Below is a clear summary of the 18 articles:
The Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant Word and the final authority for what we believe and how we live.
There is one true and living God who reveals Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each fully and equally God.
God created humans in His image. Though made for fellowship with God, all have sinned and are in need of salvation.
Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification.
God saves and keeps those who trust in Christ. True believers endure in faith and are secure in God’s grace.
A New Testament church is a local body of baptized believers who join together to worship, serve, and spread the gospel.
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper are symbolic acts of obedience and remembrance, instituted by Christ.
The first day of the week is the Lord’s Day. It is a day for worship and spiritual devotion, in honor of Christ’s resurrection.
God’s Kingdom is His sovereign rule over all. It is present in the hearts of believers and will be fully realized when Christ returns.
Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly. God will judge all people; the saved will dwell forever with Him.
Every believer and every church is commanded by Christ to share the gospel and make disciples of all nations.
Christian education is essential for spiritual growth and making disciples. It begins in the home and extends through the church and institutions.
God is the source of all blessings. We are to use our time, talents, and resources faithfully for His glory.
Churches should voluntarily cooperate with one another in kingdom work while remaining autonomous and Christ-led.
The Christian and the Social Order
Christians are called to seek justice, show compassion, and uphold righteousness in society, guided by Scripture.
Christians should seek peace, but sometimes war is necessary to uphold justice. Our ultimate hope is in Christ's peace.
Every person has the right to follow their conscience in matters of faith. Church and state should remain separate.
God designed marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The family is the foundation of society and a place for spiritual nurture.
