Grace Theological Seminary - Xapis / Grace Yearbook (Winona Lake, IN)

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Q odicated to Dr. Alva J. McClain our beloved President, called of God to the high responsibility of establishing and guiding Grace Theological Seminary during the first twenty years of its existence, in sincere appreciation for his godly leadership, faithful teaching, and inspiring example, which have warmed our hearts with the realization that our generation is not wanting in living illustrations of that Scripture which commands believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit of God. ED KANNAN NNN NNN NNN NNN PAGE 5

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nr ; Women Dr. Louis §. Bauman 1875-1950 Among the many friends of Grace Theological Seminary, none could be missed more acutely than the late Dr. Louis S. Bauman. He had been in the very center of those historical circumstances which led directly to the founding of the school. He was on his knees among the other brethren in that notable prayer meeting where the school was born. And as he arose from praying he wrote his personal check as the initial gift toward its establishment. He assisted in the writing of its charter, was a member of its board of trustees from the beginning, and for a term of years served ably as president of the board. In the year 1948, in recognition of his long and val- uable services to the school, he was made an honorary life member of the executive committee of the board. At times when others became somewhat discouraged, Brother Bauman was never cast down, but his own unfailing faith and optimism were contagious, bringing renewed courage to all of us. Much of the progress of the seminary, and certainly a large share of its tangible assets, can be traced directly to his enthusiastic support. Through his personal influence, many became lifelong friends of the school, and thousands of dollars came to its support. In his wide ministry, far beyond the limits of the Brethren Church, Grace Seminary was made known as a place where the Word of God is held and taught, and students were attracted to its classes. To use the words of a teacher who has been with us from the beginning, “Humanly speak- ing, without Brother Bauman there might be no Grace Seminary today.” —Alva J. McClain. PAGE 4

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PAGE 6 WHAT WE BELIEVE--- COVENANT OF FAITH As stated under paragraph VI of the original charter, it is one of the essential purposes of Grace Theological Seminary “To carry on the educational activities of this corporation in complete harmony with the articles of the Tottooseie ‘Covenant of Faith,’ which cannot be changed or diminished,” and to which each member of the Faculty and Board of Trustees is required to “‘sub- scribe annually in writing.” 1. We believe in THE HOLY SCRIP- TURES: accepting fully the writings of the Old and New Testaments as the very Word of God, verbally inspired in all parts and therefore wholly without error as originally given of God, altogether sufficient in them- selves as our only infallible rule of faith and practice (Matt. 5:18, John 10:35, 12:42, 17:17, Polio bie etna) 2. We believe in THE ONE TRIUNE GOD: who is personal, spirit, and sovereign (Mark 12:29, John 4:24, 14:9, Psa. 135:6); perfect, infinite, and eternal in His being, holiness, love, wisdom and power (Psa. 18:30, 147:5, Deut. 33:27); absolutely separate and above the world as its Creator, yet every- where present in the world as the Upholder of all things (Gen. 1:1, Psa. 104); self-exist- ent and self-revealing in three distinct Per- sons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (John 5:26, Matt. 28:19, 2 Cor. 13:14), each of whom is to be honored and wor- shipped equally as true God (John 5:23, Acts 5:3-4). 3. We believe in THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: who is the Second Person of the Triune God, the eternal Word and Only Begotten Son, our great God and Savior (Jonn lel O16 lite om Omsnd os miuats without any essential change in His divine Person (Heb. 13:8), He became man by the miracle of Virgin Birth (John 1:14, Matt. 1:23), thus to continue forever as both true God and true Man, one Person with two natures (Col. 2:9, Rev. 22:16); that as Man He was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin (Heb. 4:15, John 8:46); that as the perfect Lamb of God He gave Himself in death upon the Cross, bearing there the sin of the world, and suffering its full pen- alty of divine wrath in our stead (Isa. 53:5-6, Matt. 20:28, Gal. 3:13, John 1:29); that He rose again from the dead and was glorified in the same body in which He suffered and died (Luke 24:36-43, John 20:25-28); that as our great High Priest He ascended into heaven, there to appear before the face of God as our Advocate and Intercessor (Heb. 4:14, 9:24, 1 John 2:1). 4. We believe in THE HOLY SPIRIT: who is the Third Person of the Triune God (Matt. 28:19, Acts 5:3-4), the divine Agent in na- ture, revelation and redemption (Gen. 1:2, Psa? 104:30.. l) Cor22:10, 2. Cori73:18) that He convicts the world of sin (John 16:8-11), re- generates those who believe (John 3:5), and indwells, baptizes, seals, empowers, guides, teaches, and sanctifies all who become chil- dren of God through Christ (1 Cor. 6:19, 12: 13, Eph. 4:30, 3:16, Rom. 8:14, John 14:26, 1 Core G3 11); 5. We believe in THE CREATION AND FALL OF MAN: that he was the direct crea- tion of God, spirit and soul and body, not in any sense the product of an animal ancestry, but made in the divine image (Gen. 1:26-28, 2:7, 18-24, Matt. 19:4, 1 Thess. 5:23); that by personal disobedience to the revealed will of God man became a sinful creature and the progenitor of a fallen race (Gen. 3:1-24, 5:3), who are universally sinful in both nature and practice (Eph. 2:3, Rom. 3:23, 5:12), alienated from the life and family of God (Eph. 4:18, John 8:42-44), under the righteous judgment and wrath of God (Rom. 3:19, 1:18), and have within themselves no possible means of re- covery or salvation (Mark 7:21-23, Matt. 19: 26, Rom. 7:18). 6. We believe in SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH: that salvation is the free gift of God (Rom. 3:24, 6:23), neither merited nor secured in part or in whole by any virtue or work of man (Tit. 3:5, Rom. 4:4-5, 11:16), but received only by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (John 3:16, 6:28-29, Acts 16:30-31, Eph. 2:8-9), in whom all true believers have as a present possession the gift of eternal life, a perfect righteousness, sonship in the family of God, deliverance and security from all condemna- tion, every spiritual resource needed for life and godliness, and the divine guarantee that they shall never perish (1 John 5:13, Rom. 3:22, (Gal. 3:26,. John o.24)- Epis. o ae 1:3, John 10:27-30); that this salvation in- cludes the whole man, spirit and soul and body (1 Thess. 5:23-24); and apart from Christ there is no possible salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). 7. We believe in RIGHTEOUS LIVING AND GOOD WORKS: not as the procuring cause of salvation in any sense, but as its proper evidence and fruit (1 John 3:9-11, 4:19, 5:4, Eph. 2:8-10, Tit. 2:14, Matt. 7:16-18, 1 Cor. 15:10); and therefore as Christians we should keep the word of our Lord (John 14: 23), seek the things which are above (Col. 3:1), walk as He walked (1 John 2:6), be