What Cumberland Presbyterians Believe
"The Holy Scriptures comprise all books of the Old and New Testament which are received as cannoical, and which are given by inspiration of God to be the rule of faith and practice."
God the Father, "There is but one living and true God, a self-existent Spirit, infinite, eternal and unchangeable in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth."
The Holy Spirit, "Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, was verily appointed before the foundation of the world to be the Mediator between God and man, the Prophet, Priest, and King, the heir of all things, the propitiation for the sins of all mankind, the Head of His Church, the Judge of the world, and the Savior of all true believers."
Regeneration, "Those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ are regenerated, or born from above, renewed in spirit, and made new creatures in Christ."
Justification, "All those who truly repent of their sins, and in faith commit themselves to Christ, God freely justifies; not by infusing righteousness into them, but by pardoning their sins and by counting and accepting their persons as righteous; not for anything wrought in them, but for Christ's sake alone; not by imputting faith itself."
Sanctification, " Santification is a doctrine of the Holy Scriptures, and it is the duty and privilege of believers to avail themselves of its inestimable benefits, as taught in the Word of God."
Preservation of Believers, "Those whom God has justified, He will also glorify; consequently, the truly regenerated soul will not totally fall away from a state of grace, but will be preseved to everlasting life."
Baptism, "Water baptism is...a sign or symbol of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Baptism is rightly administered by pouring and sprinkling water upon the person."
God the Father, "There is but one living and true God, a self-existent Spirit, infinite, eternal and unchangeable in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth."
The Holy Spirit, "Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, was verily appointed before the foundation of the world to be the Mediator between God and man, the Prophet, Priest, and King, the heir of all things, the propitiation for the sins of all mankind, the Head of His Church, the Judge of the world, and the Savior of all true believers."
Regeneration, "Those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ are regenerated, or born from above, renewed in spirit, and made new creatures in Christ."
Justification, "All those who truly repent of their sins, and in faith commit themselves to Christ, God freely justifies; not by infusing righteousness into them, but by pardoning their sins and by counting and accepting their persons as righteous; not for anything wrought in them, but for Christ's sake alone; not by imputting faith itself."
Sanctification, " Santification is a doctrine of the Holy Scriptures, and it is the duty and privilege of believers to avail themselves of its inestimable benefits, as taught in the Word of God."
Preservation of Believers, "Those whom God has justified, He will also glorify; consequently, the truly regenerated soul will not totally fall away from a state of grace, but will be preseved to everlasting life."
Baptism, "Water baptism is...a sign or symbol of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Baptism is rightly administered by pouring and sprinkling water upon the person."