Confession of Faith

Our Confession of Faith summarizes essential Christian beliefs, shows unity in Christ, and guards the church from error. All who join Antioch Fellowship are required to affirm our Confession of Faith. Scripture alone binds the conscience. This confession does not stand above Scripture. It is our shared summary of what Scripture teaches, and the statement by which we covenant together as members. This statement registers our belief in historic Christianity. Once we as members affirm the confession, we are responsible for believing and living in accordance with it. Antioch Fellowship also stands in general agreement with The Second London Confession and The Abstract of Principles.

I. OF THE SCRIPTURES

We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us; and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried.

2 Timothy 3:16-17; 3:15; Proverbs 30:5-6; Romans 2:12; Philippians 3:16; 1 John 4:1

II. OF THE TRUE GOD

We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is JEHOVAH, the Maker and supreme Ruler of heaven and earth; inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; equal in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.

John 4:24; Psalm 83:18; Hebrews 3:4; Romans 1:20; Jeremiah 10:10; Exodus 15:11; Psalm 147:5; Isaiah 6:3; 1 Peter 1:15-16; Revelation 4:6-8; Mark 12:30; Revelation 4:11; Matthew 10:37; Jeremiah 2:12-13; Matthew 28:19; John 15:26; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; John 10:30; 5:17; 14:23; 17:5, 10; Acts 5:3-4; 1 Corinthians 2:10-11; Philippians 2:5-6; Ephesians 2:18; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Revelation 1:4-5

A. God the Father

God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace. He is all powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise. God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in His attitude toward all men.

Genesis 1:1; 2:7; Exodus 3:14; 6:2-3; 15:11ff.; 20:1ff.; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:1-3; Isaiah 43:3, 15; 64:8; Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13; Matthew 6:9ff.; 7:11; 23:9; 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:6-13; 17:1-8; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:14-15; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17

B. God the Son

Christ is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as Jesus Christ He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and did the will of God, taking upon Himself human nature with its demands and necessities and identifying Himself completely with mankind yet without sin. He honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His substitutionary death on the cross He made provision for the redemption of men from sin. He was raised from the dead with a glorified body and appeared to His disciples as the person who was with them before His crucifixion. He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where He is the One Mediator, fully God, fully man, in whose Person is effected the reconciliation between God and man. He will return in power and glory to judge the world and to consummate His redemptive mission. He now dwells in all believers as the living and ever present Lord.

Genesis 18:1ff.; Psalms 2:7ff.; 110:1ff.; Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 11:27; 14:33; 16:16, 27; 17:5; 27; 28:1-6, 19; Mark 1:1; 3:11; Luke 1:35; 4:41; 22:70; 24:46; John 1:1-18, 29; 10:30, 38; 11:25-27; 12:44-50; 14:7-11; 16:15-16, 28; 17:1-5, 21-22; 20:1-20, 28; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; 9:4-5, 20; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 5:6-21; 8:1-3, 34; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:2; 8:6; 15:1-8, 24-28; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; 8:9; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:20; 3:11; 4:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:13-22; 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 1:1-3; 4:14-15; 7:14-28; 9:12-15, 24-28; 12:2; 13:8; 1 Peter 2:21-25; 3:22; 1 John 1:7-9; 3:2; 4:14-15; 5:9; 2 John 7-9; Revelation 1:13-16; 5:9-14; 12:10-11; 13:8; 19:16

C. God the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine. He inspired holy men of old to write the Scriptures. Through illumination He enables men to understand truth. He exalts Christ. He convicts men of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He calls men to the Savior, and effects regeneration. At the moment of regeneration He baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ. He cultivates Christian character, comforts believers, and bestows the spiritual gifts by which they serve God through His church. He seals the believer unto the day of final redemption. His presence in the Christian is the guarantee that God will bring the believer into the fullness of the stature of Christ. He enlightens and empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service.

Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalms 51:11; 139:7ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18; 3:16; 4:1; 12:28-32; 28:19; Mark 1:10, 12; Luke 1:35; 4:1, 18-19; 11:13; 12:12; 24:49; John 4:24; 14:16-17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4, 38; 4:31; 5:3; 6:3; 7:55; 8:17, 39; 10:44; 13:2; 15:28; 16:6; 19:1-6; Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14; 3:16; 12:3-11, 13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; 3:16; Hebrews 9:8, 14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; 5:6-7; Revelation 1:10; 22:17

III. OF THE FALL OF MAN

We believe that man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker, but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy and happy state; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint but choice; being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to evil; and therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin, without defense or excuse.

