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8 the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, who are one in the divine nature and one in will and purpose, but who execute distinct yet harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.

3. We believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is one with the Father. He has all divine perfections. He is the Redeemer and Savior of men.

4. We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine person. He is one with the Father and the Son in will and purpose.

5. We believe that man was created in holiness, but through temptation and voluntary transgression, fell from that holy and happy state and thus fell under condemnation, in consequence of which all mankind are sinners (Rom. 5: 19), and need salvation.

6. We believe that the salvation of sinners can be obtained alone through the merits of the Son of God, who, by the will of the Father, freely took upon him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by personal obedience, and by his death