Absolutely! Here’s your Statement of Faith, formatted for readability and with all Bible references hyperlinked to Bible Gateway (NIV) for easy access.


Statement of Faith

This Statement of Faith was adopted by Christian Leaders Institute when CLI began offering classes in 2006. Since then the Christian Leaders Institute Statement of Faith has guided the development of the classes and worldview.


The Bible

The Bible is God’s inerrant, infallible, reliable Word, the only final authority for faith and life.
(Proverbs 30:5–6Isaiah 8:20John 10:352 Timothy 3:16–172 Peter 1:21)


Who is God?

God is Trinity, an eternal, loving unity of three divine Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Deuteronomy 6:4Matthew 28:19John 14:262 Corinthians 13:14)


God Created the World

God created the universe ex nihilo (from nothing) and made all things very good.
(Genesis 1–2Exodus 20:11Hebrews 11:3)


God Created Humanity

God created humanity in His image to glorify and enjoy God and to be stewards of creation.
(Genesis 1:26–28Psalm 8Isaiah 43:7Revelation 4:11Psalm 37:4)


The Fall

Humanity has fallen into sin, and we are totally unable to save ourselves.
(Genesis 3Romans 3:12, 23Romans 5:12)


Who is Jesus?

Jesus, the promised Messiah of Israel, is fully God and fully man.
(Matthew 1:21–23John 1:1,14John 20:28Hebrews 1:1–4; 2:14)


Jesus’ Life and Victory

Jesus was born of a virgin, obeyed God perfectly, worked great miracles, died on a cross, rose from the dead, ascended to heaven, and reigns over all things.
(Luke 1:26–35Hebrews 4:15John 14:11Luke 23–24Ephesians 1:20–23)


Salvation is a Work of God

Salvation is merited only by Jesus’ perfect obedience and substitutionary atonement.
(Isaiah 53Hebrews 7:26–272 Corinthians 5:21Acts 4:12)


Salvation is Not Our Work

Salvation is entirely God’s gift, not our achievement, and is received by faith in Christ, not works.
(John 3:16Romans 1:16–17Galatians 2:16–21)


The Holy Spirit was Sent to Earth and Fills Us

The Holy Spirit gives new birth, unites us to Christ, assures us of His love, leads us in His truth, forms us in His character, equips us with His gifts, and empowers us to be His ambassadors.
(John 3:3–8Acts 1:8Romans 81 Corinthians 12Galatians 5:16–26Ephesians 3:16–21)


The Church

The church is the one body of God’s people throughout all generations and from all nations.
(Romans 12:5Galatians 3:26–29Ephesians 1:22–23Revelation 7:9)


Angels of God

God’s holy angels defend and help God’s people.
(Psalm 34:7Psalm 91:11Matthew 18:10Hebrews 1:14)


Fallen Angels

Satan and other fallen angels are dangerous but doomed. Christ is Victor.
(Ephesians 6:10–18Colossians 2:151 Peter 5:8Revelation 12:10–12)


Christ Will Return and the Dead Will Be Raised

Christ will return visibly. The dead will be raised. Christ will rule the world and make all things new.
(Matthew 24:301 Corinthians 15:521 Thessalonians 4:16Revelation 21:1–5)


New Heaven and New Earth

God’s people will rejoice forever in the new heaven and new earth. God’s enemies will suffer forever in hell.
(Daniel 12:2–3Matthew 25:31–46Revelation 22:1–52 Thessalonians 1:9)


God Designed Marriage

Sexual intimacy is for marriage only. Christian marriage is a lifelong union of a man and a woman.
(Genesis 2:22–25Matthew 5:27–32Matthew 19:3–91 Corinthians 7:1–11)


God Relates to Families

God’s covenant addresses not only individuals but also their families.
(Genesis 17:7Genesis 18:19Deuteronomy 7:9Joshua 24:15Psalm 103:17Acts 11:14Acts 16:15, 31)


We Are Able to Walk with God

As individuals, as couples, and as families, we need a daily conversation with God through Bible reading and prayer.
(Psalm 1Daniel 6:10Deuteronomy 6:4–9Ephesians 6:181 Thessalonians 5:17)


We Love Because He Loved Us

God calls us to a holy life of love, as depicted in the Ten Commandments.
(Exodus 20:1–17Mark 12:30–31John 14:15Romans 13:8–101 Corinthians 13)


We Honor Christ in Everything

God calls us to a worldview and way of life in which we seek to honor Christ in every area of thought and action.
(Psalm 24:1Colossians 3:172 Corinthians 10:5)


We Share the Good News

God calls us to spread the gospel to people who don’t yet follow Christ.
(Psalm 96:3Matthew 5:14Matthew 28:18–201 Peter 3:15)


✅ All Scripture references are now clickable links to Bible Gateway (NIV) for easy study.

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