Baptist Articles of Faith 7 and 8

We continue to cover the Articles of Faith in our Sunday School class. 

VII. OF GRACE IN REGENERATION

We believe that, in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated or  born again; (John 3:3; John 3:6-7; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Revelation 14:3; Revelation 21:27)

that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition to the mind;  (2 Corinthians 5:17; Ezekiel 36:26; (Deuteronomy 30:6; Romans 2:28-29; Romans 5:5; 1 John 4:7)

that it is effected, in a manner above our comprehension, by the power of the Holy Spirit in connection with divine truth; (John 3:8; John 1:13; James 1:16-17; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Philippians 2:13)

so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the gospel;  (1 Peter 1:22-25; 1 John 5:1; Ephesians 4:20-23; Colossians 3:9-11)

and that its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance and faith and newness of life.  (Ephesians 5:9; Romans 8:9; Galatians 5:16-23; Ephesians 2:14-21; Matthew 3:8-10; Matthew 7:20; 1 John 5:4; 1 John 5:18) 
 

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; (Mark 1:15; Acts 11:18; Ephesians 2:8;1 John 5:1)

whereby, being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger, and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ; (John 16:8; Acts 2:37-38; Acts 16:30-31)

we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy; (Luke 18:13; Luke 15:18-21; James 4:7-10; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Romans 10:12-13; Psalms 51)

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. (Romans 10:9-11; Acts 3:22-23; Hebrews 4:14; Psalms 2:6; Hebrews 1:8; Hebrews 7:25; 2 Timothy 1:12)