OUR FAITH | 信仰について
Infallibility of Scripture
Scripture is the inspired Word of God, authoritative and powerful, without error and unable to fail in its purpose. It guides us as a lamp on the path of life, teaching us all that is necessary for salvation and a holy life. Its truth is the basis for morality and civilization, for a right relationship with God and man.
Victory of the Gospel
Jesus commanded the Church to go out into all the world, making disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Holy Trinity, and teaching them to observe all his commandments. This great commission will be accomplished by the Church, through the power of Jesus Christ who reigns over heaven and earth, before he returns to judge the living and the dead with justice and with mercy.
Creationism
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth from nothing. Then he shaped and filled the earth in 6 days, resting on the 7th. Everything in it he fashioned with love, adorning all with his glory and beauty. As almighty Creator, he continues to sustain all existence and determine all action, guiding the world to fulfill its divine purpose.
Liturgy and Sacrament
Worship is the central mission of the Church, where the Word is preached and the Eucharist celebrated. Through this act, Christ is made present with us, instructing and reshaping us by his Word, sustaining us with his Body and Blood, and sanctifying the world.
Paedobaptism and Paedocommunion
Children born to a believing parent are sanctified by that parent’s faith and belong to God. Thus it is fitting that they be baptized as infants. Once baptized, they are members of Christ and in full covenant with God, and therefore belong at the table of fellowship, the Eucharist, to receive grace and spiritual nourishment.
Christian Marriage
Marriage is between one man and one woman, in love and mutual service, till death them do part.
So it was from Adam and Eve, with each mortal marriage serving as a shadow of the true eternal marriage, of Christ and his Church.
Unborn Life
Human life must be cherished and protected, as the sacred image of God, beginning with that of the most vulnerable, the unborn infants. Together with the historical Church, we oppose the slaughter of such innocents, and urge all to believe that they are worthy of love and life.