Statement of Faith

The Basic Biblical Principles of the Association are:

Holy Scripture

We believe in the inerrancy of scripture (2 Tim. 3: 16,17), consisting of the 66 books commonly referred to as the Old Testament (Genesis through Malachi) and the New Testament (Matthew through Revelation), and the only absolute rule for all faith and conduct, and therefore also for the education of all people, at home and at school.

Because we believe in the authority of Holy Scriptures we believe that marriage is instituted by God and is between one man and one woman. We also believe that God created human beings as either male or female.

Christian institutions

As Christ is the Saviour and King of the whole of human life (Mat. 28: 18; Eph. 1: 20-22; Col. 1: 16,17) not only is Christ honoured by prayer and study of the Bible, but all subjects are taught by the light of God’s revelation in Jesus Christ contained in the Old and New Testaments.

For such institutions we claim all freedom in the field of education as long as this education takes place in obedience to the requirements of God’s Word.

Some Doctrines Fundamental to Christian Education

The goal of Christ-centred education is Christian formation so that one learns to love the Lord with all his/her heart, mind and strength.

Believing all the truth revealed in the Word of God we wish to emphasise some doctrines which are of special importance with regard to Christian education:

God and Creation: All things were created by God so that “what is seen was made out of things which do not appear” (Heb.11:3). God created them in, through and for Christ (Col.1:15-17) by His Word and Spirit (Gen.1; Ps.33:6), to the glorification of His Holy Name (Ps.8; Ps.19; Rom.11:36). It is also by God’s hand, power and care that all created things are preserved and controlled (Ps.99; Mat.6:24 f; Acts 17:24 f). In order to understand the world, man and history, they must be seen in their relationship to God as the Bible speaks of it.
The Bible and Science: Creation as well as Scripture have been brought forth by the same God of truth. Therefore, any seeming discrepancy between the Bible and Science can only be due to human error either in science or in the interpretation of Scripture.
Humankind: Humanity was created in the image of God to enjoy true communion with their Creator (Gen.1:26f; Acts 17:26f). Humans were instructed to exercise dominion under God, to interpret all reality in accordance with His design and law and to reflect in their person and works the excellence of their Maker (Gen.1:28f; Ps.8:4; Rom.1:20).
Sin: By disobeying God’s law and forsaking his office, man estranged himself from God and his neighbour and brought God’s curse upon himself and upon all creation (Gen.3:16-19; Rom.8:19f). He also became blind to life’s true meaning and purpose, misusing his knowledge and abilities, adhering to man-centred philosophies, and making himself false
gods of his own imagination and desires (Rom.1:18f).
Christ: Jesus Christ, the second Person of the Holy Trinity, is God incarnate, the Word become flesh (John 1:1-14). Laying down His life for His sheep (John 10: 10-15), He paid the price of sin for them, being a ransom for all who truly believe in Him (Matt.20:28; Rom.5:6f; 1 Tim. 2: 5,6).
Risen from the dead in His physical body (Luke 24:36-43) and having ascended to the throne of Heaven He is the King of the Universe (Matt.28:18; 1 Pet.3:22). By His Word and Spirit He rules in grace over all true believers. Redeeming their life in its entirety, renewing them after His image and restoring them to the fellowship with God and their fellow men, He makes them obedient to God’s will in all spheres of life (Rom.8: 1-17). One day He will return to judge the living and the dead (2 Timothy 4:1)
The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Holy Trinity (2 Cor.13:13), the divine source of all created life (Gen.1:2; Ps.104:30), is also the source of faith in Christ, of true, spiritual knowledge and of a new sanctified life in grateful obedience to God’s will (John 3: 3f; 1 Cor.2: 9f; Eph.3: 14f).
Since, therefore, the fruit of all Christian education depends on the gracious operations of the Holy Spirit, teachers are to perform their task with constant prayer that the Spirit may enable them to be good instruments in His hands, and that He may so bless their work that others come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and Master, whom to follow and serve in all spheres of life is their greatest privilege and joy.