Statement of Faith

Shore Days is a Christian nonprofit organization that sits on the foundation of truth found in God’s Holy Word, the Bible. We are not associated with any particular Christian denomination, but share values and beliefs, in unity, with those who profess Jesus Christ as Lord. As an organization, we are both made up of, and serve families who represent many diverse Christian traditions. We also strive to be a welcoming space for anyone regardless of their beliefs who are walking the path of life affected by disabilities. While our mission, purpose, and service all spring from our deep faith in Jesus Christ, we hold this space called Shore Days to be a light to all who need rest and hope.

Because our work is the result of our faith in Jesus Christ, and because we believe firmly in the truth of God’s word in unity with other believers, Shore Days and its leadership affirms the beliefs found in the Apostle’s Creed.

The Apostle’s Creed 

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day, he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 

Amen.

Beyond this, we at Shore Days want to be clear about certain beliefs in light of those we serve. It is important for us to understand disability in light of the truth given to us through God’s Word. While this is not a complete theology of disability, we believe that each of these traditional Christian beliefs exist for all, and form within us a clearer picture of God’s purpose and love for each and every one of us fully and completely.

About God:

We believe in one God, Creator and Sustainer of all things, sovereign and supreme, existing eternally as three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit with each person being fully God.

About Mankind:

We believe that each person is created in the image of God–fully and completely–to glorify Him by enjoying Him forever.

About Sin:

Sin is any act or attitude that is contrary to God’s moral law, whether conscious or unconscious. We believe that through the fall of mankind, sin entered the world and people are now born into sin. This sin separates us from our holy Creator.

About Jesus Christ:

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, both fully God and fully man in one person, King of kings and Lord of lords. He was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, suffered at the hands of earthly authorities, was obedient to His Father even unto death on a cross, and was raised from the dead on the third day thus proving He is Lord and Christ. After forty days, He ascended into heaven where He sits at the right hand of God making intercession on our behalf.

About Salvation:

We believe that sinners are saved by sovereign grace through the life, death, and resurrection of Christ by which He accomplished redemption, forgiveness of sins, renewal of life, and life everlasting for His people. This salvation is received by grace through the gift of faith from God so that no person can credit their own ability to save themselves.

About the Holy Spirit:

We believe in the deity and personhood of the Holy Spirit who convicts the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. He is sent to indwell the believer, provides power for righteous living, equips people for service in the church, and guides into truth. He is the deposit guaranteeing our inheritance to come.

About the Church:

We believe in the one, holy, universal Church which is the community of all God’s elect for all time. The Church has been commissioned to be a light unto the world and to make disciples among all the nations. We recognize the abiding significance of the sacraments of baptism, marriage, and the Lord’s Supper. We believe in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which will be used in service of the Church until the Lord returns.

About Scripture:

We believe that the canon of the Old and New Testaments is the authoritative standard for the faith and practice of the Church. All Scripture is inspired by God. It is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.

Last Things:

We believe Christ is coming again to judge the living and the dead. The righteous shall receive fullness of life and joy and will be raised up and given a body conformable to Christ’s glorious body and shall live forever. Those who do not believe will receive everlasting punishment apart from Him in hell.