There is one true God who is eternal and immaterial. He is all-powerful, wise, and good, and He created everything, both visible and invisible. This God exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, who share the same essence and power.

The Son, who is the Word of the Father and is eternal, took on human nature in the womb of the Virgin Mary. This means He is fully God and fully man, united as one Person, Christ. He truly suffered, was crucified, died, and was buried to reconcile us to God and to serve as a sacrifice for both original and actual sins.

As Christ died for us and was buried, we should also believe that he went to the depths of Hell.

Christ truly rose from the dead, taking back his body, including flesh and bones. He ascended into Heaven and will return to judge everyone on the last day.

The Holy Spirit comes from the Father and the Son and shares the same essence, greatness, and glory with them, being truly and eternally God.

The Holy Scriptures contain everything needed for salvation. Anything not found in them or proven by them should not be required for belief or seen as necessary for salvation. By Holy Scripture, we mean the accepted books of the Old and New Testament, which have always been recognized by the Church.

The Old Testament and New Testament are not in conflict. Both offer eternal life through Christ, who is the sole Mediator between God and humanity, being both God and human. Therefore, we should not listen to those who claim the patriarchs only anticipated temporary rewards. Although the ceremonial laws given by Moses do not apply to Christians, every Christian must still follow the Moral Commandments.

The Nicene Creed and the Apostles' Creed, and the Athenasian Creed should be fully accepted and believed because they are supported by clear evidence from the Bible.

Original sin is not just following Adam, as the Pelagians incorrectly claim. It is the flaw and corruption in every person's nature, which comes from Adam’s lineage. This means people are far from being righteous and are naturally inclined to do wrong, leading to a constant struggle between the body and the spirit. Thus, every person born into the world deserves God's anger and judgment. This corrupted nature remains even in those who have been reborn; the cravings of the body, known as φρονημα σαρκος in Greek, do not obey God’s Law. While there is no condemnation for those who believe and are baptized, the Apostle acknowledges that these desires are sinful in nature.

After Adam's fall, humans cannot turn toward or please God through their own faith, strength, or good actions. We cannot do good works that please God without His grace through Christ, which helps us have a willing heart and acts with us when we choose to do good.

We are considered righteous before God because of Jesus Christ's merits, through faith, not our own actions. Therefore, being justified by faith alone is a comforting and important teaching, as explained in the Doctrine of Justification.

Good works, which come from faith and follow our being justified, cannot remove our sins or withstand God's judgment. However, they are pleasing to God through Christ and naturally result from true and active faith, so much so that a strong faith can be recognized just like a tree is known by its fruit.

Actions taken without faith in Christ and the guidance of His Spirit do not please God. These actions do not prepare people to receive grace or earn it in any way. In fact, since they are not done according to God's will, we believe they are sinful.

Extra voluntary acts beyond God's commandments, known as Works of Supererogation, can be taught only with arrogance and disrespect. This suggests that people believe they are giving more to God than required. However, Christ clearly states that after doing everything commanded, we should say, "We are unprofitable servants."

Christ shared in our human nature fully, except for sin, which he did not have in his body or spirit. He became the perfect Lamb, sacrificing himself to remove the sins of all those who believe, and as the gospel of John says, he was without sin. In contrast, we, despite being baptized and renewed in Christ, still fall short in many ways. If we claim we are without sin, we are fooling ourselves and not embracing the truth.

Not every serious sin committed after Baptism is a sin against the Holy Spirit and unforgivable. Therefore, those who sin after Baptism can still be granted repentance. After receiving the Holy Spirit, we might turn away from the grace given and fall into sin, but by God's grace, we can rise again and change our lives. Thus, those who claim they cannot sin anymore while living here, or who deny forgiveness to those who genuinely repent, should be condemned.

Predestination to Life is God's eternal plan to save certain people from sin. Before creation, He chose those who would be saved through Christ, leading them to eternal life. Those who accept this gift are called by God, respond to His Spirit, and, by His Grace, obey. They are justified, adopted as God's children, transformed to be like Jesus, and guided to live righteously, ultimately receiving eternal happiness through God's mercy.

