Verity Statement of Faith

Verity is a Christian homeschool competitive speech and debate club, and 501(c)(3) non-profit. The vision of Verity Speech & Debate Club is to glorify Christ through our speech, actions, and relationships. We strive to equip the next generation to speak truth that inspires others to seek Christ, defend the Christian faith, and transform society through the power of persuasive speech and rigorous debate

The parent/legal guardian member(s) must agree with the Statement of Faith.

1. There is one God eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus
Christ), and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 3:16, Matthew 28:19, John 10:30, 2
Corinthians 13:14)

2. Man is sinful and therefore separated from God, who is holy and perfect. (Isaiah
53:5-9, Romans 3:23, I Peter 1:15-16)

3. Jesus Christ paid the eternal penalties for our sin through His death on the cross
(Luke 24:46, I Peter 2:21)

4. Jesus Christ also resurrected bodily and ascended into heaven and will return one
day to fulfill His kingdom. (Matthew 28:6, Revelation 19:11)

5. Only through Jesus Christ and the grace of His provision of salvation, may we be
saved from eternal punishment, enter into God’s family and receive eternal life.
(Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:11, I John 1:9)

6. The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, infallible and authoritative Word of God and the
truth for Christian faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, John
17:17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Psalm 19:7-11, John 6:67-69)