In the actuality of the spiritual gifts distributed by the Holy Spirit to the Church for her edification, according to his sovereign will (1 Cor 12.1-12).
In the premillennial Second Coming of Christ , in two distinct phases. First - invisible to the world, to snatch his faithful Church from the earth, before the Great Tribulation; second - visible and bodily, with his glorified Church, to reign over the world for a thousand years (1 Thes 4.16. 17; 1 Cor 15.51-54; Rev 20.4; Zec 14.5 and Jude 14).
That all Christians will appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ to receive reward for their deeds for the cause of Christ on earth (2Co 5:10).
In the coming judgment that will reward the faithful and condemn the unbelievers (Rev 20.11-15).
And in eternal life of joy and happiness for the faithful and of sorrow and torment for the unbelievers (Mt 25:46).