Statement of Faith and Purpose
There is so much that can go into a statement of faith! However, we believe that the following are essentials revealed in the Bible which we have adopted particularly in an attempt to unify Christians from all backgrounds in line with the purposes of God for Diamond Institute.
Diamond Institute is Christian and therefore based on the Bible which reveals one true God in the person of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Matthew 3:16-17, 28:18-20, Ephesians 2:18
God Created the universe and mankind Genesis 1
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and reveals the plans and purposes of God for us. 2 Timothy 3:15-17
We believe that Jesus Christ was born of the virgin Mary as the Son of God Matthew 1:18-25
We believe Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah that died on the cross to save us from our sins and was raised again from the dead the third day and appeared after his resurrection to the apostles and others before ascending back to His Father and sitting down on the right hand of God. 1 Corinthians 15:1-9, Luke 24:44-53, Mark 16:19
We believe in the New Covenant established by Christ through His blood which alone has the power to save sinners and His broken body to heal us. Water baptism by immersion is the standard expected for all Christians according to the command of Christ to identify with Him in His death, burial and resurrection to live a new life. 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 6
We believe that God is love and Jesus Christ is the Son of God the only Savior of the world and welcome every student that knows Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior regardless of race, denomination or affiliation. John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, Revelation 1:5-6
We believe the Church is made up of all born again Christians and Diamond Institute serves the entire Body of Christ Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4:1-16
We believe that God has called every Christian to grow up into the fullness of Jesus Christ being transformed through the Word and Spirit of God and that each Believer has been given spiritual gifts and abilities to contribute to the building of the Church. Ephesians 4:13-16, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Romans 12:1-8
We believe in the present-day work of the Holy Spirit that Jesus Christ initiated in the Gospels Luke 4:17-21 and which God promised Isaiah 59:21 to continue the work of the "Great Commission" which the early church devoted themselves to in the book of Acts by the power of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15-20 until Christ second coming again to earth Matthew 24:14, Revelation 19:11-16
We believe in the resurrection of the dead John 5:28-29, 11:25-26, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
We believe in eternal judgment Matthew 25:41, 46, Hebrews 6:1-2, 9:27
We believe in a New Heaven and Earth according to the promise of God 2 Peter 3:11-13, Revelation 21:1-5
There is so much that can go into a statement of faith! However, we believe that the following are essentials revealed in the Bible which we have adopted particularly in an attempt to unify Christians from all backgrounds in line with the purposes of God for Diamond Institute.
Diamond Institute is Christian and therefore based on the Bible which reveals one true God in the person of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Matthew 3:16-17, 28:18-20, Ephesians 2:18
God Created the universe and mankind Genesis 1
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and reveals the plans and purposes of God for us. 2 Timothy 3:15-17
We believe that Jesus Christ was born of the virgin Mary as the Son of God Matthew 1:18-25
We believe Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah that died on the cross to save us from our sins and was raised again from the dead the third day and appeared after his resurrection to the apostles and others before ascending back to His Father and sitting down on the right hand of God. 1 Corinthians 15:1-9, Luke 24:44-53, Mark 16:19
We believe in the New Covenant established by Christ through His blood which alone has the power to save sinners and His broken body to heal us. Water baptism by immersion is the standard expected for all Christians according to the command of Christ to identify with Him in His death, burial and resurrection to live a new life. 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 6
We believe that God is love and Jesus Christ is the Son of God the only Savior of the world and welcome every student that knows Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior regardless of race, denomination or affiliation. John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, Revelation 1:5-6
We believe the Church is made up of all born again Christians and Diamond Institute serves the entire Body of Christ Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4:1-16
We believe that God has called every Christian to grow up into the fullness of Jesus Christ being transformed through the Word and Spirit of God and that each Believer has been given spiritual gifts and abilities to contribute to the building of the Church. Ephesians 4:13-16, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Romans 12:1-8
We believe in the present-day work of the Holy Spirit that Jesus Christ initiated in the Gospels Luke 4:17-21 and which God promised Isaiah 59:21 to continue the work of the "Great Commission" which the early church devoted themselves to in the book of Acts by the power of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15-20 until Christ second coming again to earth Matthew 24:14, Revelation 19:11-16
We believe in the resurrection of the dead John 5:28-29, 11:25-26, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
We believe in eternal judgment Matthew 25:41, 46, Hebrews 6:1-2, 9:27
We believe in a New Heaven and Earth according to the promise of God 2 Peter 3:11-13, Revelation 21:1-5
