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Philosophy
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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
judgement, 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;
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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)
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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 Gods
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 Christs disciples,
if we love one another. (John
17:20-25; John 13:34)
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