Christian High school statment on doctrine

I certainly appreciate what they are trying to do and would like to see them have lots and lots and lots of competition (with beliefs closer to what I believe would be more pleasing to the Lord).

In other words,
more efforts should be made for providing education of this kind
and if I (or anyone else) don't like theirs, I (we) should start my (our) own....

IMHO, my ideas of their beliefs that are in opposition to the Bible and to what I believe would be more pleasing to the Lord are in bold blue.

Their beliefs I believe show great promise for promotion in the things of God are in bold red.

Be sure to see their GREAT STAND on "MARRIAGE".

The Sumter Bible Church Constitution is at this link:
ARTICLE Ill, ARTICLES OF FAITH
Members of Sumter Bible Church subscribe to the following Articles of Faith:

1. THE SCRIPTURES: "We believe that a natural interpretation of their contents reveals several dispensations* which, if disregarded, lead to much confusion and error."

2. THE GODHEAD: Holy Spirit: "We believe that the Holy Spirit convicts men of sin, regenerates, baptizes at salvation*.."

3. MAN: : "...that all men are thereby corrupted in body, mind and spirit: that all are in need of redemption: and that all are utterly incapable of remedying their lost condition."

4. SALVATION: "We reject the doctrines of limited atonement and predestination to salvation** or to damnation*."

5. THE CHURCH: "We believe that the Church, in its invisible form, is the true Body and Bride of Christ, and that all who are born again are members, regardless of organizational affiliation*...

"We believe that the local Church is to observe two ordinances:

"The Lord's Supper: The Lord's Supper shall be observed by the Church regularly as the official Board* shall decide. The Lord's Supper shall be open to all true believers*..."

7. THE FUTURE: "We believe that Jesus Christ will come in the air, for the saints, to gather them unto Himself at the Rapture, before the Tribulation, and that He will come to the earth, with His saints, to establish His Messianic kingdom at the Second Advent, after the Tribulation, to reign over the earth for one thousand years*. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just to eternal felicity in the glory of His presence, and the bodily resurrection of the unjust to everlasting, conscious punishment in Hell."

* 8. MARRIAGE: We believe that God instituted the bond of marriage between a man and a woman and that “Marriage is honorable” (Hebrews 13:4). We believe that any sexual activity outside the Biblical definition of heterosexual marriage is contrary to the teaching of Scripture. We believe that God’s Word supersedes any laws made by man regarding the definition of marriage. Therefore, we reserve the right to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation in accepting, retaining, or dismissing members, staff, volunteers, etc.
Leviticus 20:13; Romans 1:26-28; I Corinthians 7:2; Ephesian 5:31.
= GREAT STAND, HERE!!


* I simply do not see these particular things in the bible, anywhere, leaving them destitute of a position from which to 'teach' them.

** I am sorry they, or any other Christian, would "...reject the doctrines of limited atonement and predestination to salvation...".

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I do see the limited atonement and predestination to salvation in the Bible, in bright red below, in practically every chapter, and relish the opportunities to preach and share them, to the Glory of God.

1689
London Baptist
Confession of Faith

Chapter 3. Of God's Decree


1. God hath decreed in himself, from all eternity, by the most wise and holy counsel of His own will, freely and unchangeably, all things, whatsoever comes to pass; 1 yet so as thereby is God neither the author of sin nor hath fellowship with any therein; 2 nor is violence offered to the will of the creature, nor yet is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather established; 3 in which appears His wisdom in disposing all things, and power and faithfulness in accomplishing His decree. 4

1. Isaiah 46:10; Ephesians 1:11; Hebrews 6:17; Romans 9:15, 18
2. James 1:13; 1 John 1:5
3. Acts 4:27, 28; John 19:11
4. Numbers 23:19; Ephesians 1:3-5


2. Although God knoweth whatsoever may or can come to pass, upon all supposed conditions, 5 yet hath He not decreed anything, because He foresaw it as future, or as that which would come to pass upon such conditions. 6

5. Acts 15:186. Romans 9:11, 13, 16, 18


3. By the decree of God, for the manifestation of His glory, some men and angels are predestinated, or foreordained to eternal life through Jesus Christ, 7 to the praise of His glorious grace; 8 others being left to act in their sin to their just condemnation, to the praise of His glorious justice. 9

7. 1 Timothy 5:21; Matthew 25:34
8. Ephesians 1:5-6
9. Romans 9:22-23; Jude 4


4. These angels and men thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed, and their number so certain and definite, that it cannot be either increased or diminished. 10

10. 2 Timothy 2:19; John 13:18


5. Those of mankind that are predestinated to life, God, before the foundation of the world was laid, according to His eternal and immutable purpose, and the secret counsel and good pleasure of His will, hath chosen in Christ unto everlasting glory, out of His mere free grace and love, 11 without any other thing in the creature as a condition or cause moving Him thereunto. 12

11. Ephesians 1:4, 9, 11; Romans 8:30; 2 Timothy 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:9
12. Romans 9:13, 16; Ephesians 2:5, 12


6. As God hath appointed the elect unto glory, so He hath, by the eternal and most free purpose of His will, foreordained all the means thereunto; 13 wherefore they who are elected, being fallen in Adam, are redeemed by Christ, 14 are effectually called unto faith in Christ, by His Spirit working in due season, are justified, adopted, sanctified, 15 and kept by His power through faith unto salvation; 16 neither are any other redeemed by Christ, or effectually called, justified, adopted, sanctified, and saved, but the elect only. 17

13. 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:13
14. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10
15. Romans 8:30; 2 Thessalonians 2:13
16. 1 Peter 1:5
17. John 10:26, 17:9, 6:64


7. The doctrine of the high mystery of predestination is to be handled with special prudence and care, that men attending the will of God revealed in His Word, and yielding obedience thereunto, may, from the certainty of their effectual vocation, be assured of their eternal election; 18 so shall this doctrine afford matter of praise, 19 reverence, and admiration of God, and of humility, 20 diligence, and abundant consolation to all that sincerely obey the gospel. 21

18. 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5; 2 Peter 1:10
19. Ephesians 1:6; Romans 11:33
20. Romans 11:5-6, 20
21. Luke 10:20

 

Looks like the school admin is being candid about what they believe and the serious conflicts that would likely occur if one of these groups enrolled their child.

It’s a good idea.

peace to you

 

Well, I’m not sure I agree they “don’t want” these students, but rather they are avoiding conflicts and possible lawsuits by being candid about their beliefs.

Hard to win a lawsuit when you know up front what will be taught.

peace to you

 

Kind words from the master. Thanks

peace to you