Scripture References for the Declaration of Faith

Question 1

In the verbal inspiration of the Bible

Answer 1

2 Timothy 3:16
Acts 3:21
2 Peter 1:21
Psalms 19:7

Question 2

In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

Answer 2

Deuteronomy 6:4
1 Corinthians 8:4
Matthew 28:19
2 Corinthians 13:14

Question 3

That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor

Answer 3

John 3:16
Romans 5:9-10
2 Corinthians 5:18-21
Hebrews 7:25

Question 4

That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins

Answer 4

Romans 3:23
Luke 24:47
2 Peter 3:9
Acts 2:38

Question 5

That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ

Answer 5

Romans 3:24
Romans 5:1, 7
Ephesians 1:7
1 Peter 1:3

Question 6

In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost

Answer 6

1 Thessalonians 5:23
John 17:17
Romans 15:16
2 Thessalonians 2:13

Question 7

Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people

Answer 7

1 Thessalonians 4:3, 7
Hebrews 12:14
1 Peter 1:16
Ephesians 4:24

Question 8

In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart

Answer 8

Acts 1:8
Ephesians 5:18
Matthew 3:11
Luke 24:49

Question 9

In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost

Answer 9

Acts 2:1-4
Acts 10:44-46
Acts 19:1-7
1 Corinthians 14:2, 4, 18

Question 10

In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost

Answer 10

Matthew 28:19
Mark 16:16
Acts 2:38
1 Peter 3:21

Question 11

Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement

Answer 11

Isaiah 53:4, 5
Matthew 8:16-17
James 5:14-16
Exodus 15:26

Question 12

In the Lord’s Supper and washing of the saints’ feet

Answer 12

Luke 22:19-20 John 13:4-17 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Timothy 5:10 13

Question 13

In the premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years

Answer 13

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Acts 1:9-11
John 14:1-3
Revelations 20:4-6

Question 14

In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked

Answer 14

Philippians 3:20, 21 John 11:25-26 1 Corinthians 15:20-57 Revelation 21:3