STATEMENT OF FAITH

The Statement of Faith defines the essential beliefs that guide the ministry of Providence Christian School.  These primary doctrines are the key elements of Christianity that are taught in various ways throughout all grade levels.  Secondary doctrine includes topics such as baptism, the gifts of the Spirit, the Sabbath and the end times, and will not be emphasized in the teaching of the school.  Secondary doctrine is important but, within the Christian community, there is liberty to interpret such matters differently.  When these types of doctrines and issues arise, they will be referred back to the family and local churches for discussion.

 

1. Sovereignty of God:  God sovereignly controls all that occurs in His world and in His Church.  His plans and purposes always prevail, nothing can thwart them.

 

2. Inerrancy of Scripture:  God’s written Word, the Bible, is free from error and completely trustworthy.  It is His Truth and the final authority in all matters.

 

3. God’s Creation of the World and Man:  The Triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, alone has existed from eternity past and in His wisdom decided to create the universe from nothing.  God spoke and it came into existence.  Humanity did not evolve from lower life forms, but was created by God.  Mankind, male and female, were created with dignity in that they are made in God’s image and created in humility in that their purpose is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

 

4. Fall of Mankind:  All mankind participated in Adam’s fall from his original sinless state and is thus lost in sin and totally depraved.

 

5. Jesus, Savior of Sinners:  Jesus Christ is the unique Son of God and the only Savior of the world.  He was born of a virgin and lived a sinless life.  He purchased redemption by His substitutionary atonement on the cross.  Jesus bodily rose from the dead, ascended to the right hand of the Father and He will come again in power and glory.

 

6. Justification by Faith Alone:  Sinners are justified by faith alone.  They don’t deserve salvation and they can’t earn or work for it.  Justification is totally due to God’s grace and is received by faith in Jesus Christ.

 

7. Empowering Holy Spirit:  Every true believer in Jesus Christ is indwelt and empowered by the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit enables believers to live a godly life and to perform good works.

 

8. Final Judgment and Resurrection:  At the Second Coming of Christ, the saved and the lost will be bodily resurrected and judged.  The saved are resurrected to eternal life and the lost are resurrected to eternal condemnation.

 

9. Body of Christ:  All believers are spiritually united in the Lord Jesus Christ.  Every believer is a member of the Body of Christ.