^{I. of the Scriptures}

^{We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the 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. That all the miracles of the scriptures are truly super-natural and do not have some so called scientific explanation that try to do away with miracles. (continued in article XVIII) top}

^{II. of the True God}

^{We believe that there is one, and only one living true God, and 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. That Jesus Christ was born of a virgin. That Jesus Christ who he said he was, "The Only Begotten Son of God." top}

^{III. of Man}

^{We believe man was created in innocence, under the law of his Maker; but by voluntary transgression fell from the sinless and happy state; in consequence 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. top}

^{IV. of the Way of Salvation}

^{We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly by grace; through the mediatorial office 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; by his blood and having risen from the dead, he is now enthroned in heaven; and uniting in his wonderful persons the tenderest sympathies with  divine perfections, he is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all-sufficient Saviour. top}

^{V. of Justification}

^{We believe that the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in him is justification; that justification included 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 blessing needful for time and eternity. top}

^{VI. of the Freeness of Salvation}

^{We believe 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 a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth, but his own rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation. top}

^{VII. of Grace in Regeneration}

^{We believe 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. top}

^{VIII. of Repentance and Faith}

^{We believe 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 upon him alone as the only and all-sufficient Saviour. top}

^{IX. of God's Purpose of Grace}

^{We believe that election is the eternal purpose of God, according to which he graciously regenerates, sanctifies, and saves the 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 imitations of his free mercy; that it encourages the use of means in the highest degree; that it may be ascertained by its effect in all who truly believe the gospel; that it is in the foundation of Christian assurance; and to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence. top}

^{X. of Sanctification}

^{We believe 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. top}

^{XI. of the Perseverance of Saints}

^{We believe that all true believers are sealed by the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption. That their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special providence watches over their welfare, and that they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. top}

^{XII. of the Harmony of the Law and the Gospel}

^{We believe that the law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of moral government; that it is holy, just, and good; and that the inability which the Scriptures ascribe to fallen men to fulfill its precepts, arises entirely from their love of sin; to deliver them from this, and to restore them through a mediator to unfeigned obedience to the holy law, is the one great end of the gospel, and of the means of grace connected with the establishment of the visible church. top}

^{XIII. of the Gospel Church}

^{We believe that a visible church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the ordinance of Christ; governed by his laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by his word; that its only Scriptural officers are bishops or pastors and deacons, whose qualifications, claims, and duties are defined in the Epistles of Timothy and Titus. top}

^{XIV. of Baptism and the Lord's Supper}

^{1. As to Baptism:}

^{We believe that Christian Baptism is by immersion in water of believers in the name of the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost. To show forth in a beautiful emblem our faith in the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of our Saviour, and by being baptized we are identifying ourselves with his death in being buried in the likeness of his death and with his resurrection by being raised in the likeness of his resurrection into newness of life. top}

^{2. As to the Lord's Supper:}

^{We  believe that born-again baptized believers, by the use of unleavened bread and unfermented wine (grape juice), are to commemorate together the undying love of Christ; preceded always by solemn self examination; that we recognize the right of all born-again baptized believers to participate of the Lord's Supper, regardless of religious faith or denomination; however, at each observance of the Lord's Supper, all participants should be warned against taking of the sacrament unworthily. top}

^{XV. of the Lord's Day}

^{We believe that the first day of the week is the Lord's Day, and is to be kept sacred to religious purposes, by abstaining from all unnecessary secular labor and sinful recreation, by the devout observance of all the means of grace, both private and public; and by preparation for the rest that remaineth for the people of God. top}

^{XVI. of the Civil Government}

^{We believe that civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society; and that magistrates are to be prayed for, conscientiously honored, and obeyed, except only in things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the only Lord of the conscience and the Prince of the Kings of the earth. top}

^{XVII. of the Righteous and the Wicked}

^{We believe that there is a radical and essential difference between the righteous and the wicked; that such only as through faith are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and sanctified by the Spirit of our God, are truly righteous in his esteem; while all such as continue in impenitence and unbelief are in his sight wicked, and under the curse; and this distinction holds among men, both in and after death. top}

^{XVIII. of the Scriptures (version)}

^{We accept the "King James Version, 1611" of the scripture as our standard; that we believe that "Revised Standard Version" is not a version of scripture, but a deliberate perversion of Holy Scripture written by modernistic teachers. top}

^{XIX. of Christ's Return}

^{We believe in the bodily and literal return of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who will catch away the born-again believers, and after seven (7) years during which time the believers will be at the marriage feast of the Lamb, the unsaved will remain on earth to go through the Tribulation. After the period of Great Tribulation, we shall return with Christ to live and reign with Him for 1,000 years. top}

^{XX. of Heaven}

^{We believe in a literal Heaven; a place of eternal joy and bliss, a place prepared by God for all persons who have believed on the only begotten Son of God, Jesus Christ. top}

^{XXI. of Hell}

^{We believe in a literal hell with real flames; a place prepared for the final punishment of the devil and his angels; a place of eternal torment and unrest; where the unsaved and unbelievers will spend eternity for not accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as his or her Lord and Master. top}