VI. The Freeness of Salvation.
We believe that 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.
VII. Regeneration.
We believe that the Scriptures teach that in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born
again; that regeneration consists in 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.
VIII. Repentance and Faith.
We believe the Scriptures teach that 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 on him alone as the only and all-sufficient Savior.
IX. God's Purpose of Grace.
We believe the Scriptures teach that election is the eternal purpose of God, according to which he
graciously regenerates, sanctifies and saves sinners; that being perfectly consistent with the free agency
of man, it comprehends all the means in connection with the end; that it is a most glorious display of
God's sovereign goodness, being infinitely free, wise, holy and unchangeable; that it utterly excludes
boasting and promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imitation of his free mercy;
that it encourages the use of means in the highest degree; that it may be ascertained by its effects in all
who truly believe the Gospel; that it is the foundation of Christian assurance; and that to ascertain it
with regard to ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence.
X. Sanctification.
We believe the Scriptures teach that Sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God,
we are made partakers of his holiness; that it is a progressive work; that it is begun in regeneration; and
that it is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer
and Comforter, in the continual use of the appointed means especially the word of God, self-
examination, self-denial, watchfulness, and prayer.