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9 Humanity We believe God created humanity, male and female, in the image of God and free from sin. We further believe all persons are sinners by nature and choice and are, therefore, spiritually dead. We also believe that the Holy Spirit regenerates those who repent of sin and trust Jesus Christ as Savior. Salvation We believe in salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This salvation is based upon the sovereign grace of God, and was purchased by Christ on the cross, and is received through faith apart from any human merit, works or ritual. We believe salvation results in righteous living, good works, and proper social concern. The Church We believe that the church is the spiritual body of which Christ is the head and is composed of all per- sons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit. This body ex- presses itself in local assemblies whose members have been baptized upon a credible confession of faith and have associated themselves for worship, instruction, evangelism, and service. The ordinances of the local church are believers' baptism and the Lord's Supper. We also believe in the interdependence of local churches and the mutual submission of Christians to each other in love. Separation of Church and State We believe that each local church must be free from interference by any political authority. We also believe all men and women are directly responsible to God in matters of faith and life, and that they should be free to worship God according to the dictates of their consciences. Christian Conduct We believe that the supreme task of every believer is to glorify God in life and conduct and be blameless before the world. Each Christian should be a faithful steward of all possessions and seek to realize in every area of life the full stature of maturity in Christ. Last Things We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and lost, the eternal existence of all people in either heaven or hell, in divine judgments, rewards, and punishments. Each year trustees, administration, and faculty are required to affirm and sign Denver Seminary's doctrinal statement without mental reservation. Students and staff affirm and sign the National Association of Evangelicals' Statement of Faith. DENVER SEMINARY STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES WHAT ARE THE RESULTS WE DESIRE? Compelled by the biblical vision for love of God and others, and compelled by Christ's commission to make disciples of all nations, Denver Seminary graduates will be characterized by the following, as expressed within their degree programs. Biblically and Theologically Grounded Demonstrate integrated biblical and theological competence.