God
We believe in one true, eternal (Ps 90:2) mighty and sovereign God (Ps 93:1), unchanging, unchangeable (Mal 3:6), omniscient (Ps 139:1-6), omnipresent (Ps 139:7-13) omnipotent (Rev 19:6), the Creator of all things in heaven and earth (Deut 6:4; Col 1:16). God is holy (Isa 6:3), just (Deut 32:4), and righteous (Ex 9:27). God is love (1 John 4:8), gracious (Eph 2:8), merciful (1 Pet 1:3), and good (Rom 8:28).
We believe in the triune God, who eternally existent in the three persons of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Cor 13:14). These persons are same in substance, co-equal, co-eternal and glory (Matt 3:16-17; 28:19; John 10:30; 2 Cor 13:14).
The Bible
We believe the Bible consists of 66 books (39 books in OT and 27 books in NT), to be the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God (Matt 5:18; 2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Pet 1:21). The Scripture are without error (inerrant and infallible) in the original manuscripts, God-breathed and represent the supreme and final authority for our faith and practice. The Bible is our guide in all matters regarding doctrines, church practices, counselling and individual behavior.
Salvation
We believe in a salvation that is given by the sovereign grace of God (monergistic). Our justification is by grace alone through faith alone, in Christ alone, as revealed in the Scripture alone, to the glory of God alone. Salvation cannot be earned by good works, neither does it need good works to be maintained or sustained. Good works and obedience are results of salvation, not requirements for salvation.
Reformed Theology
We believe in the tenets of Reformed Theology. They are;
(i) The Five Solas:
a. Sola Scriptura
b. Solus Christus
c. Sola Gratia
d. Sola Fide
e. Soli Deo Gloria
(ii) The Sovereignty of God
(iii) The Doctrine of Grace:
a. Total Depravity
b. Unconditional Election
c. Limited Atonement
d. Irresistible Grace
e. Perseverance of the Saints
(iv) Confessions and Catechisms:
a. Three Forms of Unity: The Belgic Confession of Faith (1561), The Heidelberg Catechism (1563), and the Canons of the Synod of Dort (1618-1619).
b. The Second Helvetic Confession (1566).
c. The Westminster Standards: The Westminster Confession of Faith (1643), The Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), The Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), and the Directory of Worship.
(v) We believe in Covenant Theology and Infant Baptism
Eschatology
We believe in the personal, bodily return of our Lord Jesus Christ to take his saints to everlasting joy and bliss on the New heaven, and the wicked to eternal punishment in the lake of fire, according to the Scripture (Titus 2:13; (1 Thess 4:13-18; Zech 14:4-11; 1 Thess 3:13; Rev 3:10, 19:11-16, 20:1-6; Matt 25:46; John 5:28-29; Rev 20:5-6, 12-13).
We believe the resurrection of the believers’ souls, and body are united to be glorified forever with the Lord (Luke 23:43; 2 Cor 5:8; Phil 1:23, 3:21; 1 Thes 4:16-17). We also believe that the souls of unbelievers shall be cast into the Lake of Fire to suffer everlasting punishment (Matt 25:41-46; Mark 9:43-48; Luke 16:19-26; 2 Thess 1:7-9; Rev 20:11-15). Finally, we find that the amillennial view has the most biblical evidence and therefore we affirm it.
Young Reformed 2021
