The Trinity
The Godhead is one existing eternally in three distinct and divine persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
God
God is fully omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent without the need for anything. He is the creator of heaven and earth, and the universe’s existence is solely the result of his creative and providential work.
The Son
Jesus Christ is the God-Man. Being fully God and fully man he lived a perfect life without sin. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day,Jesus Christ was raised from the grave, then ascended into heaven where he is seated at the right hand of God the Father. From there he will come again to judge the living and the dead.
The Spirit
The Spirit is fully divine and is the third person of the Godhead. He eternally proceeds from the Father and the Son. He indwells all believers, is the sole cause of regeneration, and works in and through us in sanctification.
Man
Man was created by God uniquely apart from other creatures. Man and woman have been equally made in God’s image, but as a result of the Fall man’s nature is marred towards inequity and in need of redemption through Jesus Christ.
The Church
The Church is made up of all those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ. The Church is one body seeking to proclaim the glories of Christ to the lost world, and functionally serves as the means of community for the people of God.
The Gospel
The only way of salvation is through faith alone in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If one confesses with their mouth and believes in their heart that Jesus is Lord, they will be saved.
The Scriptures
The Bible is God’s inspired word, being truly God breathed. It is infallible and without error in its original autographs.
I shall seek to avoid the fruits of the flesh as exhibited in Galatians 5:16-21.
I shall practice the fruit of Spirit as exhibited in Galatians 5:22-26.
I shall practice care for my brothers and sisters as prescribed in Romans 12:3-21.
I shall commit to daily renewal of my mind in accordance with Romans 12:1-2.
I shall commit to practicing spiritual disciplines in accordance with 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 16.
I shall commit myself to a local Bible preaching church and submit to the authority of its Elders as exhibited and called for in Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16, and 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13.
I commit to meeting the required prerequisites and perform all expectations during my time at The Veritas Institute.
Prerequisites:
1. The student can articulate a personal testimony of the saving power of Christ in his/her life.
2. The student exhibits the fruit of the Spirit.
3. The student is in good standing with his/her local church.
4. The student is active in attending of his/her local church.