WHAT WE BELIEVE
CACI BELIEVES... GOD IS ❯
The Supreme BEING or SPIRIT who made the universe and everything in it.
GOD exists eternally in THREE PERSONALITIES:
There is ONE GOD in THREE PERSONS.
CACI BELIEVES... JESUS CHRIST IS ❯
The SON of GOD, the SAVIOR of the World, and GOD in HUMAN FORM
The SON of GOD... In HUMAN FORM
Lived a SINLESS LIFE
The PERFECT SACRIFICE & RESURRECTION
Died on the cross for humanity's sins and rose from the dead, demonstrating His power over sin and death.
The ONLY WAY to GOD
SAVIOR OF THE WORLD & KING OF KINGS
CACI BELIEVES... THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ❯
The moment we receive JESUS CHRIST as SAVIOR, the HOLY SPIRIT comes to live in our HEART.
The HOLY SPIRIT lives inside us when we accept JESUS CHRIST and helps us grow closer to GOD. The HOLY SPIRIT helps make us HOLY and to become more like CHRIST.
The HOLY SPIRIT WORK & MINISTRY:
CACI BELIEVES... THE BIBLE IS ❯
God’s WORD to all people, written by human authors under the SUPERNATURAL guidance of the HOLY SPIRIT.
It is the SUPREME source of TRUTH for Christian BELIEF and LIVING. The BIBLE serves as a guide to FAITH, MORALS, and UNDERSTANDING God’s relationship with HUMANITY. The BIBLE consists of 66 Books.
STRUCTURE OF THE BIBLE:
Tells the history of Ancient Israel, creation, and early laws (matching the Hebrew Bible).
Focuses on the life, death, resurrection, and teachings of JESUS CHRIST.
CACI BELIEVES... MANKIND IS ❯
Special creation of GOD made in His IMAGE and given the PURPOSE to KNOW, LOVE, and rule over the earth. Mankind is the pinnacle of GOD’S CREATION.
PURPOSE AND ROLE OF MANKIND:
God gave mankind DOMINION or responsibility to care for and rule over the earth and its creatures.
Mankind was designed for an intimate personal relationship and made to worship GOD then enjoy HIS Presence for all eternity.
CACI BELIEVES... SALVATION IS ❯
A FREE GIFT from God received through FAITH in JESUS CHRIST.
It is a DIVINE gift received through GRACE and MERCY, not by human righteous work or human effort.
ELEMENTS OF SALVATION:
CACI BELIEVES... ETERNITY IS ❯
An INFINITE EXISTENCE without beginning or end that belongs fully to GOD.
The BIBLE promises eternal life and a permanent home with GOD for Believers through faith in JESUS CHRIST. To be eternally in union with HIM is HEAVEN, but to be eternally separated from GOD is HELL.
CACI BELIEVES... THE CHURCH IS ❯
A community of Believers in JESUS CHRIST.
It exists to communicate the GOOD NEWS of new life in JESUS CHRIST to the world, to teach and equip HIS followers for ministry. The purpose of the CHURCH is to Glorify GOD, build up believers in FAITH, and share the GOSPEL with the world.
CORE FUNCTION OF THE CHURCH:
Praising GOD to honor and declare the greatness of GOD. Believers gather to remember JESUS through baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Corporate and individual prayer is a fundamental act of relying on and glorifying GOD.
The CHURCH teaches Biblical truth so believers grow spiritually mature. Believers are called to love, encourage, support, and provide practical physical and emotional support to one another within a local community.
Fulfilling THE GREAT COMMISSION to go and make disciples of all nations. The CHURCH acts as a moral and spiritual guide in the community, pointing people toward salvation through JESUS CHRIST.
