Statement of Faith
THE BIBLE
We believe that the Bible, composed of the 66 books of the Old and New Testament, is the inerrantly inspired Word of God.
GOD
We believe in one God, Creator and Lord of everything, infinitely perfect, all-powerful, all-knowing, and eternally existent as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
GOD THE FATHER
We believe that the Father is Creator and Ruler of all. He is compassionate, loving, and just toward all people and is faithful to keep His promises. He hears and answers prayer.
GOD THE SON
We believe that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh. He came to earth fully God and fully man through a miraculous conception and virgin birth. He lived a sinless life and voluntarily died on the cross in our place as full payment for the sins of all people. He arose bodily from the dead on the third day to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended into heaven to the right hand of the Father, where He is the only One able to provide access and reconciliation between God and the people.
GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the Comforter, Counselor, and Helper sent for believers. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, who reveals God’s truth to the world and indwells believers to empower them for a Godly life and service.
SIN
We believe every person is disobedient to God’s desires and plans in varying degrees. Any disobedience to God, regardless of how large or small, is characterized as “sin.” “Sin” literally separates each person from God, which is spiritual death.
SALVATION
Spiritual death is not God’s desire. People can be united with God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and Him alone. Jesus died for sinners. As individuals with free will, we have the freedom to respond to the relationship God has initiated with us, or not. Anyone who repents, believes in Jesus’ death and resurrection for their personal sins, and desires to have Him as King of their life, is forgiven for every sin.
CHURCH
We believe the church is composed of all the called-out people, anywhere, who have separated themselves from the world and have a living faith in Christ as their personal Savior. The purpose of the local church is to make disciples, organize them to reach unbelievers with the message of salvation, and serve as a corporate body for worship of God.
HOLINESS
Holiness can be defined as Christlikeness. It is being like Jesus Christ in our thoughts, attitudes, actions, and relationships. God created us to be holy, calls us to be holy, and commands us to be holy. Also, holiness is a requirement for entry into heaven. Any attempt to be holy apart from God is completely useless. We are made holy through the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ and the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
FAITH AND PRACTICE
Scripture is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. This school recognizes that it cannot bind the conscience of individuals in areas where Scripture is silent. However, by adhering to God’s Word and seeking Him, we can best observe His greatest commandments, which are to love Him and others.
