Statement of Faith
Mountain View Christian Academy was founded and functions upon the basic fundamental principles of the Word of God, and it espouses the historic Christian view of life as presented in the Bible. The following statements of faith and practice are held by the administration and staff of Mountain View Christian Academy. These are not intended to be a creed or all-inclusive statement of faith, but simply an overview of our doctrinal stands.
Scripture
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, and inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Peter 1:21).
God
We believe there is only one God, eternally existent in three persons-Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19, John 10:30).
Jesus Christ
We believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33), His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:35), His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15, 7:26), His miracles (John 2:11), His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 2:9), His resurrection (John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:4), His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19), His reigning over the kingdom, His church (Ephesians 2:20), and His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, Revelation 19:11).
Salvation
We believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23). We believe it is essential to obey Biblical teachings to enter into a saving relationship with Christ Jesus (John 3:3). In order to be saved, one must hear the word (Romans 10:17), believe His teachings (Hebrews 11:1, 6), confess the name of Christ (Romans 10:9-10), be baptized by immersion in water (Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 3:21), and continue in the apostles’ doctrine, fellowship, the breaking of bread (weekly observance of communion - Acts 20:7) and in prayer (Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:25).
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation (John 5:28-29).
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation (John 5:28-29).
The Church
We believe in the spiritual unity of obedient believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28, Ephesians 4:3), that He reigns over His kingdom, the church, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets and their teachings (Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:18) giving leadership gifts of evangelists, pastors (elders), and teachers (Ephesians 4:11).
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (Romans 8:13-14, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19-20, Ephesians 4:30, 5:18, Acts 2:38).
Creation
We believe in the creation of the world and mankind as a direct act of God (Genesis 1:1, 2:2, Genesis 5:1-2).
Marriage and Sexuality
We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person in His image as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God manifested within that person.
We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in scripture (Genesis 2:18-25).
We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and against the will of God (Matthew 15:18-20, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Romans 1:24-28).
We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in scripture (Genesis 2:18-25).
We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and against the will of God (Matthew 15:18-20, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Romans 1:24-28).
Final Authority for Matters of Belief and Conduct
This statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of Mountain View Christian Academy’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy and discipline, our School Leadership Team, consisting of the Elders and Evangelists of the Church of Christ at Mountain View, is Mountain View Christian Academy’s final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application.
Enrollment of a student in Mountain View Christian Academy shows acknowledgement that the parent and student understand that this statement of faith is the position taken by the school and the church, not necessarily the personal conviction of the entire student body and families involved with Mountain View Christian Academy.
Enrollment of a student in Mountain View Christian Academy shows acknowledgement that the parent and student understand that this statement of faith is the position taken by the school and the church, not necessarily the personal conviction of the entire student body and families involved with Mountain View Christian Academy.
