PHILOSOPHY OF THE SAVIOUR:

We must see that creation served the purpose of glorifying God (I Cor. 10:31, Col. 3:17). It is to be recognized that God not only created, but also continues to sustain His creation (Col. 1:17). Man, who was created in the image of God (each one as an unique individual), was His special creation (Gen. 1:27). His creation though has been marred by man choosing to sin (Rom. 3:23). It is this sin that now makes us an enemy of God (Ps. 51:4, Ro. 8:7). This sin nature is passed on to all men and each man is born with it (Ps. 51:5, Ro. 5:12).

It is only through this Saviour that a right relationship with God can be restored (Ro. 8:1, Ro. 5:1-11). It must then be concluded that the need of redemption is the greatest need of man (Jer. 17:9, Prov. 14:12). This redemption only comes through the acceptance of Christ's sacrifice on the cross (Jn. 14:6). It is through the work of the Holy Spirit that this conviction is expressed (Jn. 16:8-11). Man must realize that without a Saviour, eternity will be spent in hell (Eph. 2:1-3, Rev. 20:11-15).

When our students place their faith in Christ as their personal Saviour, it conveys their understanding that a relationship with God is established by God's grace through personal faith in the work of Christ on the cross. The gospel shapes our relationship with God and with our fellow man. It is at this point that each one can build and live a successful Christian life.