Baptist Articles of Faith - V - VI

V. Justification

We believe that the great gospel blessing which Christ; (John 1:16; Ephesians 3:8)
secures to such as believe in him is Justification;  (Acts 13:39; Isaiah 53:11-12; Romans 8:1)
that Justification includes the pardon of sin; (Romans 5:9; Zechariah 13:1; Matthew 9:6; Acts 10:43)
and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteousness;  (Romans 5:17; Titus 3:5-6; 1 Peter 3:7; 1 John 2:25; Romans 5:21)
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; (Romans 4:4-5; Romans 5:21; Romans 6:23; Philippians 3:7-9)
by virtue of which faith his perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us of God; (Romans 5:19; Romans 3:24-26; Romans 4:23-25; 1 John 2:12)
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. (Romans 5:1-3; Romans 5:11; 1 Corinthians 1:30-31; Matthew 6:33; 1 Timothy 4:8) 

  

VI. The Freeness of Salvation

  

We believe that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the  gospel;  (Isaiah 55:1; Revelation 22:17; Luke 14:17)
that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith; (Romans 16:25-26; Mark 1:15; Romans 1:15-17)
and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the gospel; (John 5:40; Matthew 23:37; Romans 9:32; Proverbs 1:24Acts 13:46)
which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation; (John 3:19; Matthew 11:20; Luke 19:27; 2 Thessalonians 1:8)