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The Fall of Man
We believe man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker; but by voluntary transgression fell from the holy and happy state; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint but by choice; being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to sin; and therefore, under just condemnation to eternal ruin, without defense or excuse.
Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:7; John 1:23; Genesis 3:4-7; Genesis 3:22-24; Romans 5:12, 14, 19, 21; Romans 7:23-25; Romans 11:18, 22, 32-33; Colossians 1:21
The Way of Salvation
We believe the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace, through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God; who by the appointment of the Father freely took upon Him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by His personal obedience; and by His death made a full atonement for our sins; that having risen from the dead, He is now enthroned in heaven; and uniting in His wonderful person the tenderest of sympathies with divine perfections, He is in every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all sufficient Savior.
Colossians 1:21-22; Ephesians 1:7-10; Galatians 2:19-20; Galatians 3:13; Romans 1:4; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:30-31; 2 Corinthians 5:21
Justification
We believe the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe on Him is justification; that justification includes the pardon of sin and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteousness; that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer’s blood; by virtue of which faith His perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us of God that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity.
Romans 3:24; 4:2; 5:1-2; 8:30; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:30-31; 2 Corinthians 5:21
The Freeness of Salvation
We believe the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent and obedient faith and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth, but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the gospel, which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation.
Ephesians 1:5; 1 Corinthians 1:30-31; Romans 5:1-9; Revelation 22:17; John 3:16; Mark 16:16
Rebirth
We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again; that regeneration consists of giving a holy disposition to the mind; that it is effected in a manner above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit, in connection with divine truth, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the gospel; and that its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance, and faith, and newness of life.
John 3:1-8; 1:16-18; Romans 8:2; Ephesians 2:1, 5-6, 8, 10; Ephesians 4:30, 32; Colossians 3:1-11; Titus 3:5
Repentance and Faith
We believe repentance and faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God; whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger and helplessness and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest and King, and relying upon him alone as the only and all sufficient Savior.
Luke 22:31-34; Mark 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:13; Romans 3:25; Romans 3:27, 31; Romans 4:3, 9, 12, 16-17; John 16:8-11.