God in His marvelous grace has given me a personalized set
of circumstances, blessings, and trials to work on making me into the image of
His Son, Jesus Christ. I have been blessed with wonderful, loving, wise,
and Godly parents who have been very patient with me and have raised me to
become a woman of God that brings glory to Him in my life. I have 9
brothers and sisters (one is in heaven) and I feel so blessed to be the oldest
of a large family.
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Here is more about what I believe:
I. The Scriptures
We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely
inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God
for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error
for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us; and
therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of
Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds,
and opinions should be tried.
II. Of The True God
We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true
God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is JEHOVAH, the Maker and
Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth; inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and
worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love; that in the unity of the
Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; equal
in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in
the great work of redemption.
III. Of The Fall Of Man
We believe that Man was created in holiness, under the law
of his Maker; but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy and happy
state; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint
but choice; being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law
of God, positively inclined to evil; and therefore under just condemnation to
eternal ruin, without defense or excuse.
IV. Of The Way Of Salvation
We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace;
through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God; who by the appointment of
the Father, freely took upon him our nature, yet without sin; honored the
divine law by his personal obedience, and by his death made a full atonement
for our sins; that having risen from the dead he is now enthroned in heaven;
and uniting in his wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine
perfections, he is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and
an all-sufficient Savior.
V. Of Justification
We believe that the great Gospel blessing which Christ
secures to such as believe in Him is Justification; that Justification includes
the pardon of sin, and the promise of eternal life on principles of
righteousness; that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of
righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer’s
blood; by virtue of which faith His perfect righteousness is freely imputed to
us of God; that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with
God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity.
VI. Of The Freeness Of Salvation
We believe that the blessings of salvation are made free to
all by the gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a
cordial, penitent, and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the salvation
of the greatest sinner on earth, but his own inherent depravity and voluntary
rejection of the gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated
condemnation.
VII. Of Grace In Regeneration
We believe that, in order to be saved, sinners must be
regenerated, or born again; that regeneration consists in giving a holy
disposition to the mind; that it is effected in a manner above our
comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit, in connection with divine truth,
so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the gospel; and that its proper
evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance, and faith, and newness of
life.
VIII. Of Repentance And Faith
We believe that Repentance and Faith are sacred duties, and
also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of
God; whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger and helplessness, and
of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition,
confession, and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the
Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest and King, and relying on Him alone as
the only and all sufficient Savior.
IX. Of God’s Purpose Of Grace
We believe that Election is the eternal purpose of God,
according to which He graciously regenerates, sanctifies, and saves sinners;
that being perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, it comprehends all
the means in connection with the end; that it is a most glorious display of
God’s sovereign goodness, being infinitely free, wise, holy and unchangeable;
that it utterly excludes boasting, and promotes humility, love, prayer, praise,
trust in God, and active imitation of his free mercy; that it encourages the
use of means in the highest degree; that it may be ascertained by its effects
in all who truly believe the Gospel; that it is the foundation of Christian
assurance; and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demands and
deserves the utmost diligence.
X. Of Sanctification
We believe that Sanctification is the process by which,
according to the will of God, we are made partakers of his holiness; that it is
a progressive work; that it is begun in regeneration; and that it is carried on
in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the
Sealer and Comforter, in the continual use of the appointed means, –
especially, the word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness and
prayer.
XI. Of The Perseverance Of Saints
We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto
the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which
distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence
watches over their welfare; and they are kept by the power of God through faith
unto salvation.
XVII. Of The Righteous And The Wicked
We believe that there is a radical and essential difference
between the righteous and the wicked; that such only as through faith are
justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and sanctified by the Spirit of our
God, are truly righteous in His esteem; while all such as continue in
impenitence and unbelief are in His sight wicked, and under the curse; and this
distinction holds among men both in and after death.
XVIII. Of The World To Come
We believe that the end of the world is approaching; that at
the last day Christ will descend from heaven, and raise the dead from the grave
to final retribution; that a solemn separation will then take place; that the
wicked will be adjudged to endless punishment, and the righteous to endless
joy; and that this judgment will fix forever the final state of men in heaven
or hell, on principles of righteousness.
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I BELIEVE that God is the sovereign Lord of the universe and
the Creator of life, and that all created things exist for His pleasure and to
bring Him glory.1
I BELIEVE that the creation of humanity as male and female
was a purposeful and magnificent part of God's wise plan, and that men and
women were designed to reflect the image of God in complementary and distinct
ways.2
I BELIEVE that sin has separated every human being from God
and made us incapable of reflecting His image as we were created to do. Our
only hope for restoration and salvation is found in repenting of our sin and
trusting in Christ who lived a sinless life, died in our place, and was raised
from the dead.3
I REALIZE that we live in a culture that does not recognize
God's right to rule, does not accept Scripture as the pattern for life, and is
experiencing the consequences of abandoning God's design for men and women.4
I BELIEVE that Christ is redeeming this sinful world and
making all things new, and that His followers are called to share in His
redemptive purposes as they seek, by God's empowerment, to transform every
aspect of human life that has been marred and ruined by sin.5
As a Christian woman, I desire to honor God by living
counter-cultural lives that reflect the beauty of Christ and His gospel to our
world.
