Statement of Faith
Pacific Christian University considers the following
truths to be fundamental to an understanding of our relationship
to the One True and Living God.
One True God
The One True God is the eternally self-existent "I AM,"
the Creator of the universe. He has further revealed Himself as a
triune Being, manifested as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Scriptures Inspired
All Scripture is verbally inspired by God as written in the
original languages and is inerrant revelation of God to man. The
Bible is the infallible authority for faith and conduct.
The Lord Jesus Christ
The Lord Jesus is 100% divine (Son of God) while simultaneously
being 100% human (Son of Man). As God Incarnate, He is the express
image of the Living God in human form.
Original Sin & The Fall of Man
Man was created good and upright in the image and likeness of God.
The first man, Adam, through disobedience, fell from the grace of
God and, thus, sin and death entered into the world. Adam's
transgression incurred not only physical death for man, but also
spiritual death which is eternal separation from God. Man's
propensity to sin because of his sinful nature necessitates
salvation from the power of sin and a Savior to provide that
salvation.
Salvation of Man
Man's only hope of redemption and salvation from sin is through
the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. His blood is completely
sufficient to deliver every person from the power and penalty of
sin.
The Church & Its Mission
The Church is the Body of Christ and is comprised of all
believers. God inhabits the Body of Christ by the Holy Spirit both
individually and corporately. Since God's purpose concerning man
is to seek and to save that which is lost, to be worshiped by man,
and to build a body of believers in the image of His Son, the
Church's responsibility is: 1) to evangelize the world, and 2) to
be a corporate body in which man may worship and glorify God.
Baptism in Water
Baptism by immersion in water is commanded in the Scriptures. All
who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord
are to be baptized.
Holy Communion
The Lord's Supper, consisting of bread and a cup of the fruit of
the vine, is a memorial of Jesus' suffering and death and a
celebration of His resurrection to be enjoyed by all believers
until He comes again.
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
The baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the
initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Holy
Spirit gives utterance. This experience is distinct from and
subsequent to the experience of the new birth. With the baptism of
the Holy Spirit comes the enduing of power for life and service
and the bestowing of spiritual gifts.
Ever-Increasing Faith
Faith of the heart is based on the hearing (spiritual
understanding) of God's Word. Without faith it is impossible to
please God. Christians are saved through faith, justified by
faith, shall live by faith, and overcome the world by faith.
Divine Healing
Divine healing is provided for in both Old and New Testaments and
is integral to the Gospel.
The Second Advent of Christ & the Final Judgment
As the climax to God's dealing with man, Jesus is coming again. At
that time, there will be a resurrection of the righteous and the
wicked. The wicked will be judged and the righteous will be
ushered into the everlasting Kingdom of God.