Articles of Faith Flashcards

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Recite the Article of Faith “Of the Scriptures”

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WE BELIEVE that the scriptures of the old and new testaments were given by inspiration of God, and are the ONLY sufficient, certain and authoritative rule of ALL saving knowledge, faith and obedience.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Of the Scriptures”

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Psalm 18:30

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. (NKJV)

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Of the Scriptures”

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Romans 15:4
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. (NKJV)

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Recite the Article of Faith “True God”

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WE BELIEVE that there is but ONE God, the Maker, Preserver and Ruler of ALL things, having in and of Himself ALL perfections and being infinite in ALL of them, and to Him ALL creatures owe the highest love, reverence and obedience.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “True God”

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Jeremiah 10:10
But the Lord is the true God, He is the living God and the everlasting King. At His wrath the earth will tremble and the nations will not be able to endure His indignation. (NKJV)

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “True God”

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Romans 11:36

For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. (NKJV)

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Recite the Article of Faith “Fall of Man”

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WE BELIEVE that man was created in holiness but by voluntary transgression fell from the holy and happy state; in consequence of which ALL mankind are sinners not by constraint but choice.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Fall of Man”

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Romans 3:23

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (NKJV)

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Fall of Man”

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Romans 5:12
Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned- (NKJV)

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Recite the Article of Faith “Way of Salvation”

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WE BELIEVE that the salvation of sinners is totally of grace; through the mediatorial office of the Son of God, who by the appointment of the Father freely took upon Him our nature, yet without sin; and by His death made full atonement for our sins.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Way of Salvation”

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Hebrews 9:28
So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. (NKJV)

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Way of Salvation”

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1 Peter 2:24-25
Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we having died to sins, might live for righteousness-by whose stripes you were healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. (NKJV)

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Recite the Article of Faith “Justification”

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WE BELIEVE that justification is God’s gracious and full acquittal of sinners, who believe in Christ. On the sole account of the obedience and sanctification of Christ, sinners receive and rest in Him and His righteousness by faith. (NKJV)

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Justification”

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Romans 5:18
Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. (NKJV)

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Justification”

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Acts 13:39
And by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the Law of Moses. (NKJV)

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Recite the Article of Faith “Freeness of Salvation”

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WE BELIEVE that the blessings of Salvation are made free to ALL by the gospel; it is the duty of ALL to accept them by obedient faith. Nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth, but his own voluntary rejection of the gospel. (NKJV)

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Freeness of Salvation”

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2 Corinthians 3:17

Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (NKJV)

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Freeness of Salvation”

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John 8:36

“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” (NKJV)

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Recite the Article of Faith “Grace and Regeneration”

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WE BELIEVE that in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again. It is a change of heart brought by the Holy Spirit who quickens the dead in trespasses and sins, enlightening their minds spiritually to understand the word of God. Renewing their whole nature, so that they love and practice holiness.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Grace and Regeneration”

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Titus 3:4-5
But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy-He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Grace and Regeneration”

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2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, He is a new creation, old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new

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Recite the Article of Faith “Repentance and Faith”

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WE BELIEVE that repentance and faith are sacred duties and inseparable graces, wrought in our souls, by the regenerating Spirit of God. Having been deeply convinced of our guilt, danger, and helplessness, we turn to God with confidence and supplication for mercy receiving the Lord Jesus Christ.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Repentance and Faith”

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Acts 3:19-20
Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Repentance and Faith”

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Hebrews 6:1
Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God.

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Recite the Article of Faith “God’s Purpose of Grace”

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WE BELIEVE that election is the eternal purpose of God, according to which He graciously regenerates, sanctifies, and saves sinners. It is a most glorious display of God’s sovereign goodness. It is the foundation of Christian assurance.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “God’s Purpose of Grace”

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Ephesians 2:8

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “God’s Purpose of Grace”

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2 Timothy 1:9
Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.

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Recite the Article of Faith “Sanctification”

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WE BELIEVE that sanctification is a process by which we become partakers of His Holiness. This sanctification is a progressive striving through the divine strength of God’s word and the dwelling of the Holy Spirit. After regeneration we are made pure through God’s word and a relationship with Jesus Christ.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Sanctification”

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2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Sanctification”

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John 17:19

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.