Genesis 1:27; 1:31; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Acts 17:26-29; Genesis 2:16-17; 3:6-24; Romans 5:12; 5:15-19; Psalm 51:5; Romans 8:7; Isaiah 53:6; Genesis 6:12; Romans 3:9-18; Ephesians 2:1-3; Romans 1:18, 32; 2:1-16; Galatians 3:10; Matthew 20:15; Ezekiel 18:19-20; Romans 1:20; 3:19; Galatians 3:22

IV. OF THE WAY OF SALVATION

We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace; through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God; who by the appointment of the Father freely took upon Him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and by His death made a full atonement for our sins; that having risen from the dead, He is now enthroned in heaven; and uniting in His wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections, He is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all-sufficient Savior.

Ephesians 2:5; Matthew 18:11; 1 John 4:10; 1 Corinthians 3:5-7; Acts 15:11; John 3:16; 1:1-14; Hebrews 4:14; 12:24; Philippians 2:6-7; Hebrews 2:9, 14; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Isaiah 42:21; Philippians 2:8; Galatians 4:4-5; Romans 3:21; Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 20:28; Romans 4:25; 3:21-26; 1 John 2:2; 1 Corinthians 15:1-3; Hebrews 9:13-15; 1:8; 1:3; Colossians 3:1-4; Hebrews 7:25; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 7:26; Psalm 89:14, 19

V. OF JUSTIFICATION

We believe that the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in Him is justification; that justification includes the pardon of sin, and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteousness; that it is bestowed not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer’s blood; by virtue of which faith His perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us of God; that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity.

John 1:16; Ephesians 3:8; Acts 13:39; Isaiah 53:11-12; Romans 5:1-2; 5:9; Zechariah 13:1; Matthew 9:6; Acts 10:43; Romans 5:17; Titus 3:5-7; 1 Peter 3:7; 1 John 2:25; Romans 5:21; 4:4-5; 6:23; Philippians 3:7-9; Romans 5:19; 3:24-26; 4:23-25; 1 John 2:12; Romans 5:3; 5:11; 1 Corinthians 1:30-31; Matthew 6:33; 1 Timothy 4:8

VI. OF THE FREENESS OF SALVATION

We believe that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation.

Isaiah 55:1; Revelation 22:17; Romans 16:25-26; Mark 1:15; Romans 1:15-17; John 5:40; Matthew 23:37; Romans 9:32; Proverbs 1:24; Acts 13:46; John 3:19; Matthew 11:20; Luke 19:27; 2 Thessalonians 1:8

VII. OF GRACE IN REGENERATION

We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again; that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition to the mind; that it is effected in a manner above our comprehension 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 appears in the holy fruits of repentance and faith and newness of life.

John 3:3; 3:6-7; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Romans 8:7-9; Revelation 21:27; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ezekiel 36:26; Deuteronomy 30:6; Romans 2:28-29; 5:5; 1 John 4:7; John 3:8; 1:13; James 1:16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Philippians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:22-25; 1 John 5:1; Ephesians 4:20-24; Colossians 3:9-11; Ephesians 5:9; Romans 8:9; Galatians 5:16-23; Ephesians 3:14-21; Matthew 3:8-10; 7:20; 1 John 5:4, 18

VIII. OF REPENTANCE AND FAITH

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 Savior.

Mark 1:15; Acts 11:18; Ephesians 2:8; 1 John 5:1; John 16:8; Acts 2:37-38; 16:30-31; Luke 18:13; 15:18-21; James 4:7-10; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Romans 10:12-13; Psalm 51; Romans 10:9-11; Acts 3:22-23; Hebrews 4:14; Psalm 2:6; Hebrews 1:8; 7:25; 2 Timothy 1:12

IX. OF GOD’S PURPOSE OF GRACE

We believe that election is the eternal purpose of God, according to which He graciously regenerates, sanctifies, and saves sinners; that being perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, it comprehends all the means in connection with the end; that it is a most glorious display of God’s sovereign goodness, being infinitely free, wise, holy, and unchangeable; that it utterly excludes boasting, and promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imitation of His free mercy; that it encourages the use of means in the highest degree; that it may be ascertained by its effects in all who truly believe the gospel; that it is the foundation of Christian assurance; and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence.

