Man was created in God's image, a unique creation, endowed with reason, senses, and an immortal soul. But since the fall of Adam, all men are sinners in need of salvation. By the Holy Spirit's enlightenment, man is led to eternal salvation and the sanctified life in Jesus Christ. His capacity to learn enables him to develop God-given talents, discover his unique characteristics, and place them in loving service to God and his fellowmen. Under the guidance of Christian education, formal foundations of education are laid and developed in a systematic manner, based strictly on God's Word, and giving attention to the worth and welfare of each student. The acquisition of attitudes, knowledge and skills, in community with fellow sinners redeemed by God through Jesus Christ, leads to the shaping of behavior that glorifies God as we use our time, talents, treasure, and tissue (our very selves) as the expression of our Christian faith.