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Recite the Article of Faith “Perseverance of the Saints”

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WE BELIEVE that those whom God has chosen will never totally fall away from the state of grace, but shall certainly persevere to the end. And though they may fall through neglect and temptation into sin, they shall be renewed again unto repentance and be kept by God through faith in being saved.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Perseverance of the Saints”

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2 Corinthians 4:8-10
We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair; persecuted but not forsaken; struck down but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Perseverance of the Saints”

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Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

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Recite the Article of Faith “Harmony of the Law and the Gospel”

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WE BELIEVE that the law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of His moral government. That it is holy, just and good; and that the inability which the scripture ascribe to fallen men to fulfill its precepts is excused through the grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Harmony of the Law and the Gospel”

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Luke 16:17

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tittle of the law to fall.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Harmony of the Law and the Gospel”

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Romans 2:15-16
Who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them in the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.

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Recite the Article of Faith “Baptism and the Lord’s Supper”

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WE BELIEVE that baptism is an ordinance of the Lord Jesus obligatory upon every believer where they are immersed in water in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, as a sign of his or her fellowship with the death and resurrection of Christ, for the remission of sins and of the giving of self to God, in order to live and walk in the newness of life. The Lord’s Supper is an ordinance of Jesus Christ to be administered with the elements of bread and wine, and to be observed by His churches until the second coming of Christ. It is in no sense a sacrifice but is designed to commemorate His death, to confirm the faith and it is also to be a bond pledge and renewal of communion with Him.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Baptism and the Lord’s Supper”

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1 Corinthians 11:26

For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Baptism and the Lord’s Supper”

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John 3:5
Jesus answered “most assuredly I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.”

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Recite the Article of Faith “Christian Sabbath”

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WE BELIEVE that the first day of the week is the Lord’s Day and it is to be kept sacred for the purpose of worship and spiritual devotion, both public and private. Thus, resting from employment and amusements with works of necessity and mercy being the only exceptions.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Christian Sabbath”

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Ezekial 20:20

Hallow my sabbaths and they will be a sign between Me and you that you may know that I am the Lord Your God.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Christian Sabbath”

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Hebrews 4:9-10
There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.

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Recite the Article of Faith “Righteousness and Wicked”

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WE BELIEVE that there is a difference between the righteous and the wicked. Righteousness comes only through being justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and sanctified by the spirit of God. While all who continue in unbelief are in His sight wicked and under the curse.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Righteousness and Wicked”

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1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Righteousness and Wicked”

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Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but He loves him who follows righteousness.

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Recite the Article of Faith “Christian Education”

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WE BELIEVE that knowledge is the ultimate power in religion. Thorough study of the Bible, theology, and righteous thinking are essential in keeping a church alive and respected. Such a church will be irresistible to rebellious youth and confused adults.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Christian Education”

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Psalm 119:33-34
Teach me O Lord, the way of Your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; indeed I shall observe it with my whole heart.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Christian Education”

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2 Timothy 2:15
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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Recite the Article of Faith “Stewardship”

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WE BELIEVE that stewardship is God’s managerial plan for humans as it pertains to our lifestyle, attitudes, possessions and sacrificial giving. There are rewards for those who are faithful stewards.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Stewardship”

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Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the first fruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Stewardship”

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Matthew 19:29
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands for My name’s sake, shall inherit eternal life.

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Recite the Article of Faith “Evangelism and Missions”

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WE BELIEVE that evangelism is proclaiming to the entire world the Good News that Christ died and rose to rescue the world from sin and death. Therefore, saints go out to evangelize to the unchurched.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Evangelism and Missions”

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Matthew 24:14
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Evangelism and Missions”

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Acts 22:15

For you will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.

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Recite the Article of Faith “The Resurrection”

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WE BELIEVE that the bodies of men after death return to dust, but their spirits return immediately to God; the righteous to rest with Him, the wicked to be reserved under darkness to judgment. At the last day the bodies of all the dead, both the just and unjust will be raised.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “The Resurrection”

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John 5:28-29
“Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth-those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.”

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “The Resurrection”

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Daniel 12:2
And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt.

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Recite the Article of Faith “Return of the Lord”

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WE BELIEVE that at the rapture Christ will descend from heaven, the bodies of believers who have died will be raised and living believers will be caught up together with them to meet the Lord in the air.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “Return of the Lord”

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Matthew 24:30-31
“Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.”

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “Return of the Lord”

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1 Corinthians 15:22-23
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. But each one in His own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming.”

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Recite the Article of Faith “World to Come”

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The end of the world is approaching: at the last day Christ will descend from heaven and raise the dead from the grave for final retribution. A solemn separation will take place, the wicked will be judged to endless punishment and the righteous to endless joy.

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What is the first supporting scripture for AOF “World to Come”

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1 John 2:17

And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.

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What is the second supporting scripture for AOF “World to Come”

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Matthew 25:31-33
“When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and He will separate them from one another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.”