Our Doctrinal Statement of Faith
What makes education “Christian” at Linden Christian School is our Christ-centered, Biblical perspective. There are classes scheduled for the teaching of Biblical content. In addition, Biblical principles are integrated across the curricula and in the general life of the school. A Biblical perspective is communicated in an integrative way in discussions, learning activities, perspectives, and social interactions. For this reason, it is important that parents are aware of the particular doctrinal perspective reflected at Linden Christian School.
The Word of God: We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error as to fact as well as purpose in the original manuscripts, written under inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
The Trinity: We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three Persons, that these are equal in every Divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption.
God the Father: We believe in God the Father, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the lives of people, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and spiritual death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ: We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary death for the sins of all people, His bodily resurrection for the empowering of the new life for all who believe, His ascension into Heaven, His perpetual intercession for His people, and His personal, visible return to earth. We believe that He was truly God and perfectly Human.
Holy Spirit: We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and that He is an abiding helper, teacher and guide. We believe that He is God.
Sin: We believe that sin is falling short of the holiness and perfection of God; that it is rebellion against God. We believe that every person is a sinner by nature and by choice and is, therefore, under condemnation to spiritual death and eternal separation from God; that every person is in need of a Saviour from sin. We believe that Satan is a real entity who is attempting to lead mankind to further rebellion against God.
Regeneration: We believe that the Holy Spirit regenerates those who trust in Jesus Christ as Saviour. We believe that they become a new creation in Christ Jesus. We believe that their faith in Christ gives them eternal life and the confidence of a place in heaven.
Christian Life: We believe that those who trust Christ as Saviour reveal God’s grace in their lives as they seek to live their lives according to God’s will as revealed in scripture. This is a response of love to God in view of His mercy and grace. Our acceptance with God depends on God’s gift of salvation through Christ rather than our own efforts to please Him.
