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 should be tried. 

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II. 

Of The True God 

We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is Yahweh, 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 Spirit; equal in every divine 

perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. 

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III. 

Of The Fall Of Man 

We believe that Man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker; but by voluntary transgression 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. 

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IV. 

Of The Way Of Salvation 

We believe that 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 sympathies with divine perfections, he is every way qualified to be a suitable, a 

compassionate, and an all sufficient Saviour. 

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V. 

Of Justification 

We believe that the great Gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in 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. 

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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 

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. 

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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. 

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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 genuine 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. 

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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 

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. 

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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. 

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XI.  

Of The Perseverance Of Saints 

We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; 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 they are kept by 

the power of God through faith unto salvation. 

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XII 

Of The Harmony Of The Law And The Gospel 

We believe that the Law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of His moral government; that it is holy, just, and good; and 

that the inability which the Scriptures ascribe to fallen men to fulfill its commands, arises entirely from their love of sin: to 

deliver them from which, and to restore them through a Mediator to sincere obedience to the holy Law, is one great end of the 

Gospel, and of the Means of Grace connected with the establishment of the visible church. 

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XIII.  

Of A 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 ordinances 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 Pastors and Deacons, whose qualifications, claims, 

and duties are defined in the Letters to Timothy and Titus. 

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XIV.  

Of Baptism And The Lord's Supper 

We believe that Christian Baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit; 

to display in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect, in our death to sin 

and resurrection to a new life; that it is pre-requisite to the privileges of a church relation; and to the Lord's Supper, in which the 

members of the church by the sacred use of bread and wine, are to commemorate together the dying love of Christ; preceded 

always by solemn self-examination. 

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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 the devout 

observance of all the means of grace, both private and public; and by preparation for that rest that remains for the people of God. 

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XVI.  

Of Civil Government 

We believe that Civil Government is of Divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society; and that public 

officials 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 Sovereign King of the earth. 

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XVII. 

Of Marriage, Family, and Singleness 

We believe God has ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society; that it is composed of persons related to 

one another by marriage, blood, or adoption; that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female, and has 

defined marriage as the uniting of one biological man and one biological woman in an exclusive, lifetime, covenant commitment 

that reflects the relationship between Christ and His Church; that God has ordained marriage to be the only Biblical and righteous 

means of sexual expression; and that marriage is God's ordained context for procreation; that marriage and its sexual expression 

are temporary gifts pointing to the fuller joy of our eternal union with Christ and the Church. Likewise, singleness is also 

temporary, offers spiritual and societal good, and remains godly through chastity. Therefore, chaste singleness unto Christ is to be 

commended and praised during the present age. 

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XVIII.  

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 unrepentance and unbelief are in His sight wicked, and under the curse; and this distinction holds among men 

both in and after death. 

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XIX.  

Of The World To Come 

We believe that the end of the world is approaching; that at the last day Christ will descend from heaven, and raise the dead from 

the grave to final retribution; that a solemn separation will then take place; that the wicked will be adjudged to endless 

punishment, and the righteous to endless joy; and that this judgment will fix forever the final state of men in heaven or hell, on 

principles of righteousness.