To that end, I affirm that...
Scripture is God's authoritative means of instructing us in
His ways and it reveals His holy pattern for our womanhood, our character, our
priorities, and our various roles, responsibilities, and relationships.6
We glorify God and experience His blessing when we accept
and joyfully embrace His created design, function, and order for our lives.7
As redeemed sinners, we cannot live out the beauty of
biblical womanhood apart from the sanctifying work of the gospel and the power
of the indwelling Holy Spirit.8
Men and women are both created in the image of God and are
equal in value and dignity, but they have distinct roles and functions in the
home and in the church.9
We are called as women to affirm and encourage men as they seek
to express godly masculinity, and to honor and support God-ordained male
leadership in the home and in the church.10
Marriage, as created by God, is a sacred, binding, lifelong
covenant between one man and one woman.11
When we respond humbly to male leadership in our homes and
churches, we demonstrate a noble submission to authority that reflects Christ's
submission to God His Father.12
Selfish insistence on personal rights is contrary to the
spirit of Christ who humbled Himself, took on the form of a servant, and laid
down His life for us.13
Human life is precious to God and is to be valued and
protected, from the point of conception until rightful death.14
Children are a blessing from God; women are uniquely
designed to be bearers and nurturers of life, whether it be their own
biological or adopted children, or other children in their sphere of influence.15
God's plan for gender is wider than marriage; all women, whether
married or single, are to model femininity in their various relationships, by
exhibiting a distinctive modesty, responsiveness, and gentleness of spirit.16
Suffering is an inevitable reality in a fallen world; at
times we will be called to suffer for doing what is good—looking to heavenly
reward rather than earthly comfort—for the sake of the gospel and the
advancement of Christ's Kingdom.17
Mature Christian women have a responsibility to leave a
legacy of faith, by discipling younger women in the Word and ways of God and
modeling for the next generation lives of fruitful femininity.18
Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a
time as this? (Esther 4:14)
Footnotes
1 1 Cor. 8:6; Col. 1:16; Rev. 4:11
2 Gen. 1:26–27; 2:18; 1 Cor. 11:8
3 Gen. 3:1–7, 15–16; Mark 1:15; 1 Cor. 15:1–4
4 Prov. 14:12; Jer. 17:9; Rom. 3:18; 8:6–7; 2 Tim. 3:16
5 Eph. 4:22–24; Col. 3:12–14; Titus 2:14
6Josh. 1:8; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20–21; 3:15–16
7 1 Tim. 2:9; Titus 2:3–5; 1 Pet. 3:3–6
8 John 15:1–5; 1 Cor. 15:10; Eph. 2:8–10; Phil. 2:12–13
9 Gen. 1:26–28; 2:18; Gal. 3:26–28; Eph. 5:22–33
10 Mark 9:35; 10:42–45; Gen. 2:18; 1 Pet. 5:1–4; 1 Cor. 14:34; 1 Tim. 2:12–3:7
11 Gen. 2:24; Mark 10:7–9
12 Eph. 5:22–33; 1 Cor. 11:3
13 Luke 13:30; John 15:13; Eph. 4:32; Phil. 2:5–8
14 Psalm 139:13–16
15 Gen. 1:28; 9:1; Psalm 127; Titus 2:4–5
16 1 Cor. 11:2–16; 1 Tim. 2:9–13
17 Matt. 5:10–12; 2 Cor. 4:17; James 1:12; 1 Pet. 2:21–23; 3:14–17; 4:14
18 Titus 2:3–5
Taken from the True Woman Manifesto
1 1 Cor. 8:6; Col. 1:16; Rev. 4:11
2 Gen. 1:26–27; 2:18; 1 Cor. 11:8
3 Gen. 3:1–7, 15–16; Mark 1:15; 1 Cor. 15:1–4
4 Prov. 14:12; Jer. 17:9; Rom. 3:18; 8:6–7; 2 Tim. 3:16
5 Eph. 4:22–24; Col. 3:12–14; Titus 2:14
6Josh. 1:8; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20–21; 3:15–16
7 1 Tim. 2:9; Titus 2:3–5; 1 Pet. 3:3–6
8 John 15:1–5; 1 Cor. 15:10; Eph. 2:8–10; Phil. 2:12–13
9 Gen. 1:26–28; 2:18; Gal. 3:26–28; Eph. 5:22–33
10 Mark 9:35; 10:42–45; Gen. 2:18; 1 Pet. 5:1–4; 1 Cor. 14:34; 1 Tim. 2:12–3:7
11 Gen. 2:24; Mark 10:7–9
12 Eph. 5:22–33; 1 Cor. 11:3
13 Luke 13:30; John 15:13; Eph. 4:32; Phil. 2:5–8
14 Psalm 139:13–16
15 Gen. 1:28; 9:1; Psalm 127; Titus 2:4–5
16 1 Cor. 11:2–16; 1 Tim. 2:9–13
17 Matt. 5:10–12; 2 Cor. 4:17; James 1:12; 1 Pet. 2:21–23; 3:14–17; 4:14
18 Titus 2:3–5
Taken from the True Woman Manifesto
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