Statement of Faith

Introduction

At Caldwell Academy our board and staff are wholeheartedly committed to the central and foundational beliefs and principles of the Christian faith. Our statement of faith sets forth what we believe represents historically orthodox and key elements of the Christian faith. The substance of these statements is what will be considered primary doctrine at Caldwell Academy and will be taught in various ways through all grade levels. When non-primary doctrinal issues arise they will be referred back to the family and local church for final authority. Caldwell is a diverse school representing many different churches and denominations and therefore our families have a variety of beliefs and convictions. As we seek to build Christian unity between students and families in the school, we pray that our school will never drift from stressing the central doctrines that promote the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Caldwell Academy’s Statement of Faith.

1. We believe the Bible to be the only inspired and inerrant Word of God. It is the only ultimate and infallible authority for faith and practice.
   2 Timothy 3:15-16; Luke 24:27; 2 Peter 1:19-21;
   1 Thessalonians 2:13; Revelation 22:18; Hebrews 1:1
   
2. We believe there is one living and true God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
   Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 90:2; 1 Timothy 1:17;
   1 John 5:7; Matthew 28:19
   
3. We believe that the Lord God is creator and sustainer of everything that has been made and absolutely sovereign over all things. God is holy, righteous, just, good, loving, and full of compassion.
   Genesis 1:1; Revelation 4:11; Psalm 93; Exodus 34:6-7
   
4. We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
   John 1:1; Luke 1:27, 31; Hebrews 4:15; Hebrews 2:4;
   Romans 3:25; Luke 24:6; Acts 2:23; Mark 16:19; Acts 1:11
   
5. We believe in the full deity of the Holy Spirit, acknowledging Him together with the Father and Son in the works of creation and redemption. We believe that for salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary.
   1 John 5:7; Matthews 3:16; Genesis 1:2;
   Job 33:4; John 3:3; Ephesians 2:4-5
   
6. We believe that salvation is by grace through faith alone. This saving faith is in the sacrificial and atoning life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
   Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8; Romans 5:1;
   Romans 5:8-10, 19; John 11:25
   
7. We believe that faith without works is dead. Repentance, obedience to God’s commandments, love, and good works are evidences of saving faith.
   James 2:8; Hebrews 13:21; Matthew 5:16; Luke 13:3;
   1 John 2:3; 1 John 3:11; Matthew 5:43-44
   
8. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by Whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
   Romans 8:2, 9-11, 26-27; I Corinthians 12:4-11;
   Galatians 5:16-26; Philippians 2:12-13
   
9. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost – they that are saved to the resurrection of eternal life and they that are lost to the resurrection of everlasting damnation.
   I Corinthians 15:12-28; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5;
   Philippians 3:20-21; John 5: 28-29; Matthew 25:31-41
   
10. We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
    Ephesians 4:1-6; Philippians 2:1-14; I Corinthians 12:12-26