Denver Seminary

19 STATEMENT OF FAITH OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICALS The National Association of Evangelicals takes its stand on the changeless Word of God as expressed in the following statement of faith: 1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 3. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. 4. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. 5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. 6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. 7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. Guidelines for a Christian Lifestyle In addition to being an academic community, Denver Seminary's mission calls us to "engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture." This requires spiritual, intellectual, and professional growth "in order to lead God's people in the accomplishment of His mission in the world." Therefore, all students, staff, and faculty commit themselves to growth in all three areas for God's glory and to enhance the service to which they are called. This involves making choices that express the redemptive character of the gospel, respecting and encouraging others, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and cultivating the disciplines needed for effective service. The conduct of an employee or student of Denver Seminary, whether occurring on campus or off campus, has a direct impact on the educational and religious mission of the Seminary and will be subject to these guidelines. In light of these goals, students, staff, and faculty as members of the Denver Seminary community agree to the following commitments (see Matt. 18:15-17; 1 Cor. 6:13, 18-20, 10:31; Gal. 6:1- 5; Eph. 5:1-21; Phil. 1:27; 1 Tim. 3:2). Personal and relational health As a community of present and future Christian leaders, Denver Seminary determines to maintain high standards of integrity in all areas of life. Students, staff, and faculty members will pursue spiritual, emotional, and physical health—fostering connection with God, developing lives marked by self-control and peace, and seeking appropriate balance between work and rest. Such health includes living free from addictive behaviors, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and idolatry of all kinds. Interpersonally, we will live exemplary Christian lives, practicing respect and concern for all people, honesty, appropriate behavior, and wise judgment as outlined in the Scriptures. We will maintain a good reputation with outsiders, uphold relationships characterized by love, grace, and truth, and pursue resolution of conflicts and mutual forgiveness as needed. Redemptive relationships We will listen to each other and respond with respect and a genuine desire to understand one another, even when consensus cannot be reached. We will endeavor to demonstrate the fruit of

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