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What We Believe

We believe that the basis of truth and education must be found in the triune God and His infallible Word. All core beliefs must be based upon principles established in the infallible sixty-six books of sacred Scripture.
 
We believe that the Word of God provides clear instruction not only for the way of salvation, but also for man's everyday life in the world. We believe that all spheres and domains of life, education inclusive, must be subject to the ordinances and glory of God. "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (I Cor. 10:81).

 

Briefly summarized

 
Our beliefs can be summarized in the following five watchwords of the Reformation:
 
 
1. Scripture Alone (sola Scriptura) - The Bible is the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God, and is the ONLY rule for faith and conduct. This means that we endeavor to submit unconditionally to everything the Bible teaches. (2 Timothy 3:16)
 
 
2. Grace Alone (sola gratia) - Man can ONLY be saved from sin and its consequences by the renewing work of the Holy Spirit. This manifestation of God's sovereign goodness to sinners, which excludes all human merit, the Bible calls the grace of God. (Ephesians 2:8)
 
 
3. Faith Alone (sola fide) - This salvation is not the result of man's own accomplishments (i.e. works), but is obtained ONLY by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and His atonement accomplished on Calvary's cross. By this faith a man becomes righteous before God, trusting ONLY in the finished work of Christ. (Hebrews 4:2)
 
 
4. Christ Alone (solus Christus) - The Lord Jesus Christ is the ONLY Mediator between God and man. Therefore He is the ONLY One through Whom sinful man can be reconciled with his Creator, Whom he has offended and does offend by his sins. Only His perfect sacrifice and righteousness are acceptable to God. (John 14:6)
 
 
5. Glory to God Alone (soli Deo gloria) - The chief purpose of man's existence is to live to God's glory, which therefore also is the chief purpose of the salvation of sinners. This means that all honor and glory for the salvation of sinners must be given to God ONLY. (Revelation 7:12)
 
 
We use these Creeds and Doctrinal Standards to more thoroughly explain what we believe the Scripture teaches: The Heidelberg Catechism, The Belgic Confession of Faith, and The Canons of Dordt. We also agree with the Westminster Standards.