Statement of Faith

From Our Members...

The women are all wonderful!! We have been in the same place and are now dealing with other stuff. I have also met some of my best friends here. -M.D.

A safe place to share the joys AND hard times of parenting with the comfort of knowing that someone on the other end totally gets it! The love, hugs, fun, and tears of a group of Christian women who longed/ached for motherhood and are blessed beyond measure with their precious children! -K.S.

I don't know many women in real life who have dealt with infertility, and the struggles of parenting after infertility. PAI is a beacon to all Christian moms who have the conflicting thoughts of parenting after and through loss and infertility. I can come to these forums and openly discuss parenting, struggles within parenting or my marriage, prayer requests and silly stories. PAI is a life raft in those times you feel like you're floating adrift. Thanks for your ministry! -A.W.

PAI is a place where I can be myself, where I can share everything from the little things that make me smile to the big successes or challenges I face in life. Having dealt with infertility gives the PAI ladies a common bond, and a building block upon which many special friendships have been built. -T.H.

PAI has been a virtual Christian community where I have access to ladies across the nation and world. With this access I can build friendships, share heartache and laughter all through the common links of: Christianity, Motherhood, & Technology. I couldn't make this many friends just in my neighborhood! -A.H.

PAI gives me the hope and encouragement to be the Woman, Wife and Mother that God is calling me to be, a place where I can share my joys and my frustrations with women who truly understand. I have met an amazing bunch of women from all around the world, women who I consider dear friends. -P.P.

PAI has provided the safe haven I seek after being blessed with children after dealing with years of infertility. The women on this board deeply understand the aches, pains and frustrations of the infertility journey as well as the aches, pains and frustrations of motherhood. It may be an online community, but there is transparency in the friendships created at PAI. -D.

For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. - 1 Samuel 1:27

Disclaimer

Parenting after Infertility and Loss Ministries (PAI) is not a medical or professionally-based group. We are a non-profit, non-denominational Christian ministry that offers prayer, love, support, encouragement and educational resources for women who are parents after dealing with the heartache of infertility and/or loss. For any medical or counseling concerns, please contact your physician or mental health professional.

Statement of Faith

Written by Administrator

Thursday, 18 June 2009 09:54

The Bible
The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 1:13, 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:105, 160; 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

God
God exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are one God. We believe God created the universe by His Power and Word. We believe that God is all knowing, all powerful and ever present.
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 1 Corinthians 13:14.

Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ was sent by God the Father into the world to save sinners. We believe that Jesus Christ was virgin born, sinless in life, and mighty in words and deeds. We believe Jesus was both God and man, that He was crucified for our sins, and that He was bodily raised from the dead. He then ascended to His Father's side where He is head of the church and intercedes for believers. We believe Jesus Christ is coming again personally, visibly, and bodily to reign as Lord.
Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 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

Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13, 5:18; Galatians 5:25

Salvation
Salvation is God's free gift to us: we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into her life by faith.
Romans 5:1, 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:12, 14:6; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26

Eternal Security
Because God gives eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot "lose" it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5

Eternity
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 2:25, 3:16, 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 1:8

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