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To set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us..that thou mightest know the certainty of those things where in thou has been instructed, we set forth the commonly believed confession of faith held among us, as follows:

Of The Scriptures

We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men supernaturally inspired. That it is truth without any admixture of error, and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the age, the only complete and final revelation of the will of God to man. That it is the true center of Christian union and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried. It is our sole authority of faith and practice.
By the "Holy Bible" we mean that collection of sixty-six books, from Genesis to Revelation, which does not only contain and convey the Word of God, but is the very Word of God. This Bible is preserved for us without error in the King James Authorized Version of 1611 A.D., and shall be the official and only translation used by the church.

By "Inspiration" we mean that the books of the Bible were written by holy men of God, as they were moved by the Holy Spirit, in such a definite way that their writings were supernaturally and verbally inspired and free from error, as no other writings have ever been or ever will be inspired. Psalms 19:7-11;119:89, 105,130,160; Proverbs 30:5-6; Isaiah 8:20; Luke 16:31; 24:25-27, 44-45; John 5:39, 45-47; 12:48; Acts 1:16; 28:25; Romans 3:6; 15:4; Ephesians 6:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 1:23; 2 Peter 1:19-21; Revelation 22:19.

Of The True God

We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God, and infinite, intelligent Spirit, the maker and supreme ruler of heaven and earth, inexpressibly glorious is 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. Genesis 17:1; Exodus 15:11; 20:2-3; Psalms 83:18;90:2;147:5; Jeremiah 10:10; Matthew 28:19; Mark 12:30; John 4:24; 15:26; 17:5; Acts 5:3-4; Romans 11:33;1 Corinthians 2:10-11; 8:6;12:4-6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 2:18;4:6; Philippians 2:5-6; 1 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 5:7; Revelation 4:11.

Of The Holy Spirit

That the Holy Spirit is divine person, equal with God the Father and God the Son and of the same nature. That He is active in the creation. That in His relation to the unbelieving world He restrains the Evil one until God's purpose is fulfilled. That He convicts of sin, of judgment, and of righteousness. That He bears witness to the Truth of the Gospel in preaching and testimony. That He is the agent in the New Birth. That He seals, endues, guides, teaches, witnesses, sanctifies, and helps the believer. Genesis 1:1-3; Matthew 3:11; 28:19; Mark 1:8; Luke 1:35; 3:16; 24:29; John 1:33;3:5-6; 14:16-17, 26; 15:26-17; 16:8-11, 13; Acts 5:30-32; 11:16; Romans 8:14, 16,26-27; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:7,13; 1 Peter 1:2.

Of The Devil Or Satan

We believe that Satan was once holy, and enjoyed heavenly honors, but through pride and ambition to be as the Almighty, fell and drew after him a host of angels. That he is now the malignant prince of the power of the air, and the unholy god of this world. We hold him to be man's great tempter, the enemy of God and His Christ, the accuser of the saints, the author of all false religions, the chief power back of the present apostasy. That he is the lord of the anti-christ, the author of all the powers of darkness, destined however to final defeat at the hands of God's Son, and to the judgment of eternal justice in hell, a place prepared for him and his angels. Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:14-17; Zechariah 1:3; Matthew 4:1-3; 13:25;25:41; 37:39; Mark 13:21-22; Luke 22:3-4; John 14:30; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Ephesians 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 3:5; 2 Thessalonians 2:8-11; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Peter 2:4; 1 John 2:22;3:8;4:3; 2 John 7; Jude 6; Revelation 12:7-9,10;13:1-14; 19:11, 16, 20; 20:1-3,10.

Of The Creation

We believe in the Genesis account of creation, and that it is to be accepted literally, and not allegorically or figuratively, and that man was created directly in God's own image and after His own likeness. That man's creation was not a matter of evolution or evolutionary change of species, or development through interminable periods of time, from lower to higher forms. That all animal and vegetable life was made directly, and God's established law was they should bring forth only "after their kind." Genesis 1:1, 11, 24, 26-27; 2:21-23; Exodus 20:11; Nehemiah 9:6; Jeremiah 10:12; John 1:3; Acts 4:24: 17:23-26; Romans 1:20; Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 11:3; Revelation 10:6.

Of The Fall Of Man

We believe that man was created in innocence under the law of his Maker, but by voluntary transgression fell from his sinless and happy state, in consequence of which, all mankind are sinners, not by constraint, but by choice, and therefore under just condemnation without defense or excuse. He is therefore totally depraved and utterly unable to remedy his lost condition. Genesis 3:1-6,24; Ezekiel 18:19-20; Romans 1:18, 20, 28, 32; 3:10-19; 5:12, 19; Galatians 3:22; Ephesians 2:1-3.

Of The Virgin Birth

We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten of the Holy Ghost in a miraculous manner, born of Mary, a virgin, and became man as no other man was ever born or can ever be born of woman, and that He is both the Son of God, and God the Son. Genesis 3:15; Psalms 2:7; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25; Mark 1:1; Luke 1:35; John 1:14; 1 Corinthians 15:47; Galatians 4:4; 1 John 5:20.

Of The Atonement For Sin

We believe that salvation of sinners is wholly of 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 and vicarious atonement for our sins. That His atonement consisted not in setting us an example by His death as a martyr, but was the voluntary substitution of Himself in the sinner's place, the Just dying for the unjust, Christ the Lord, bearing our sins in His own body on the tree. That, having risen from the dead, He is now enthroned in heaven and uniting in His wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfection, He is every way qualified to be suitable, a compassionate, and all-sufficient Saviour. Isaiah 53:4-7, 11-12; Matthew 18:11; John 3:16; 10:18; Acts 15:11; Romans 2:24-25; 1 Corinthians 15:3,20; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 1:4; Ephesians 2:8; Philippians 2:7-8; Hebrews 2:14; 7:25; 9:12-15; 12:2; 1 Peter 2:24; 3:18; 1 John 2:2; 4:10.

