PAUL TRAVIS

and receive it completely, shall become doers of the word by faith. When the word is received completely, the Holy Spirit becomes our authority in true understanding. (Luke 8:21, Revelation 1:2-3) I believe that the Word of God and the Godhead which is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are one. To truly believe God, one must believe all of His Word. (John 1:1-3) I believe that the Word was written by man, through the divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:21)

 

God

I believe that God is love, and God's love lives in those whom truly believe. (1 John 4:8-12) I believe that God is the beginning and the end of all things. (Revelation 1:8, Revelation 21:6, Revelation 22:13) I believe in one God, who is the Creator of all things in heaven and earth. (Colossians 1:15-18) I believe that God has revealed Himself in three distinct Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 13:14) I believe that God is one in being, essence, and glory. (John 10:30) I believe that God is eternal and infinite. (Psalm 90:2, 1 Timothy 1:17) I believe that God is omniscient (having all knowledge and wisdom) and omnipresent (everywhere at all times). (Psalm 139:1-13) I believe that God is unchanging and holy. (Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 6:3) I believe that God is righteous and merciful. (Exodus 9:27, 1 Peter 1:3) I believe that God is gracious and good all the time. (Ephesians 2:8, Romans 8:28)

 

Jesus Christ

I believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is God incarnate, God in human form, and the expressed image of the Father. Who without ceasing to be God, became man in order that He might demonstrate who God is and provide salvation for man. (Matthew 1:21, John 1:18, Colossians 1:15) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was conceived of the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary. (Matthew 1:18, Luke 1:29, Luke 2:4-12) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is truly fully God, and truly fully man; that He lived a perfect, sinless life; that all His teachings are true. (Matthew 1:23) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross for all humanity. (1 John 2:2) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ’s death is sufficient to provide salvation for all who receive Him as Savior. (John 1:12, Acts 16:31) I believe that our justification is grounded in the shedding of the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:9, Ephesians 1:17) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was physically resurrected from the dead. (Matthew 28:6, 1 Peter 1:3) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to heaven in His glorified body. (Acts 1:9-10) I believe that The Lord Jesus Christ is now seated at the right hand of God as our High Priest and Advocate. (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:25)\

 

The Holy Spirit

I believe in the deity and personality of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 5:3-4) I believe that the Holy Spirit regenerates sinners. (Titus 3:5) I believe that the Holy Spirit indwells in true believers of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 8:9) I believe that the Holy Spirit is the agent by whom the Lord Jesus Christ baptizes all believers into His body. (1 Corinthians 12:12-14) I believe that the Holy Spirit is the seal by whom The Father guarantees the salvation of believers unto the day of redemption. (Ephesians 1:13-14) I believe that the Holy Spirit is the Divine Teacher who illumines true believers hearts and minds with the light of truth, as they study the Word of God. (1 Corinthians 2:9-12) I believe that The Holy Spirit is ultimately sovereign in the distribution of spiritual gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:11)

 

Man

I believe that man came into existence by direct creation of God and that man's spirit is made in the image and likeness of God. (Genesis 1:26-27) I believe that God loved the world so much that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall have eternal life. (John 3:16) I believe that since Adam's fall, all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) I believe that all sin is exceedingly offensive to God. (Romans 6:23) I believe that man is unable to remedy this fallen state. (Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 5:12)

 

Salvation

I believe that salvation is received by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. Good works and obedience are results of salvation and not requirements for salvation. Due to the greatness, sufficiency, and perfection of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, all those who have truly received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are eternally secure in salvation, kept by God’s power, secured and sealed in Christ forever. (John 6:37-40, John 10:27-30, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:38-39, Ephesians 1:13-14, 1 Peter 1:5, Jude 1:24) I believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace through faith in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross. (Ephesians 2:8-9) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ’s death fully accomplished justification through faith and redemption from sin. The Lord Jesus Christ died in our place. (Romans 5:8-9) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ bore our sins in His own body. (1 Peter 2:24) I believe that salvation cannot be earned by good works; neither does it need good works to be maintained or sustained. Good works and changed lives are the inevitable results of salvation. (James 2:14-17)

 

The Church

I believe that the church is built on the rock of Love, Faith and Hope. (1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Matthew 16:18-19) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is the head of the church. (Ephesians 5:20-32) I believe that the church, must teach the truth, preach the gospel and heal the sick. The Lord Jesus Christ set the example for ministry. (Luke 4:38-44) I believe that water baptism by immersion is a testimony to the Lord Jesus Christ and identification with Him. The Lord’s Supper is a remembrance of the Lord Jesus Christ’s death and shed blood. (Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:41-42, Acts 18:8, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26) I believe that through the church body, believers are to be taught to obey the Lord Jesus Christ. Believers are to testify concerning their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and to honor Him by holy living. (Matthew 28:19-20) I believe in the Great Commission as the primary mission of the Church. It is the obligation of all believers to witness, by word and life, to the truths of God’s Word. The gospel of the grace of God is to be preached to the world. (Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20)

