Welcome to NBIU

CONSIDERS THE FOLLOWING TRUTHS to be fundamental to an un-

derstanding of our relationship to the ONE TRUE AND LIVING GOD.

THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the inspired Word

of God. The Bible is the infallible authority for faith and conduct.

ONE TRUE GOD The One True God is the eternally self-existent “I AM,” the Creator of the universe.

He has further revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

THE LORD JESUS CHRIST The Lord Jesus is 100% divine (Son of God) while simultaneously being

100% human (Son of Man). As God Incarnate, He is the express image of the Living God in human

form.

ORIGINAL SIN & THE FALL OF MAN Man was created good and upright in the image and likeness

of God. The first man, Adam, through disobedience, fell from the grace of God and, thus, sin and death

entered into the world. Adam’s transgression incurred not only physical death for man, but also spiritual

death which is eternal separation from God. Man’s propensity to sin because of his sinful nature necessitates

salvation from the power of sin and a Savior to provide that salvation.

SALVATION OF MAN Man’s only hope of redemption and salvation from sin is through the shed

Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. His blood is completely sufficient to deliver every person from the power

and penalty of sin.

THE CHURCH & ITS MISSION The Church is the Body of Christ and is comprised of all believers.

God inhabits the Body of Christ by the Holy Ghost both individually and corporately. Since God’s purpose

concerning man is to seek and to save that which is lost, to be worshiped by man, and to build a body of

believers in the image of His Son, the Church’s responsibility is: (1) to evangelize the world, (2)to be a cor-

porate body in which man may worship and glorify God, and (3) to equip the saints for the work of service.

BAPTISM IN WATER Baptism by immersion in water is commanded in the Scriptures. All who repent of

their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized.

HOLY COMMUNION The Lord’s Supper, consisting of bread and a cup of the fruit of the vine, is a me-

morial of Jesus’ suffering and death and a celebration of His resurrection to be enjoyed by all believers until

He comes again.

BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST The baptism of believers in the Holy Ghost is evidenced by the

initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Holy Ghost gives utterance. This experience is

distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth, and is a seconded defiant work of grace.

With the baptism of the Holy Ghost comes the enduing of power for life and service and the bestowing of

spiritual gifts.

DIVINE HEALING Divine healing is provided for in both Old and New Testaments and is integral to

the Gospel.

THE SECOND ADVENT OF CHRIST &

THE FINAL JUDGMENT As the climax to God’s dealing with man, Jesus is coming again. At that time,

there will be a resurrection of the righteous and the wicked. The wicked will be judged and the righteous will

be ushered into the everlasting Kingdom of God.