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Grace Christian School Statement of Faith/Beliefs

We all have a lens through which we view and understand the world. History, science, the arts, every subject and every curriculum has a viewpoint. If a Christian viewpoint is not present, the only other option is a non-Christian viewpoint. There is no such thing as a “neutral viewpoint.” We teach from a biblical worldview; God is real, the Bible is true, the biblical principles and values are integrated into our academics, athletics, arts activities and attitudes.

We are created for relationships with God, each other, and creation. We are fallen in these relationships because of sin. We are redeemed in these relationships through Jesus Christ. We will be fully restored to these relationships when Christ returns. Therefore, we invite students to respond in faith, worship, love, and obedience by seeking the only truth – God’s Word, serving others, and stewarding creation.

Grace Christian School’s foundation is built on several important Christian principles, all of which come directly from the Bible. These principles continue to guide everything we do. 

We believe:

• The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament are the complete and divine revelation of God to man. All Scripture is inspired by God and is totally true and trustworthy. (2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12) 
• There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. 
  1. God the Father: God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace. (Genesis 1:1; 2:7; Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 John 5:7. 
  2. God the Son: Christ is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as Jesus Christ, He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. (Matthew 1:18-23; Mark 1:1; 3:11; John 1:1-18) 
  3. God the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine. He convicts men of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He enlightens and empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service. (Genesis 1:2; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14; Hebrews 9:8, 14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 1:10; 22:17) 
• In the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His atoning death and resurrection, His ascension to His Father in heaven and His eventual return in power and glory (Luke 21:27)
• Salvation: Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. (John 3:3-21,36; Romans 1:16-18; 5:8-10; 10:9-10,13; Ephesians 2:8-22) 
• In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit who enables us to live a Christian life and cultivates within us the nature of Christ (Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:22-23) 
• The Kingdom of God includes both His sovereignty over all the universe and His kingship over men who willfully acknowledge Him as King. The full consummation of the Kingdom awaits the return of Jesus Christ and the end of this age.(Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 9:6-7; Jeremiah 23:5- 6; Matthew 3:2; Colossians 1:13; Hebrews 11:10,16; 12:28; 1 Peter 2:4-10; 4:13; Revelation 1:6,9; 5:10; 11:15; 21-22.) 
• Christian Education: Christianity teaches students to see and understand the world through the perspective of God’s truth. In Christian education there should be a proper balance between academic freedom and academic responsibility. (Deuteronomy 4:1,5;; Nehemiah 8:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Ephesians 4:11-16; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 2:3,8-9; 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:14-17; Hebrews 5:12-6:3; James 1:5; 3:17) 
• God has ordained and created all authority consisting of three basic institutions: 1) the home, 2) the church, and 3) the state. Every Christian person is subject to these authorities, but all (including the authorities themselves) are answerable to God and governed by His Word. (Rom. 13:1-7; Eph. 5:22-24; Heb. 13:17; 1 Pet. 2:13-14) 
• In the spirit of Christ, Christians should oppose sinful behavior such as racism, every form of greed, selfishness, and vice, and all forms of sexual immorality, including but not limited to adultery, homosexuality, and pornography. We should work to provide for the orphaned, the needy, the abused, the aged, the helpless, and the sick. We should speak on behalf of the unborn and contend for the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. (Exodus 20:3-17; Leviticus 6:2-5; Deuteronomy 10:12; Psalm 101:5; Micah 6:8; Zechariah 8:16; Matthew 5:13-16, 43-48; Mark 1:29-34; 2:3; 10:21; Luke 4:18-21; 10:27-37; John 15:12; 17:15; Romans 12–14; 1 Corinthians 5:9-10; 6:1-7; 7:20-24;; Galatians 3:26-28; Ephesians 6:5-9; Colossians 3:12-17; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; Philemon; James 1:27; 2:8) 
• God created marriage to be a public covenant relationship between two consenting people one man and one woman. This covenant is to endure as long as both are living; for the purposes of mutual joy, mutual edification, procreation, and symbolizing the covenant relationship between Christ and His church to all generations. (Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:18-25; Ephesians 5:25)
• We should demonstrate love for others, not only toward fellow believers, but also toward both those who are not believers and those who oppose us. Although we must sometimes confront people and or issues, we must do so graciously, gently, patiently, humbly and in a spirit of Christian love. (Lev. 19:18; Matt. 5:44-48; Luke 6:31; John 13:34-35; Rom. 12:9-10; 17-21; 13:8-10; Phil. 2:2-4; 2 Tim. 2:24-26; Titus 3:2; 1 John 3:17-18) 
• Christians are called not to bring civil lawsuits against other Christians or the church to resolve personal disputes. (1 Cor. 6:1-8; Eph. 4:31-32) 

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The philosophy of Grace Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered education for the children of Christian families. We seek to work in concert with the family and the local church to provide this education. We believe that church attendance and active participation in the local church are essential for a child’s total education. If you decide to apply to Grace Christian School, you will be asked for a Pastoral Recommendation.

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