Statement of Faith
We believe the Bible to be the one and only inspired, trustworthy and true, without error, Word of God.
2 Timothy 3:16
We believe there is only one God who eternally exists in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
John 14:8-18
We believe: Jesus is the Christ, the only begotten Son of God, in His atoning death on the cross for our sins, His bodily resurrection, His ascension into heaven, and that He will one day return.
Luke 1:30-33, Hebrews 2:14-15, Matthew 24:44
We believe in the necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the sinful nature of mankind, that all are justified by grace through faith in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the cross. Faith shows itself in obedience to Christ through repentance, confession of faith in Him, baptism, and a life led by the Holy Spirit, manifesting the Spirit's fruit.
Acts 2:38, Ephesians 2:8-9
We believe we should "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. That there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."
Ephesians 4:3-6
(This Statement of Faith is not exhaustive of all our beliefs. Odessa Christian School Board reserves the right to make decisions about beliefs not found in the declaration by using the inspired work of God regarding the application of faith, policy, and practice.)