God
There is one God existing eternally
in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians
13:14). He is the Creator of all things (Genesis 1:1);
He knows everything (Psalm 33:13-15); is everywhere present
(Jeremiah 23:23-24); He is just (Genesis 18:25); loving
(1 John 4:8,16); and full of grace (Ephesians 2:4-5).
He can be sufficiently known only through Jesus Christ
(John 14:6).
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Jesus
Jesus is fully human and fully
divine (Philippians 2:5-8) existing eternally, fully equal
with the Father (John 1:1,2). He was begotten of the Holy
Spirit and born of the virgin Mary (Isaiah 7:14; Luke
1:34-35). He has proven Himself to be the Son of God by
His deeds, fulfillment of prophecy, crucifixion and bodily
resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
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The
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a divine person
existing eternally with the Father (John 15:26). He convicts
of sin, righteousness and the judgment to come (John 16:8-11).
Every believer is equipped with a gift or gifts by the
Holy Spirit for ministry (Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians
12; Ephesians 4:7-16).
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The
Bible
The Old and New Testament Scriptures
are inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and without error
in their original manuscripts (Matthew 5:18). They contain
a complete revelation of his will for the salvation of
man, and constitute the divine and only rule of faith
and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
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Salvation
Those who believe in Jesus Christ as
God's Son and our Savior (John 3:16); who repents of their
sins and continually make Jesus the Lord of their lives
(Acts 3:19); who confesses Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9-10);
and who are baptized (by immersion [Acts 2:38; Romans
6:3-7]); and have accepted the gracious gift of salvation
(Romans 6:23) by faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). Those who follow
this Biblical plan can have assurance of this Salvation
(1 John 5:13).
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The
Church
Chandler Christian Church is a non-denominational
fellowship of believers who have no creed but Christ,
no book but the Bible, and wear no name but Christian.
We believe that Christ is the Head of His Church, and
therefore every Christian is a part of His body. We do
not believe that we are the only Christians, but earnestly
strive to be Christians only. We seek to speak where the
Bible speaks, and remain silent where the Bible is silent.
We take the Bible, and the Bible alone, as our only rule
of faith and practice. The original Church that we read
about in the Bible was a church where salvation made you
a member, so Chandler Christian Church follows that pattern.
We refuse to impose upon people more than the Word of
God asks a Christian to be, nor require less than the
Word states. Therefore, membership here requires that
one accept the gracious gift of salvation by faith, which
is belief in Jesus as the Son of God, repenting of sin,
confessing Jesus as Lord, and being baptized by immersion.
C.L.A.S.S. 101 is required for membership.
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Communion
The Lord's Supper (Communion) was instituted
by the Lord and delivered to the Apostles (Matthew 26:26-29)
and is to be observed by believers in remembrance of Him
(1 Corinthians 11:24-25).
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Christian
Life
The Christian Life by its very nature
is to be distinct from the world (Ephesians 4:22-24).
Because of this, each believer is set apart (sanctified)
by God for His purposes (Romans 6:22). The process of
sanctification is carried out through prayer, the Word,
witnessing and fellowship (Acts 2:42; Colossians 3:16;
Acts 1:8). Each believer has been given a spiritual gift
or gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-6; Ephesians 4:7-8) to be
used in serving others (1 Corinthians 12:7).
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The
Second Coming
The coming of Christ for His Church
can occur at any time and will occur at some time. The
Scripture teaches that Jesus will descend from Heaven
(Acts 1:11); that all Christians, dead and alive, will
be raised to eternal life (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18); and
all non-believers will be judged or condemned to eternal
punishment in Hell (Matthew 25:31-45; Revelation 20; 2
Corinthians 5:10).
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