The Scriptures

The Bible is the inspired Word of God. It is the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by The Holy Spirit. The new covenant as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (II Tim. 3:16, I Thess. 2:13, II Peter 1:21).

The Godhead

Our God is one, but manifested in three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, being co-equal (Phil 2:6). God, The Father, is greater than all: the sender of the Word (LOGOS) and the Begetter (John 14:28, John 16:28, John 1:14). The Son is the Word flesh-covered, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning (John 1:1, John 1:18, John 1:14). The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26).

Man, His Fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” As it is written, “There is none righteous, no not one.” Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God (Rom. 5:14, Rom. 3:10, Rom. 3:23, I John 3:8). Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the Law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Eph. 2:8).

Eternal Life and The New Birth

Man’s first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that worketh repentance. The New Birth is necessary to all men, and when experienced, produces eternal life (II Cor. 7:10, I John 5:12, John 3:3-5).

Water Baptism

Baptism in water by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for Believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection (Matt. 28:19, Rom. 6:4, Col. 2:12, Acts 8:36-39). The following recommendations regarding the water baptismal formula is adopted; to wit. “On the confession of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and by the authority, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.”

Baptism in the Holy Ghost

The Baptism in The Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all Believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the New Birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11, John 14:16-17, Acts 1:9, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4).

Sanctification

The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ’s return (Heb. 12:14, I Thess. 5:23, II Peter 3:18, Phil. 3:12-14, I Cor. 1:30).

The statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind. The Bible is the sole and final source of all that we believe.

CTI works to provide a safe and positive atmosphere conducive to learning. Therefore, the following code of conduct must be observed at all times:

• All students enrolled at CTI are representatives of this college and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner both on and off campus in all forms of communication. This includes communication via emails, social media, face-to-face, etc.

• CTI is a smoke free, drug free, and alcohol free environment, therefore all students must abstain from the use of cigarettes in any form, drugs, and alcohol in the building or anywhere on the grounds.

• CTI opposes open displays of affection with fellow students while on campus or at any school sponsored event.

• Profanity, cheating, stealing, dishonesty, gambling, and destruction of property are not permitted.

• Students must refrain from perverse, lewd or obscene conversation and behavior.

• Students must refrain from passing on inaccurate information, tale-bearing, and backbiting.

• Students’ attire is to be conservative; similar to the attire worn to work in an office setting.

• All smart devices must be turned off during the class period, unless used for note taking. Messages can be checked during breaks. Students will be dismissed from their class if a cell phone goes off during the class period. Repeat offenses will result in probation, suspension, or other administrative action.

• Acts of hazing and blatant violations of students’ personal being and/or property are expressly forbidden and will result in the immediate dismissal from school. Criminal charges will be filed.