[We believe] That in order to be saved, we12 must be regenerated or born again; that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition to the mind; and13 is effected in a manner above our comprehension or calculation,14 by the power of the Holy Spirit, [in connection with divine truth,] so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the Gospel; and that its proper evidence is15 found in the holy fruit which we bring forth to the glory of God.
viii. Of Repentance and Faith.
[This article added in 1853.]
We believe that Repentance and Faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God; whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger, and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest, and King, and relying on him alone as the only and all-sufficient Saviour.