The 1858 Abstract of Principles

• Introduction
• I. The Scriptures.
• II. God.
• III. The Trinity.
• IV. Providence.
• V. Election.
• VI. The Fall of Man.
• VII. The Mediator.
• VIII. Regeneration.
• IX. Repentance.
• X. Faith.
• XI. Justification.
• XII. Sanctification.
• XIII. Perseverance of the Saints.
• XIV. The Church.
• XV. Baptism.
• XVI. The Lord's Supper.
• XVII. The Lord's Day.
• XVIII. Liberty of Conscience.
• XIX. The Resurrection.
• XX. The Judgment.

I. The Scriptures.

The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and are the only sufficient, certain and authoritative rule of all saving knowledge, faith and obedience.