Articles of Faith -4 of 6-

SANCTIFICATION

We believe that sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God, we are made partakers of His holiness; that 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.

Places in the Bible Where Taught

1. 1 Thes 4:3; 1 Thes 5:23; 2 Cor 7:1; 13:9; Eph 1:4
2. Prov 4:18; Heb 6:1; 2 Peter 1:5-8
3. I John 2:29; Romans 8:5; John 3:6; Phil 1:9-11
4. Phil 2:12-13; Eph 4:11-12,30; 6:18; I Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Cor 13:5; Luke 9:23; 11:35; Matt 26:41; Eph 6:18

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 that they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.

Places in the Bible Where Taught

1. John 8:31; 1 John 2:27-28; 5:18
2. I John 2:19; John 13:18; Matt 13:20-21; John 6:66-69
3. Rom 8:28; Matt 6:30-33; Jer 32:40; Ps 121:2; 91:11-12
4. Phil 1:6; Phil 2:12-13; Jude 24-25; Heb 1:14; 13:5; I John 4:4

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 precepts arises entirely from their love of sin; to deliver them from which, and to restore them through a Mediator to unfeigned 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.

Places in the Bible Where Taught

1. Rom 3:31; Matt 5:17; Luke 16:17; Rom 1:20; 4:15
2. Rom 7:12; Rom 7:7,14,21; Gal 3:21; Ps 119:1-176
3. Rom 8:7-8; Josh 2:19; Jer 13:23; John 6:44; 5:44
4. Rom 8:2-4; Rom 10:4; Heb 8:10; 12:14; Jude 20-21

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