2 Timothy 1:8-9; Ephesians 1:3-14; 1 Peter 1:1-2; Romans 11:5-6; John 15:16; 1 John 4:19; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; Acts 13:48; John 10:16; Matthew 20:16; Acts 15:14; Exodus 33:18-19; Matthew 20:15; Ephesians 1:11; Romans 9:23-24; Jeremiah 31:3; Romans 11:28-29; James 1:17-18; 2 Timothy 1:9; Romans 11:32-36; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Romans 3:27; 4:16; Colossians 3:12; 1 Corinthians 3:5-7; 15:10; 1 Peter 5:10; Acts 1:24; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 2:9; Luke 18:7; John 15:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:12; 2 Timothy 2:10; 1 Corinthians 9:22; Romans 8:28-30; John 6:37-40; 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10; Isaiah 42:16; Romans 11:29; 2 Peter 1:10-11; Philippians 3:12; Hebrews 6:11

X. OF SANCTIFICATION

We believe that sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God, we are made partakers of His holiness; that it is a progressive work; that it is begun in regeneration; and that it is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer and Comforter, in the continual use of the appointed means, especially the Word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness, and prayer.

1 Thessalonians 4:3; 5:23; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 13:9; Philippians 3:12-16; 1 John 2:29; Romans 8:5; Ephesians 1:4; Proverbs 4:18; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Hebrews 6:1; 2 Peter 1:5-8; John 3:6; Philippians 1:9-11; Ephesians 1:13-14; Philippians 2:12-13; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Luke 11:35; 9:23; Matthew 26:41; Ephesians 6:18; 4:30

XI. OF THE PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS

We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special providence watches over their welfare; and that they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.

John 8:31; 1 John 2:27-28; 3:9; 5:18; 2:19; John 13:18; Matthew 13:20-21; John 6:66-69; Job 17:9; Romans 8:28; Matthew 6:30-33; Jeremiah 32:40; Psalm 121:3; 91:11-12; Philippians 1:6; 2:13; Jude 24-25; Hebrews 1:14; 2 Kings 6:16; Hebrews 13:5; 1 John 4:4

XII. OF THE HARMONY OF THE LAW AND THE GOSPEL

We believe that the law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of His moral government; that it is holy, just, and good; and that the inability which the Scriptures ascribe to fallen men to fulfill its precepts arises entirely from their love of sin; to deliver them from which, and to restore them through a Mediator to unfeigned obedience to the holy law, is one great end of the gospel, and of the means of grace connected with the establishment of the visible church.

Romans 3:31; Matthew 5:17; Luke 16:17; Romans 3:20; 4:15; 7:12; 7:7, 14-22; Galatians 3:21; Psalm 119; Romans 8:7-8; Joshua 24:19; Jeremiah 13:23; John 6:44; 5:44; Romans 8:2-4; 10:4; 1 Timothy 1:5; Hebrews 8:10; Jude 20-21

XIII. OF A GOSPEL CHURCH

We believe that a visible church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the ordinances of Christ; governed by His laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word; that its only scriptural officers are pastors (also called elders or overseers) and deacons, whose qualifications, claims, and duties are defined in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus.

1 Corinthians 1:1-3; Matthew 18:17; Acts 5:11; 8:1; 11:21-23; 1 Corinthians 4:17; 14:23; 3 John 9; 1 Timothy 3:5; Acts 2:41-42; 2 Corinthians 8:5; Acts 2:47; 1 Corinthians 5:12-13; 11:2; 2 Thessalonians 3:6; Romans 16:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-24; Matthew 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 5:6; 2 Corinthians 2:7; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Matthew 28:20; John 14:15; 15:12; 1 John 4:21; John 14:21; 1 Thessalonians 4:2; 2 John 6; Galatians 6:2; Ephesians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 14:12; Philippians 1:1; Acts 14:23; 15:22; 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1

XIV. OF BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER

We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit; to show forth, in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life; and that it is prerequisite to the privileges of church membership.

