Philosophy

Cumberland Christian Academy is an independent Christian school founded on the truth that the ultimate goal of all creation is to bring glory and honor to the triune God of the universe. The Holy Scripture says, "For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen." (Romans 11:36) This verse teaches that since God is the source and accomplisher, the goal of all created things is His glory. Therefore, mankind's and CCA's ultimate purpose is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 8:29; 1 Corinthians 10:31) We glorify God by obeying His Word. The Bible teaches that man was created in God's own image and commanded to occupy the earth and have dominion over it. (Genesis 1:27-28) However, when Adam and Eve chose to sin, they destroyed their relationship with God and their ability to think and act as God intended. We inherit from Adam the same sinful heart. (1 Corinthians 15:21-22) God provided a solution by sending His son, Jesus Christ, to earth to die for mankind's sins. By repenting and placing our faith in Him, we can be saved from judgment, cleansed from sin, and restored to a right relationship with God. Now, guided by His Word and filled with the Holy Spirit, we can properly relate to God and manage the earth as He intended. The purpose of Christian education is to impart these and similar truths so that every student knows the reality of who they are and God's plan for what they are to become. (1 John 4:14, 1:7; John 3:16; Ephesians 5:18)

Mission and Goals

Our mission is to offer Christ-centered instruction that will transform each student's heart, soul, and mind. (Matthew 22:37) CCA's goals are to nurture and challenge students to:

know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord (John 17:3) adopt a biblical world view (Psalm 111:10) love one another as themselves (Matthew 22:37-39) achieve academic excellence (Colossians 3:23) grow into Christ-likeness as they mature spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically (Luke 2:52) evangelize and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20)

in order that they may serve our Lord and others through their character, spiritual integrity, and leadership. (1 Corinthians 10:31)

We believe...

• The Holy Bible is God’s written revelation to all men, is inspired by Him without error, and is the authoritative Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 7-11; 1 Thessalonians 2:13)
• God is revealed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; John 1:14, 18; Matthew 28:19; John 8:58; John 15:26)
• In six days, God created the heavens and earth in a state of perfection. (Genesis 1:1-25)
• The archangel, Lucifer, and a third of the angels marred the universe by their rebellion. Lucifer became Satan, the adversary of God. Satan tempted man to rebel against God, and mankind became a servant to Satan. (Isaiah 14:12-14; Revelation 12; Ezekiel 28:12-19; Genesis 2-3; Romans 1:25)
• Jesus Christ is God the Son in the flesh. He was born of a virgin. Because He is God, He led a sinless life and performed miracles while on the earth. (John 1:1, 14; Matthew 3:17; Luke 1:26-35; Matthew 1:22-23; Hebrews 4:15; Acts 2:22)
• Salvation is found in Christ alone. (Acts 4:12; 1 John 4:9; John 14:6)
• Jesus Christ died on the cross to be a propitiation for not only our sins, but also for the sins of the whole world. Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins; therefore, we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins. (1 John 2:2; Hebrews 9:22-28; Colossians 1:14
• The Lord Jesus Christ was buried, and He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures so that we who believe may be justified freely before God. (1 Corinthians 15:3-7; Romans 5:1-2)
• Jesus Christ ascended to heaven and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father, who is on the throne of the universe. To this day, Jesus Christ intercedes as an advocate for us who believe. (Ephesians 1:20-22; 1 John 2:1-2)
• Our Lord Jesus Christ will suddenly return to the earth one day to overthrow Satan and his kingdom upon this earth, and Christ will reign forever. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 19-20)
• Heaven is the eternal abode of those who have placed their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, and hell is the eternal abode of those who refuse forgiveness by Jesus Christ. (Revelation 21-22; Revelation 20:7-15; Matthew 10:32; Matthew 13:38-42)
• Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary for lost and sinful man.The Holy Spirit ministers on earth today. He indwells believers and enables them to live a godly life. (John 3:5-8; Romans 7:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Titus 3:5; Romans 8:9-11)
• Jesus commands and empowers us to share our faith with others, teaching and encouraging them to know Christ and His Word. (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8)
• In order to convince the world that our faith is of God, we must become one, as God and Christ are one. By this shall men know that we are Christ’s disciples, if we love one another. (John 17:20-25; John 13:34)