1140/1150 Statement of Biblical Principles

1141
Reality of God and existence - truth is not determined by individuals and yet can be rejected as a basis for life

1142
Dignity of Man - sees the physical creation of man as good and gives significance to each person

1143
Citizenship in Heaven - sees the Christian as a citizen of the heavenly kingdom with standards of godliness as expressed in the Bible and the person of Christ. Christians are ambassadors.

1144
Saint and Sinner - sees the Christian as a forgiven sinner with a new nature which struggles with sin until Christ's return.

1145
World as a Battle ground - sees that as God builds His kingdom, Satan opposes. God can work Satan's designs for good, but the Christian's battle requires the Holy Spirit's power. God's victory is assured in Christ's return.

1146
Personal, Experiential Faith - sees difference between Christian religion and faith. New life begins when a person applies salvation truths to his own life. Faith then increases as growing awareness of sinful self an riches of God's provision.

1147
Nature of Religious Experience - sees other religions as attempts to understand God, but sees the distortions of not having Biblical revelation.

1148
Love of Strangers - instead of condemning others, accepting them and evangelizing through both word and deed.

1149
Gentile to the Gentiles - acknowledges cultural customs which do not violate biblical commands as superficial matters determined by the “Law of Love.”

1150
Continuum Decision - acknowledges a process culminating in conversion that involves both rational understanding of key concepts and personal application.

1151
Contemporary language - seeks to explain Biblical truth in contemporary language, avoiding KJV and religious clichés.

1152
Hermeneutic Principles - Stresses good hermeneutic principles, avoiding out of context proof-texting and idiosyncratic interpretation, yet seeking practical application.

1153
Individuality - sees individual strengths and weakness, calls for growth in both weak and strong areas (overcoming sins and developing gifts).

1154
Interdependence - sees the church as an organic whole requiring mutual dependence among the members, avoids the "Lone Ranger" Christian role, and limits individuality by the law of love.

1155
Equal Expectations - expects all persons regardless of race, sex, ethnic group, or background to grow and have significant roles within the church.

1156
Fallible Human Leaders - seeks authority in Scriptures not in individuals, has plural leadership, encourages rebuke regardless of position in the church.

1157
Discipleship and leadership - calls for obedience to Christ in discipleship over all areas of life, encourages responsibility and initiative in all members, does not maintain clergy/laity distinction, but calls for obedience to leaders in their sphere of authority.

1. Overall School Description
2. Objectives
3. Statement of Faith
4. Statement of Biblical Principles
5. Constituency
6. The School Board