The Faith We Hold

A Book of Christian Beliefs in the Evangelical, Full Gospel, and Spirit-Filled Tradition

Prof. Dr. Larry Adams

Contents

1. Preface: How to Read This Book

PART ONE: THE FOUNDATION

1. Chapter 1: The Holy Scriptures
2. Chapter 2: The One True God
3. Chapter 3: The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
4. Chapter 4: Humanity, Sin, and the Fall

PART TWO: SALVATION

1. Chapter 5: Salvation by Grace Through Faith
2. Chapter 6: The Ordinances: Water Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
3. Chapter 7: Sanctification and the Holy Life
4. Chapter 8: Can a Believer Fall Away? Security and Perseverance

PART THREE: THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. Chapter 9: The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
2. Chapter 10: Spiritual Gifts and the Fruit of the Spirit
3. Chapter 11: Divine Healing

PART FOUR: THE CHURCH

1. Chapter 12: The Church and Its Mission
2. Chapter 13: The Ministry, Church Order, and Religious Liberty

PART FIVE: THE LAST THINGS

1. Chapter 14: The Blessed Hope: The Coming of the Lord
2. Chapter 15: The Millennial Reign, the Final Judgment, and the New Heavens and New Earth

PART SIX: BRINGING IT TOGETHER

1. Chapter 16: A Comparison at a Glance
2. Chapter 17: A Closing Confession of Faith
3. End References