Statement Of Faith
The Bible
We believe that the bible as originally given in its entirety, is the
inspired and inerrant Word of God. It is the revelation of the mind
and will of God to mankind and is the supreme authority for salvation
by faith and Christian living (2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:19,12).
God
We believe that there is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4), the Creator of all
(Genesis 1:2), who exists eternally in three persons (Matthew 28:19);
Father (Romans 8:15), Son (Matthew 1:23; Hebrews 1:1,2) and Holy Spirit
(1 Corinthians 2:9,10), and that these three possess the same nature,
attributes and glory (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians
2:18).
Jesus Christ
We believe that our Lord Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man,
through His conception by the Holy Spirit and virgin birth. True
humanity and undiminished Deity were united in one person (Matthew
1:18-25; John 1:1,14; Hebrews 1:1-3; 1 Timothy 3:16). We believe that
He died on the Cross for our sins (1 Peter 2:24), rose bodily from the
dead (Luke 24:28), and ascended to His Father’s right hand where He
intercedes on our behalf (Hebrews 4:14-16).
Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is fully God. We believe that the
ministry of the Holy Spirit is to promote the Lord Jesus Christ (John
14-16); to baptize individuals into God’s family and indwell, instruct,
guide and empower every believer (Romans 8:9-11; John 14-16; 1
Corinthians 6:19; 12:12,13; Galatians 5); and to convict the world of
sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8-11).
Man
We believe that man (male and female) was created perfectly in the
image of God (Genesis 1:26-2:25) for the purpose of relating
meaningfully with Him. Because of Adam’s disobedience, every
individual is guilty before God and headed for eternal separation from
Him (Romans 1:18-32; 3:10-23; 5:12-6:23; Revelation 20:11-15).
Reconciliation with God is possible only through personal acceptance of
Jesus Christ as Savior (Titus 3:5; Hebrews 9:12-14).
Salvation
We believe that salvation is available only on the basis of the shed
blood of the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Pewter 1:18,19). We believe that
salvation can not be earned by any person through good behavior, but is
an act of God’s grace given to all who repent of their sins and believe
in the Lord Jesus as Savior (Ephesians 2:8-10).
The Return of Christ and Future Events
We believe in the personal, imminent, and premillenial return of our
Lord Jesus Christ to receive believers to Himself, judge the wicked and
establish His Kingdom on earth, where He will reign in righteousness
(Matthew 24:25; 1 Thessalonians 4;13-5:10; Revelation 19:11-22:21). We
believe in the bodily resurrection of the Just to everlasting
blessedness with the Lord (Revelation 22:4,5) and of the Unjust to
everlasting conscious punishment and separation from God (Revelation
20;10-15).
The Church
We believe that the Church is not a building, but a living organism
composed of all people who have placed their faith in the Lord Jesus,
who is the only Head of His Church (Ephesians 1:22,23). We believe
that a local church includes believers in a given locality who meet
together to pray and worship the Lord, practice the ordinances.
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper should be a priority to every believer
but will not result in a person’s salvation (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark
14:12-16; Acts 8:26-40; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34).
Angels
We believe in the true existence of spirit beings. Innumerable good
angels serve God in many ways and serve His children, giving guidance
and protection (Acts 8:26). God, His People, and His angels are opposed
by evil angels whose head is Satan, the Devil (Job 1:6-12; Zechariah
3:1; Ephesians 2:1-3; 6:11,12). Satan was defeated when Jesus rose
from the dead and will someday be cast into the Lake of fire forever
(Revelation 20:11-15).
Most of the responsibility for the founding of Camp Aush-Bik-Koong
and its ongoing administration and support has rested with Christians
from brethren assemblies. We request that people working at camp,
respect this vision and labor of love and not undermine the
distinctives of this heritage. To maintain unity among our supporting
churches, we ask that camp staff not practice or promote activities at
camp which are likely to generate controversy or division (e.g. Bible
Translations, Signs and Wonders/ Charismatic Practices, etc.).
Adopted Spring 2000, Camp Aush-Bik-Koong