I heard a voice which said, `There is one, even Christ Jesus, that can speak to thy condition', and when I heard it, my heart did leap for joy." - George Fox
Given the major splits that have occurred between Friends over the years, saying that we are members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) just isn't descriptive enough. Existing Friends' theology covers a broad spectrum from conservative to liberal, and anyplace in between. Though not intended to be an all-inclusive account of our beliefs, the following statements do provide the basic tenants of the faith we hold at Bangor Liberty Friends Church. While we choose to associate together as Friends, we are Christian first with Christ as our Head.
Taken from the blfchurch.org website.
To read in further detail, go to IAYM.org.
- We believe that there is only one God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- God is sovereign.
- The Bible is the inspired rule of faith and subject to the Holy Spirit's interpretation.
- Jesus Christ provided the atoning sacrifice for the sin of humankind through His death and resurrection.
- The Holy Spirit leads men and women in the experience of salvation.
- We believe that salvation is received through faith in Jesus Christ and that the presence of saving faith is revealed by a life lived in obedience to the will of God.
- The Church is the physical expression of the Kingdom of God on earth under the Headship of Jesus Christ.
- Christian witness is given through word and deed.
- Communion with God and baptism into the death and resurrection of Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit are spiritual realities that go beyond outward sacramental expressions.
- The fulfillment of the Church will be realized in the final resurrection and final judgment of humankind.
Taken from the blfchurch.org website.
To read in further detail, go to IAYM.org.