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Lighthouse Christian Academy is a nondenominational
Christian school which is based on the precepts
taught in the Holy Bible. The following statements
summarize the foundation of beliefs on which this
academy is established. They are also the key
elements of Christianity that will be
unapologetically taught in various ways through all
grade levels. The substance of these statements is
considered primary doctrine for all classes.
Secondary doctrines and issues will be referred back
to the family and local churches for final
authority.
1) We believe that the Bible (the 66 books
of the Old Testament and New Testament) is the
infallible Word of God, verbally inspired by the
Holy Spirit, inerrant in the original, and the final
authority in faith and practice.
2)
We believe in one Living, Sovereign, and True God,
existing eternally in three (3) persons: Father, Son
and Holy Spirit, co-equal in power and glory, and
having the same essence and attributes.
3. 33) We believe man was
originally created in the image and likeness of God
and he fell through disobedience, incurring thereby
both physical and spiritual death. All men are born
with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of
God and can only be saved through the atoning work
of the Lord Jesus Christ.
4. 44) We believe that for
salvation of lost and sinful man regeneration by the
Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. We believe
that salvation is based on grace and grace alone,
not by any works. We believe in the present
ministry of the Holy Spirit, by Whose indwelling the
Christian is enabled to live a Godly life.
5. 55) We believe that Jesus Christ
was born of the virgin Mary, having been conceived
by the Holy Spirit. He was born fully human and
fully divine. He lived a sinless life, died a
voluntary substitutionary death to save His people
from their sins, and was raised bodily from the dead
and exalted to the right hand of God.
6. 66) We believe that all who are
born again have received the Holy Spirit, have
accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal
savior, and are justified on the basis of His death
on the cross and His shed blood, not because of any
works or deeds they have demonstrated. They are
indwelt and sealed by the Holy Spirit until the day
of redemption, are secure in Christ Jesus, and
together form the true Church.
7. 7)
We believe in the personal, bodily and visible
return of the Lord Jesus Christ to judge the world,
one bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust,
the everlasting punishment of the lost, and the
everlasting bliss of the saints. |