Understanding Predestination and our choice in Christ comforts believers who feel Christ’s guidance. It strengthens their faith in salvation and deepens their love for God. However, those without the Spirit may feel despair or live recklessly when focusing on Predestination, which can be harmful. We must trust God's promises in Scripture and follow His will as outlined in His Word.

Those are cursed who believe that every person can be saved by the law or religion they follow, as long as they live according to it and natural principles. The Holy Scripture teaches us that only through the name of Jesus Christ can people be saved.

The visible Church of Christ is a group of faithful people where God's Word is preached and Sacraments are properly administered as Christ instructed. Just as the Churches of Jerusalem, Alexandria, and Antioch have made mistakes, so has the Church of Rome, both in its practices and its beliefs.

The Church can establish rituals and settle faith disputes, but it cannot create anything that goes against the written Word of God. It also can't interpret one part of Scripture in a way that contradicts another part. Therefore, while the Church preserves and witnesses Holy Scripture, it should neither decree anything against it nor require beliefs that are necessary for salvation beyond what is written.

No one can be a public preacher or minister the Sacraments in the Congregation unless they are properly called and sent. We should recognize those as properly called who are chosen by individuals with the authority to send Ministers into the Church's work.

It is clearly against God's Word and the early Church's practice to hold public prayers or administer Sacraments in a language that the people do not understand.

Sacraments established by Christ are not just symbols of faith; they are reliable signs of grace and God's goodwill. They work within us to strengthen and confirm our faith. Christ appointed two Sacraments in the Gospel: Baptism and the Lord's Supper. The five often called Sacraments—Confirmation, Penance, Orders, Matrimony, and Extreme Unction—are not true Sacraments of the Gospel. They have developed from the early church and may reflect biblical life choices, but they lack the nature of true Sacraments because they don’t have a divine sign or ceremony.

The purpose of Sacraments is not for display or processions but for meaningful participation. They are effective only for those who receive them correctly; receiving them unworthily leads to condemnation, as stated by The Apostle Paul.

Baptism is a sign of faith and a way to distinguish Christians from non-Christians. It represents being born again and joining the Church. Through baptism, people receive promises of forgiveness and become sons of God with the Holy Spirit's help. It strengthens faith and increases grace through prayer.

The Lord's Supper is a symbol of the love Christians should show each other and a sign of our salvation through Christ's death. When taken correctly and with faith, the bread represents Christ's Body and the cup represents His Blood. The idea that the bread and wine change into Christ's Body and Blood is not supported by Scripture and can lead to misunderstandings. In the Supper, Christ's Body is received spiritually through faith. Christ did not intend for the Lord's Supper to be worshipped or displayed in a special way. We do it to remember the Lord’s death until He returns to rapture His Church.

Christ's one offering is the complete redemption, atonement, and satisfaction for all the sins of all who would believe.

A person who publicly rejects the Church is rightly excluded from its community and considered like a sinner or an outsider until they are forgiven through repentance and accepted back by an authorized leader.

Traditions and ceremonies do not need to be the same everywhere; they have always varied and can change based on different countries, times, and people's customs, as long as they do not go against God's Word. Anyone who deliberately breaks the Church's traditions and ceremonies, which do not contradict the Word of God and have been approved by common authority, should be publicly corrected, so others may learn from it. This behavior goes against the Church's order, undermines the authority of leaders, and harms the faith of weaker members. Each local Church has the right to create, change, or remove ceremonies or rites established solely by human authority, as long as everything is done for the building up of the Church.

God has set a day for judging the world fairly through Jesus Christ, who has been given authority by the Father. On this day, fallen angels will be judged, and all people will stand before Christ to account for their actions, whether good or bad. This judgment reveals God's mercy for the saved and justice for the condemned, who are wicked and disobedient. The righteous will receive eternal life and joy in God's presence, while the wicked will face everlasting punishment away from Him. Christ wants us to be aware of this judgment day to discourage sin and encourage the faithful in tough times. He has kept this day a secret so that everyone remains alert and prepared, always ready to welcome His return.