Attach 4 - Solicitation SLD 45 Protestant Statment of Faith 29 Aug 23.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE

SPACE LAUNCH DELTA 45

2 August 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

FROM: Ch, Lt Col Nicholas E. LoPresto, SLD 45/HC, USAF

SUBJECT: Statements of Faith of Space Launch Delta 45 Protestant Community and Chaplains

1. In collaboration with the Parish Advisory Council members, President: Al Gregg, Vice- President: Jay Jackson, Secretary: Jim Youngquist, Protestant Parish Coordinator: Cynthia Watkins, and the assigned Protestant chaplains of Space Launch Delta (SLD) 45 Protestant community developed a list of theological principles that the members and leaders hold as essential to Christian faith.

The Holy Trinity: SLD 45 Protestant community affirms one God exists as three distinct persons, yet one being. All the persons are co-equal. (Genesis 1:1-2,26-27, 1 John 5:6-9, and 2 Corinthians 13:14)

God the Father: SLD 45 Protestant community affirms He is the creator and sustainer of all creation, including all people, and sent his Son to restore creation from the consequences of sin. (Genesis 1:1, Matthew 5:45, and 6:25-27)

God the Son, Jesus Christ: SLD 45 Protestant community affirms God revealed Himself to us through His Son, Jesus Christ being fully divine and fully man. He delivers the great gift of salvation through his life, death, and resurrection. Jesus sits at the right hand of God the Father, waiting to return and restore all of creation. (John 1:1-3, Phil 2:5-11, Mark 10:45, John 11:25-26, 20:28, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 8:1)

God, the Holy Spirit: SLD 45 Protestant community affirms the Holy Spirit is the giver and renewer of new life. He works to regenerate the sinner, convictor of sin, illuminate truth, and empower the Christian to live as followers of Jesus Christ. (John 14:15-18, Acts 7:51, Galatians 4:6-7, Hebrews 9:14)

The Scriptures: SLD 45 Protestant community affirms all 66 books of the Bible is the written Word of God. Men wrote it according to God's direct and infallible direction. The inerrant Scriptures are the rule of faith and are authoritative in faith, doctrine, and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Sin: SLD 45 Protestant community affirms humankind is born with a sinful nature that severs their relationship with God. Sin positions the person as an enemy of God. The result of sin is eternal separation from God in the physical place of hell. (Psalm 51, Romans 3:23,5:12, Ephesians 2:3)

The Atonement: SLD 45 Protestant community affirms Jesus Christ's death on the cross served as the propitiation for humankind's sin. Out of obedience to God Father, the Son willingly gave himself to pay the penalty for sin and endured the Father's wrath, once and for all. Through Christ alone, one can be delivered from the penalty of sin and have eternal life in Heaven. (Romans 3:20-24, 5:1-5, Galatians 4:4-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 5:10-13)

Marriage: SLD 45 Protestant community affirms God's design of marriage reflects Christ's relationship with the church. Scripture teaches that marriage is between one man and one woman. (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5-6, Ephesians 5:22-31)

Communion. SLD 45 Protestant community affirms the regular practice of communion among fellow believers. (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

Baptism. SLD 45 Protestant community affirms the practice of baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Hol Spirit. (Matthew 28:16-20)

Worship. SLD 45 Protestant community affirms no particular worship style is entirely privileged over another. However, the foundation of weekly worship will be equipping the saints and preachi . Congregational singing is encouraged and facilitated to praise God and confess the unity of faith.

SLD 45 Protestant community affirms the traditional creeds of the church (Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed) and Five Solas of the reformation.

The SLD 45 Protestant community understands diversity - beliefs that are important in the Protestant denominations. However, the SLD 45 Protestant community believes the statements of faith are the essential beliefs most Protestant denominations have in common.

It is a requirement for individuals seeking a leadership role in the SLD 45 Protestant community to adhere to the statements of faith.

Nicholas E. LoPresto, Ch, Lt Col, USAF Delta Chaplain

By signing, I hereby acknowledge and confirm that my beliefs adhere to, and do not conflict with the above Statement of Faith and Protestant beliefs. I do not have a belief that would contradict, nor prevent me from carrying out my duties in contradiction to the above Statement of Faith

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