| Counties Statement of faith |
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We believe in:
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1. One God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - eternally existing in three distinct but equal persons.
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2. The sovereignty and grace of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, in creation, providence, revelation, redemption, snctification and final judgement.
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3. The divine inspiration of the Bible, and its consequent entire trustworthiness and supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
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4. The universal sinfulness and guilt of fallen humankind, which is therefore subject to the just condemnation of God.
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5. The substitutionary death of the incarnate Son of God as the only ground of redemption from the guilt and power of sin and it's eternal consequences, which is obtained by faith alone.
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6. The illuminating, regenerating, indwelling and sanctifying work of God the Holy Spirit.
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7. The preisthood of all believers, who form the universal church, which is the body of which Christ is the head, and which is committed by his command to proclaim the gospel throughou the whole world.
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8. The baptism of believers, and the regular observance of the Lord's Supper, in obedience to the Lord's command.
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9. Local churches, composed of professed believers, and led by those with appropriate spiritual gifts; the widespread distribution and exercise of spiritual gifts, regular meetings for worship, prayer, teaching, and fellowship; outreach to the locality; and involvement in world mission.
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10. The expectation of the personal, visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ in power and glory.
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