God is the Creator and Sustainer of the Universe. He is the author of life and holds the key to the mysteries of life. The interdependence of all elements of nature are best understood and interpreted in a God-Creator-Sustainer economy. The entire system of nature is one of order. Only an orderly mind could be responsible for this occurrence of order. (Isaiah 40:28)

Man, among the highest order of God's creation, has been given a mind that is capable of a knowledge of and communication with the God of creation. (Hebrews 2:7-9) Man is constantly searching for complete understanding of himself and the universe in which he lives. Until he finds his right relationship to God, he is unhappy and his search for understanding is handicapped.

While man is capable of great understanding, there are limits placed on his understanding in this life. (I Corinthians 2:9-16) Any man who accepts God's plan of salvation will have these limits lifted in eternity. Man was created perfect in the image of God. God invested man with a free will. In using that freedom of choice, man chose disobedience, which is sin. This separated man from perfect communion with God, and resulted in the loss of eternal life. Man has a universal desire to regain eternal life and communion with God.

Two forces are at work to gain control of their eternal nature of man: the forces of evil, and the forces of good led by the triune God. God has provided for man's redemption by giving the life of His Son, Jesus Christ, who was conceived in the Virgin Mary by the Holy Ghost, was born, lived a holy life, shed His blood and died on the cross, was buried and rose again and ascended into heaven, Man appropriates salvation by confession and turning away from his sin, by believing in Christ as his Savior, and by obedience to the revealed will of God. In this way man regains eternal life, and the power of Satan over his life is defeated. (Romans 3:23)

Man is to occupy the earth until Christ returns to end history and time. A part of "occupying" the earth is to gain knowledge of all the materials and forces which make up man and his environment. This includes physical, mental and spiritual areas of knowledge. (Luke 2:52) All such knowledge which leads to a better understanding of God and man and the universe is good. Experiences form another part of man's purpose on earth. Those experiences which enhance man's relationship to God, man and his environment are desirable. Those relationships which harm man's relationship to God, man, and his environment are undesirable. There is a balance of nature which is best maintained when man and his environment are not in conflict.

Historically man is a product of those events which have transpired before the present time. A study of the past aids understanding of the present and increases man's ability to plan for the future.

The general objective of Oakdale Christian Academy is to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning and experiencing those areas of knowledge and activities which will allow its students to progress toward a more harmonious relationship to God, man, and his environment. In order to accomplish this main purpose, the following objectives are stated:

God comes first at Oakdale; spiritual interests are given their rightful place of paramount importance. There is a proper religious emphasis in all of the classes, as well as in the personal interactions between staff and students.

Through daily chapel services, daily faculty and student prayer meetings, student vespers, revival and other special services, beside the regular Sunday services in the Oakdale Church there is a consistent effort to promote the spiritual welfare of every student:

There is a wide offering of subjects. There is a unique teacher-student relationship. With classes smaller than in the public schools, and with teachers taking a sincere interest in each student, there is a valuable bonus of individual attention.