Guard the Good Deposit

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The Alpha and Omega: The Eternal God, Our Father The Great Tradition is rooted in the fact that there is one God, almighty and eternal, the true creator and ruler of all things. Even though human beings rebelled against his rule, he graciously covenanted to redeem humanity from the tyranny of sin, death, and Satan. In his great love, the Father determined to save through his Son a people that would bring him eternal glory. He has been working to redeem all things, and one day will re-create the heavens and earth, and dwell with his people forever. Christus Victor: Christ the Son, Our Lord The Great Tradition grows from the conviction that Jesus of Nazareth is Lord. In the fullness of time, God the Son took on flesh, born of a virgin, and became human. Jesus came as the Messiah, and through his perfect life, innocent suffering and sacrificial death, resurrection, and ascension to the right hand of the Father, he gained victory over sin, death, and Satan. He provided salvation for humanity and reasserted God’s kingdom rule in the world. Very soon he will return to destroy evil forever and make all things new.