Vision Bible College Statement of Faith

This is not intended to be a comprehensive statement of faith, but rather a guide to the doctrinal boundaries within which the College functions. Those who share our spiritual identity will be generally familiar with the following terms, and will be able to fill in what is lacking. However, if you desire clarification of any point, do not hesitate to inquire. We will be pleased to give you details of our stance upon any doctrinal position.

We Believe:

That there is only one God, who has revealed Himself as our Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
In the absolute Lordship and deity of Christ, including His pre-existence, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His atoning death, His bodily resurrection, and His eventual return to the Earth in glory and power to establish His eternal kingdom
In the full spiritual authority, the reliability, and the divine inspiration of the Bible.
That nothing can replace the importance of the local church in the program of God.
That the great task of the Church is worldwide evangelism.
That entrance into the Church is through the "new birth," which is brought about by genuine repentance of sin, confession of faith in Christ as the only Savior, and surrender to Him as Lord.
That membership in the Church is signified by joyful participation in its worship, fellowship, sacraments, witness, and by acceptance of its discipline.
That the ministry of the Holy Spirit is a present, essential component of effective Christian life and witness. And that by His indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life and to receive and use the gifts granted them by God in accordance with 1 Corinthians chapters 12 and 13.
That the church cannot fulfill its mission apart from a Scriptural order of leadership. We accept that it is part of our responsibility to recognize those people and to assist in equipping them to fulfill their ministry.
In the reality of Satan, and the kingdom of darkness over which he reigns. We believe also in the absolute triumph of Christ over the devil and all his works.
That victorious Christian life is built upon a proper understanding and exercise of the spiritual authority conveyed to the believer by the gift of righteousness.
In the resurrection of the dead at Christ’s return, in the certainty of God’s judgment, and in the inescapable result of that judgment foretold in the scriptures for the just and for the unjust.