NEW CASTLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
STATEMENT OF FAITH
We believe in one God, the creator of heaven and earth who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1-2; Exodus 31:17; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 44:24; 48:16; John 1:3; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 13:14; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:1-3).
We believe in Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, the Eternal Word manifested in the flesh: both true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary. He was crucified for us and was buried. On the third day he rose again, according to the scriptures. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. Jesus Christ is the head of the Church and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will never end. (John 1:1-3, 14; John 17:1-5).
We believe that all of mankind is created by God, in the image and likeness of God. We also believe that through God’s first created man, Adam, sin entered the world and, as a consequence, death spread to all mankind. Thus, sin rules and reigns in the heart of man and, apart from Jesus Christ, there is no freedom from its power. (Romans 5:12; John 8:34-36).
We believe that only through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ may anyone obtain salvation. Through faith in Jesus Christ we are forgiven, reconciled to God, and are adopted as the children of God. One cannot earn salvation through good behavior, good deeds or by observing the sacraments; salvation is a gift from God. (Isaiah 7:14; John 1:14, 10:30, 14:6; Acts 1:9-11; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 7:25; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 19:11-16).
We believe that the Holy Spirit, being the Third person of the Godhead, convicts men of sin and regenerates sinners from death to life. We believe that He guides and transforms our minds and hearts by the word of God so that we walk in a manner pleasing and honoring to the Son of God, Jesus Christ. (John 16:13-14; Romans 12:2).
We recognize the authority of the Scriptures in matters of faith. We believe that “all Scripture is inspired by God (God breathed) and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness,” so that God’s people may mature in the faith. They are of supreme and final authority in faith, life, and standards of education. (Psalm 12:6; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).
We believe there is one universal church that is united by faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Even though the church has many different denominations with distinctive doctrines, we are united in our belief in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and his saving, atoning work accomplished on the cross. All who trust in Him for salvation are members of Christ’s universal church. (Romans 8:14-16; 1 Corinthians 2:7-14; 7:19-20; 12:13; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Titus 3:5).