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Statement of Faith and Principles

Preamble
This is the statement of faith and principles that all members of Redeemed are expected to agree to.

The purpose of a Statement of Faith is to list the foundational doctrines of Christianity and publically affirm that the members of the clan believe in them and adhere to them.

This document is divided into two sections. Section one is the Statement of Faith, which lists the basic elements of Christianity which we believe are the essential and defining doctrines of the faith --- the ones that define what a Christian is. We do not include subjects on which Christians may hold differing opinions but still be considered Christian.
Section two defines the purpose of the clan and the values that we as a body of believers hold in common. This section is not a statement of doctrine, but a statement of the purpose and principles of this particular expression of the body of Christ (the clan Redeemed). As such, it reflects attitudes that may or may not apply outside the clan.

Section 1: Statement of Faith
  • We believe in one God, the almighty infinite Father, the Creator of Heaven and Earth.
  • We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, by Whom all things were made. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born --- fully God and fully human --- to the virgin Mary. He suffered at the hands of the Roman government, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day, He was raised from the dead. He ascended into Heaven and is now seated at the right hand of the Father. He came to Earth for our salvation, which is by grace through faith. He will return to judge the living and dead and usher in the eternal kingdom of God.
  • We believe in the Holy Spirit who is the Spirit of God that indwells believers and works to accomplish God's purposes on earth.
  • We believe that God the Father is God, Jesus Christ is God, and the Holy Spirit is God. Even so, God is still One God and is without division in His nature.
  • Salvation is by faith that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that His death and resurrection were to provide our salvation. Salvation is a free gift of God, not based on our works, and there is nothing we can do to earn salvation on our own merits.
  • The Bible is the written word of God. It is inspired by God and forms the basis for all authority and doctrine among Christians. Its words are absolutely true according to the intent of the Author. Everything in the Bible is literally true in the social and literary context in which it was written. Any doctrine plainly and clearly addressed in Scripture should be taken as absolute without reservation.
Section 2: Principles and Values
The threefold mission of Redeemed is this:
  1. We exist to give Christians a community free from worldly pressures and ideals in which they can play JK/JK2 casually or competitively in a Christian-based, vulgarity-free environment.
  2. We exist to encourage Christian game players in their walk with the Lord and help them understand vital points of Christian doctrine and living.
  3. We exist to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Jedi Knight community in a clear, loving, and straightforward manner.
In order to best equip ourselves to uphold this mission, we hold to the following values and principles:
  • Integrity: In all things we will strive to be honest and open in all our dealings with our fellow members. We will not lie or deceive, nor will we act in secret to undermine or sabotage the clan. We will strive to let our "yes" be "yes" and our "no" be "no".
  • Courtesy: We will act with respect toward our fellow members at all times. We will respect their convictions on nonessential doctrines without belittling them. We will act in a spirit of gentleness and humility, and strive to avoid having an arrogant or condescending attitude toward other members.
  • Loyalty: We will always remain faithful and loyal in all things: To God first; and after that to our home and country, to each other, and to Redeemed.
  • Openness: We will be open and honest with other members about any concerns we may have, and we will discuss with the leadership any issues that may endanger our relationship with each other and with the clan as a whole.
  • Service: We will serve one another, for he who would be a leader must be a servant. We will help bear each other's burdens, and we will diligently serve each other and Redeemed in whatever ways we are able. We will place the needs of others above our own, and service to God above all.
  • Purity: We will strive to uphold high standards of purity and morality in all things. We will strive to avoid all appearance of evil, and we will always seek to attain a closer walk with God.
  • Love: We will treat each other in a spirit of love and compassion in all things. We will act in empathy, supporting and encouraging our fellow members, and we will offer them our friendship and prayer when they are in need.
  • Faith: We will trust God in all things, believing in His providence even when we cannot see it in action. We will keep our hope and belief in Him even when we do not understand His purpose or method.
As members of Redeemed, we hold these values and principles to be the cornerstone of our attitudes and behavior, and for so long as Redeemed shall uphold these values, we pledge our devotion and sacred honor to the support of its ministry.