Statement of Faith
We seek unity through agreement on the essential salvation doctrines and a commitment to be respectful of differing perspectives on non-salvation doctrines. All directors must agree on the following essentials of salvation in order to be in leadership with Joshua Men Inc. The board of directors reserve the right to refuse involvement in groups or activities that are contrary to their definition of Scripture.
Essential Salvation Doctrines
About God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Biblical references: Genesis 1:1, 26–27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2
About the Father
We believe that God the Father holds all the attributes of God while exercising a unique role in the Godhead. He is the father of Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit, and yet still one with both as God. God the Father adopts believers in Jesus Christ into a relationship with Him as Father.
Biblical references: John 15:1-4; Deuteronomy 32:6; Isaiah 9:6, 63:16; John 20:17; Romans 8:14-17; Galatians 4:6
About Jesus
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to claim His own and take them to that same Heaven.
Biblical references: Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:22–23; John 1:1–5; 14:10–30; Acts 1:9–11; Romans 1:3–4; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; 1 Timothy 6:14–15; Titus 2:13; Hebrew 4:14–15
About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, guidance in doing what is right, and is our intercessor. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.
Biblical references: John 14:16; 16:7–14, 17; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:26–27; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 3:16; 2 Corinthians 3:16–17; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 1:13; 5:18
About Salvation
Salvation is a free gift from God offered to anyone who accepts it and sets us free from the captivity and eternal consequences of sin. God’s Word tells us that every person has sinned, which is disobedience of God’s commands, but we all have the choice to not live in this disobedience. Salvation marks the beginning of our faith journey with God. Faith is both internally experienced and externally displayed through belief in Jesus as Lord, repentance of sin, a confession of faith, baptism by immersion, and a life submitted daily to Jesus Christ as savior and Lord. Anyone who puts their faith in Jesus will have their sins forgiven, be filled with the Holy Spirit, and receive eternal life.
Biblical References: Rom 3:23-24; 6:20-23; 10:8-11; Eph 2:8-9; Acts 2:37-38; Acts 4:11-12; 1 John 5:1-3; Col 1:21-23; Matt 28:18-20