 

End Times

I believe in the blessed hope. (Titus 2:13) I believe that the personal and imminent coming of the Lord Jesus Christ to rapture His saints. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) I believe in the visible and bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ to the earth. (1 Thessalonians 1:10, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 20:1-6) I believe in the physical resurrection of all men and women. The saints will be taken to the everlasting joy and bliss of heaven. The wicked will be taken to eternal punishment in the lake of fire. (Matthew 25:46, John 5:28-29, Revelation 20:5-6, Revelation 20:12-13)

 

Giving

I believe that The Lord Jesus Christ fulfilled all of the Laws of Moses. The Lord Jesus Christ is the only acceptable first fruit offering. (Matthew 5:17, 1 Corinthians 15:20) I believe that the church is not under the Law of the tithe, and are not bound to a percentage or a set amount to give. Believers should give what they have decided in their heart and should not be reluctant to give, because God loves a cheerful giver. Giving should not be under compulsion or by persuasion. (Galatians 5:18, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ wants our body and heart as a living sacrifice, to be used for God's glory. The Lord Jesus Christ wants us to love him with all our heart, with all our understanding and with all our strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices. (Romans 6:13, Romans 12:1, Luke 18:9-13, Mark 12:32-34, Mark 12:41-44) I believe that the church body should be of one heart, and one mind in unity. The body should not be segregated based on the amount of money given to the church. I believe that the less fortunate church members should have their needs met by the church body. Those gifted by the Holy Spirit in Giving, and those with abundance should help care for his brothers and sisters that belong to the same body in the Lord Christ Jesus. (Acts 4:32-37) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is the example for the pastor. The church doesn't care for the pastor, but the pastor must leads and care for the church. Jesus cared for his sheep and provided for their every need. The husbandman is called to be the head of his family, as Christ is the head of the church. Jesus feeds 5000, then 4000 to show the 12 disciples how to provide for those whom follow us. (Mark 6:33-44, Mark 8:1-21, Ephesians 5:22-24)

 

Ministry Placement

I believe that born again believers are to be placed in ministry based on Motivational, Spiritual and Five Fold Gifts. The Body of Christ is built of many different parts all in serving a specific purpose in the church body. No gift is greater that another, but one must accept the gifts given to them according to their own measure of faith. Gifts are to be used for the building of God's church. (1 Corinthians 12:27-30, 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:2-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3) I believe that all believers who accept their call to become disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ help in carrying the cross. We must help carry the cross in order for us, to understand the power of cross and what was won on it. (Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26)

 

Spiritual Warfare

I believe that the “Fruits of the Spirit” wars against “Works of the Flesh”. Flesh that is untamed is subject to an attachment of a demonic spiritual power. Untamed flesh opens the door for sin and temptation to enter. (Galatians 5:16-26) I believe that we war against spiritual powers ruled by Satan and not against the flesh and blood of man. The enemy is Satan and not our brothers and sisters. Satan rules over those whom have not truly accepted Jesus Christ. (Roman 8:37-38, Ephesians 6:12)

 

Angels and Demons

I believe that God created celestial beings, to be His servants and messengers. God created Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones (Elders), Ophanims (Wheels), in the First Sphere. God also created Dominions (Lordships), Virtues and Powers, in the Second Sphere. And finally God created Principalities (Rulers), Archangels, and Angels in the Third Sphere. (Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 148:2, Hebrews 1:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Jude 1:9, Ephesians 1:21, Colossians 1:16, Ezekiel 10:17, Daniel 7:9, Revelation 11:16, Revelation 4:6-8, Ezekiel 10:12–14, Genesis 3:24, Numbers 21:6-8, Deuteronomy 8:15) I believe that Lucifer is a fallen covering Cherub who led a group of celestial beings in rebellion against God. Lucifer became Satan after he fell from the grace of God due to his vanity and pride. (Isaiah 14:12-17, Ezekiel 28:12-15) I believe that Satan is the enemy of God and man, and Satan and his followers will be eternally punished in the lake of fire. (Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10) I believe that Satan has only comes to steal, kill and destroy. (John 10:10) I believe that through faith in God, man has the power to resist and rebuke Satan and his follower and they will flee from you. (James 4:7-8)