Doctrinal Statement We affirm and believe the historic essentials of the Christian Faith consisting of: The divine inspiration and authority of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21). The existence of one eternal God revealed through three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the Trinity (Matthew 3:13-17; 1 John 5:7). The Creation of the human race in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-28). The fall of mankind resulting in his total depravity and sinful state (Genesis 3:1-19; Romans 3:10-18). The deity and sinless humanity of Jesus the Messiah (Hebrews 4:15; 7:26; John 1:1-2;,14; Colossians 2:9; 1Timothy 3:16); His pre-existence and incarnation (Colossians 1:17; 2:9; Philippians 2:5-8); His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25); His atoning death for the sin and salvation of man (Matthew 20:28; 2 Corinthians 5:21); His physical resurrection from the dead and ascension to sit at the right hand of God the Father in heaven where He currently intercedes for the Church as our Great High Priest (Romans 8:34; Hebrews 4:14-15). Salvation by the grace of God alone received through faith in Christ alone apart from human merit or work (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5). John 20:1-17; 1Corinthians 15:1-8; Acts 1:9-11; Ephesians 1:20-23). The local and universal Church as the Body of Christ on earth with Him as the sole head to proclaim the Gospel and fulfill the Great commission as indwelt and empowered by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 16:18; 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 12). Water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the two ordinances as prescribed by Christ for the Church. The end of the Church age will conclude at the Rapture of the Church prior to the Great Tribulation (2 Thessalonians 2; Revelation 3:10-11). The Church is distinct and separate from Israel (Romans 9-11; 1 Corinthians 10:32). The Second Coming of Jesus the Messiah to earth. His coming will be literal, physical, and personal. The return of Jesus will be premillennial in nature, meaning that Jesus will return to establish a literal thousand-year kingdom from Jerusalem over all the earth (Isaiah 2; Revelation 20:1-6). The resurrection of the dead and the consignment of the unbeliever in the lake of fire forever, and the receiving of the righteous with God and Christ in heaven forever ( Luke 16:19-31; Revelation 20:11-15; 22:1-5). The eternal security of born-again believers by the Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus Christ who are sealed for time and eternity (John 10:27-29;Romans 8:35-39). Dr. Todd Baker is President of B'rit Hadashah Ministries and Pastor of Shalom, Shalom Messianic Congregation in Dallas, Texas. He is a chaplain at Medical City Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in Dallas, Texas, and has devotedly served in this capacity for over a decade. With his extensive background in Jewish evangelism, he has lead many Gospel outreaches to Israel. Formal Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical studies from Lee University Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary Ph.D. in Philosophy/Apologetics from Trinity Seminary under the auspices of Liverpool University, Liverpool, England. Dr. Baker is an author, speaker, and a teacher who has been interviewed on radio and television. He is also currently a theological consultant and a former tour guide to Israel for Zola Levitt Ministries. Todd Baker