| United Church of Christ Statement of Faith - Adapted by Robert V. Moss |
| We believe in God, the Eternal Spirit, who is made known
to us in Jesus, our brother, and to whose deeds we testify. God calls
the worlds into being; creates humankind in the divine image; and sets
before us the ways of life and death. God seeks in holy love to save
all people from aimlessness and sin. God judges all humanity and all
nations by that will of righteousness declared through prophets and
apostles. In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen
Lord, God has come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin
and death and reconciling the whole creation to its Creator. God bestows
upon us the Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus
Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues and
races.
God calls us into the church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship; to be servants in the service of the whole human family; to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil; to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table; and to join him in his passion and victory. God promises to all who trust in the gospel forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace; courage in the struggle for justice and peace; the presence of the Holy Spirit in trial and rejoicing; and eternal life in that kingdom which has no end. Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto God. |
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