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Articles of Faith I-VI

I. THE SCRIPTURES
We believe the Holy Bible was written by man divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that God is its author, salvation for its end and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals principles by which God will judge us, and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds and opinions shall be tried.


II. THE TRUE GOD
We believe the Scriptures teach there is one and only one, living and true God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is Jehovah, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth; inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and worthy of all possible honor, confidence and love; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost; equal in every divine perfection and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.


III. THE FALL OF HUMANITY
We believe the Scriptures teach that man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker; but by voluntary transgressions fell from that holy and happy state, in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint but choice; being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to evil; and therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin, without defense or excuse.


IV. THE WAY OF SALVATION
We believe the Scriptures teach that 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; having risen from the dead, He is now enthroned in heaven; and uniting in His wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections, He is in every way qualified to be a suitable, compassionate and all-sufficient Savior.


V. JUSTIFICATION
We believe the Scriptures teach that the great Gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in Him is justification; justification includes the pardon of sin and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteousness; it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every blessing needful for time and eternity.


VI. THE FREENESS OF SALVATION
We believe the Scriptures teach that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the Gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by cordial, penitent and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth, but his own determined depravity and voluntary rejection of the Gospel; which rejection involves Him in an aggravated condemnation.