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B.
Repentance and Faith
We believe that repentance and
faith are solemn and inseparable prerequisites of salvation; that they are
inseparable graces wrought in the heart by the quickening of the Holy Spirit;
that the sinner, being convicted of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment to
come by the personal ministry of the Holy Spirit, and by Him having his
understanding enlightened so that he can see the way of salvation through
Christ, does actually repent, turning to God, surrendering himself wholeheartedly
to the Lord Jesus, immediately receiving Him as personal and all-sufficient
Savior and openly confessing Him before all men.
Acts 20:21-22; Mark 1:15; Acts 11:18; Eph. 2:8; John 6:44; John
16:8-11; Matt. 3:1-2,8; Acts 3:19; Luke 13:3; Luke 18:9-14; Acts 9:6; Rom.
10:10.
C.
Regeneration
We believe that regeneration is
a re-creative act of God far beyond human comprehension, wrought in the
believer’s heart; that it is an instantaneous act, and that the proper evidence
of regeneration appears by the obedient willing faith of the believer.
John 3:3-5, 7; II Cor 5:17;
John 3:8, 16; John 1:12-13; Isa. 1:18; Titus 3:5-7; Eph. 2:1, 5; Rom. 6:23;
John 16:8-11; Matt. 7:16-18; James 2:17-20.
D.
Justification
We believe that justification is a legal and
divine decree, declaring the believing sinner just; that it is thus a state of
being free from condemnation; that it secures, through faith, freedom from legal
bondage exemption from the wrath of God, and possession of peace which passes
all understanding.
Rom. 3:24-25, 28; Rom. 8:1, 33;
John 5:24; Rom. 4:3-8; Rom