Of Grace In The New Creation

We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be born again. That the new birth is a new creation in Christ Jesus. That it is instantaneous and not a process. That in the new birth the one dead in trespasses and in sins is made a partaker of the divine nature and receives eternal life, the free gift of God. That the creation is brought about in a manner above comprehension, not by culture, not by character, or by the will of man, but wholly and solely 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. Luke 5:27; John 1:12-13; 3:3, 6-8; Acts 2:41; 16:30-33; Romans 6:23; 2 Corinthians 5:17,19; Galatians 5:22; Ephesians 2:1; 5:9; Colossians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 5:1.

Of The Freeness Of Salvation

We believe in God's electing grace. 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. 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 and aggravated condemnation. Isaiah 55:1, 6-7; Matthew 11:28; John 3:15-16,, 18, 36; 5:40; 6:37; Acts 13:39; Romans 8:29-30; 10:13; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Ephesians 2:4-5; Colossians 3:12 1 Thessalonians 1:4; 1 Timothy 1:15; Titus 1:1; 1 Peter 1:2; Revelation 22:17.

Of Justification

We believe that the great gospel blessing with Christ secures to such as believe in Him is justification. That justification includes the pardon of sin, the gift 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, His righteousness is imputed unto us. Isaiah 53:11; Habbakuk 2:4; Zechariah 13:1; Acts 13:39; Romans 1:17; 4:1-8; 5:1, 9: 8:1; Galatians 3:11; Titus 3:5-7; Hebrews 10:38.

Of Repentance And Faith

We believe that repentance and faith are solemn obligations, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the quickening Spirit of God, thereby, being deeply convicted 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 and openly confessing Him as our only and all-sufficient Saviour. Psalms 51:1-4,7; Isaiah 55:6-7; Mark 1:15; Luke 12:8; 18:13; Acts 20:21; Romans 10:9-10,13.

Of The Church

We believe that the church of Christ is a local congregation of born again baptized believers associated by covenant of faith and fellowship of the gospel. Observing the ordinances of Christ, governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word. That its officers of ordination are Pastors or Elders and Deacons, whose qualifications, claims, and duties are clearly defined in the Scriptures. We believe the true mission of the church is found in the Great Commission: First to make individual disciples; Second, to build up the church; Third, to teach and instruct as He has commanded. We do not believe in the reversal of this order. We hold that the local church has the absolute right of self government, free from the interference of any hierarchy of individuals or organizations. That the one and only superintendent is Christ through the Holy Spirit. That it is scriptural for true churches to co-operate with each other in contending for the faith and for the furtherance of the gospel. That every church is the sole and only judge of the measure and method of its co-operation. On all matters of membership, of policy, of government, of discipline, of benevolence, the will of the local church is final. Leviticus 27:32; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42; 6:5-6; 14:23; 1 Corinthians 5:11-13; 6:1-3; 11:2;12:4, 8-11;16:1; 2 Corinthians 8:23-24; Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:11;5:23-24; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 8-13; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Jude 3-4.

Of Baptism And The Lord's Supper

We believe that Christian baptism is by immersion in water of the believer, in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, with the authority of the local church, to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem of our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Saviour, with its effect in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life. That it is a pre-requisite to the privilege of a church relation 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. Matthew 3:6; 18:19-20; John 3:23; Acts 2:41-42; 8:36-39; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 11:23-28; Colossians 2:12.

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 God, are truly righteous in His esteem. All such who continue in impenitence and unbelief are in His sight wicked, and under the curse and this distinction holds among men both in life and in death. We believe in the everlasting felicity of the saved and the everlasting conscious suffering of the lost. Genesis 18:23; Proverbs 11:31; 14:32; Malachi 3:18; Matthew 7:13-14; 25:34,41; Luke 9:26; 16:25; John 8:21;12:25; Acts 10:34-35; Romans 1:17; 6:16, 17-18; 6:23; 7:6; 1 Corinthians 15:22; Galatians 3:10; 1 Peter 4:18; 1 John 2:19; 3:7;5:17.

Of The Resurrection And Return Of Christ And Related Events

We believe in and accept the sacred Scriptures upon these subjects at their face and full value. Of the resurrection, we believe that Christ rose bodily "the third day according to the Scriptures." That He ascended "to the right had of the throne of God." That He alone is our "merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God." That "this same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven"-bodily, personally, and visibly. That the "dead in Christ shall rise first", and the living saints "shall all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump." That "the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His Father David", and that "Christ shall reign a thousand years in righteousness until He hath put all enemies under His feet." Psalms 72:8; Isaiah 9:6-7; 11:4-5; 32:1; Matthew 24:27,42; 25:13; 28:6-7; Mark 16:6, 19; Luke 1:32;24:2,4-6,39,51; John 14:3;30:27; Acts 1:11; 9:29-30; 1 Corinthians 15:4,25, 42-44, 51-53; Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 2:19; 5:9-10; 8:1, 6; 12:2; James 5:8; Revelation 3:21; 20:1-4,6.

Of Civil Government

We believe that civil government is a divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society. That magistrates are to 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 conscience, and the coming Prince of the kings of the earth. Exodus 18:21-22; 2 Samuel 23:3; Psalms 72:11; Daniel 3:17-18; Matthew 10:28; 22:21; 23:10; Acts 4:19-20; 5:29; 23:5; Romans 13:7; Philippians 2:10-11; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13,17; Revelation 10:6.

Statement of Faith

Calvary Baptist Church

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