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Casual About Church, Serious About God
St. Andrew - Waunakee
5757 Emerald Grove Lane
Waunakee, WI  53597
Phone: (608) 831-8540
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What We Believe

About God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe.  He has existed from eternity.  Though there is only one God, he is three persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  These three persons are equal in power, authority and majesty.  --  Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14

About God the Father

God the Father’s special work was to create the universe in which we live.  He made us along with every creature, gave us our bodies and souls, as well as our gifts and abilities.  He still daily preserves us by richly and daily providing all that we need for our bodies and lives.  --  Genesis 1:1-2:3; Psalm 33:6-9; Job 10:10-12;  Job 38:36; Psalm 36:6-7; Psalm 145:15-16

About Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God.  He is equal with the Father in power, authority and majesty.  Jesus is both God and man.  He lived a sinless life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross.  He rose from the dead after three days and demonstrated his power and victory over sin and death.  He ascended to heaven to be beside the Father.  From there he will one day return to earth to exercise judgment.  Jesus lives and rules eternally as King of kings and Lord of lords.  -- Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6;  John 1:1-5; John 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6: 14-15; Titus 2:13

About the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son in power, authority and majesty.  Since we cannot by our own thoughts or choices believe in Christ or come to him, the Holy Spirit calls us to faith through the good news of Jesus Christ.  He makes us aware of our sin and deep need for Christ.  He also draws us to Christ by working through the word of God and Baptism.  After drawing us to faith, the Holy Spirit then carries out the work of renewing us through word and sacrament – giving us power for Christian living, understanding spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is pleasing to God.  As Christians, we strive to live under his control daily.  -- 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18

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