THESA STATEMENT OF BELIEF

1. The Bible is the only inspired, authoritative, infallible, and inerrant word of God. Its very words are God-breathed. It is both necessary and sufficient to teach not only about our salvation but also about the conduct of our life.
2. There is only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. He is one Being who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, without division of His nature, essence, or being.
3. Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the second Person of the Trinity. He is both fully God and fully man. By His perfect obedience and sacrifice of Himself on the cross, He has fully satisfied the justice of His Father, and purchased not only reconciliation, but an everlasting inheritance in heaven for believers. He was visibly and bodily resurrected from the dead.
4. All people are born in sin due to the effects of Adam’s rebellion. They are forgiven of their sins when they trust in the Lord Jesus alone for their salvation. Salvation is by God’s grace, through the means of human faith, apart from good works. Believers are enabled by the Holy Spirit to obey God’s commandments.

   NOTE: All Board Members and Coaches are required to sign this statement indicating their agreement with it. Although players are not required to sign the statement, we want all families to know that this is an important aspect of THESA. All parents and children participating are required to read the above statement of faith and sign the application form indicating they have read the statement. Agreement is not a requirement to join THESA.