RESEARCH SCHOOL RESOURCES MISSION Learn more Union School of Theology Menu You are Here: Home / About Us / Values & Doctrine Values & Doctrine Union is driven by distinctive values and evangelical doctrine. OUR VALUES A values-driven organisation If churches are to be vibrant, they need leaders who truly love God and share his passions. We seek to raise well-rounded leaders: humble leaders of head and heart who delight in God, grow in Christ, serve the church and bless the world. Delighting in God We desire to know, love and enjoy God, so glorifying him. Growing in Christ We long to be more fully alive in the truth, goodness and beauty of Jesus. Serving the church We are a ministry of the church for the sake of the church, that she may be fit for Christ. Blessing the world We join God’s mission to fill the earth with the glory of Jesus as we are led by the Spirit. OUR DOCTRINE The theology that makes us who we are We accept the Holy Scriptures, as originally given, as the inspired, infallible and inerrant word of God. Recognizing them as our sole authority in all matters of faith and practice, we believe the doctrines taught therein. In particular we believe: in the only true and living God, the Holy Trinity of Divine Persons in perfect unity, immutable, co-equal, co-eternal, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and sovereign in creation, providence and redemption. in the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is holy, righteous, full of grace and love. In His infinite love He sent forth the Son, that the world through Him might be saved. in the Lord Jesus Christ, the only incarnate Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary, conceived by the Holy Spirit, in consequence of which His manhood was real and sinless, and His teaching free from error; that by His death on the Cross He made substitutionary atonement and a perfect offering for our sins; that He triumphed over death, sin and Satan; that He rose bodily from the grave, ascended into heaven, where He now sits at the right hand of God. in the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Godhead, and the Agent of regeneration, by whom men are brought to conviction, repentance, and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and who indwells the believer for sanctification. The Holy Spirit guides the worship and ministry of the Church, and empowers its life and witness. that as a result of the Fall human nature became guilty and depraved, so that all men are subject to the penalty which, in His wrath, God has decreed against sin. Notwithstanding, those who remain impenitent are fully responsible for their willful continuance in sin and unbelief. that through faith alone in the Lord Jesus Christ, and on the basis of His death, sinners are freely justified by God, who forgives all their sins as they are reckoned to Christ, whose righteousness is reckoned to them. Salvation is therefore by grace, and not by human merit or work. that those who are chosen by God the Father and redeemed by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ and sanctified by the Holy Spirit are members of the universal Church, the body of which Christ is the head. This Church finds visible expression in local churches, each of whom should manifest union with Christ in preserving purity of life and doctrine, avoiding schism and heresy. that the Lord Jesus Christ will return visibly, and personally in power and glory. That there is to be a resurrection and final judgment of all men, issuing in eternal blessedness for believers and eternal punishment for the wicked. NEWS & EVENTS Open Day and Thanksgiving Service Find out more … USEFUL LINKS What is Union? For everyone, for life. Leadership Meet our management team. Donate A word from Professor Michael Reeves, President of Union. Keep in touch Why not signup to our newsletter… Top Sign up to Union's newsletter: Submit Follow Us Twitter Facebook Instagram Vimeo ABOUT US What is Union? Values & Doctrine Leadership Faculty Donate Jobs News & Events LEARNING BA (Hons) GDip MTh Practice of Church Planting MPhil & PhD Global Ministry Course Sabbaticals LOCATIONS HQ, Campus & Learning Communities STUDENTS Library Fees & Funding Alumni Student Portal Accommodation ADMISSIONS Prospectus Procedures Enquire Apply CONTACT Union Union School of Theology Legal Privacy Cookie Policy Copyright © Wales Evangelical School of Theology, 2016. All rights reserved. View Menu