We believe that the Lord’s Supper is an ordinance in which the church, by the sacred use of the bread and the cup, commemorates together the dying love of Christ, preceded always by solemn self-examination. The Lord’s Supper is for all who have repented of sin and trust in Christ alone, after examining themselves.

Acts 8:36-39; Matthew 3:5-6; John 3:22-23; 4:1-2; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 8:12; 16:32-34; 18:8; 10:47-48; Galatians 3:26-28; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:20-21; Acts 22:16; 2:41-42; 1 Corinthians 11:26; Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:14-20; 1 Corinthians 11:28; 5:1-8; 10:3-32; 11:17-32; John 6:26

XV. OF THE LORD’S DAY

We believe that the first day of the week is the Lord’s Day, which commemorates the resurrection of Christ. It is to be set apart for the worship of God, by the devout observance of all the means of grace, both private and public, and by gathering with His people.

Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; Revelation 1:10; Hebrews 10:24-25

XVI. OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT

We believe that civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society; and that magistrates are to be prayed for, conscientiously honored, and obeyed; except only in things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the only Lord of the conscience, and the Prince of the kings of the earth.

Romans 13:1-7; Deuteronomy 16:18; 2 Samuel 23:3; Exodus 18:23; Jeremiah 30:21; Matthew 22:21; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Acts 5:29; Matthew 10:28; Daniel 3:15-18; 6:7-10; Acts 4:18-20; Matthew 23:10; Romans 14:4; Revelation 19:16; Psalm 72:11; Psalm 2; Romans 14:9-13

XVII. OF MARRIAGE, SEXUALITY, AND GENDER

We believe that God creates every person in His image, male or female. These two distinct and complementary sexes together reflect the image of God. A person’s biological sex is a good gift of God and part of His design for that person. To reject one’s biological sex is to reject God’s good design.

We believe that marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in a lifelong, exclusive covenant before God. God ordained marriage at creation for the mutual help of husband and wife, for the bearing and raising of children, and for the protection of purity. Marriage displays the union between Christ and His church.

We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to take place only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. Every other form of sexual activity is sin, including adultery, sex before marriage, homosexual behavior, incest, and the use of pornography. Sexual sin begins in the heart, not only in the act.

We believe that singleness is a good gift from God. Unmarried believers who live in purity are full and honored members of the body of Christ.

We believe that no sexual sin is beyond the reach of God’s grace. All who repent and trust in Christ are washed, sanctified, and justified in His name, and we welcome them as brothers and sisters.

We believe that every person is to be treated with dignity, kindness, and love. Hateful or harassing words or actions toward anyone, including those who disagree with us, have no place among the people of God. We aim to speak the truth in love.

Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18-24; Malachi 2:14-15; Matthew 5:27-28; 19:4-6; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 6:9-11, 18-20; 7:2, 7-8; Ephesians 4:15; 5:31-32; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5; Hebrews 13:4

XVIII. OF THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE

We believe that all human life is sacred, because every person is made in the image of God. Every human life is a gift from God, from conception to natural death, and is to be protected and cherished. This includes the unborn, the elderly, the sick, and people with disabilities.

We believe that the deliberate taking of innocent human life is murder. This includes abortion, euthanasia, and assisted suicide. Our days are in God’s hand, not ours. Declining or withdrawing medical treatment that only prolongs the process of dying is not the same as taking a life.

We believe that God’s people are called to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. We are to care for mothers facing difficult pregnancies, for orphans, and for widows, and to receive children as a gift from the Lord.

We believe that God forgives all who repent and trust in Christ, including those who have taken part in an abortion. In Christ there is no condemnation.

Genesis 1:27; 9:6; Exodus 20:13; Psalms 31:15; 127:3; 139:13-16; Proverbs 31:8-9; Jeremiah 1:5; Luke 1:41-44; Romans 8:1; James 1:27; 3:9; 1 John 1:9

XIX. OF FINAL AUTHORITY FOR FAITH AND PRACTICE

We believe that the Holy Scriptures are the supreme and final authority for all that we believe and practice. For the purposes of Antioch Fellowship’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our pastors are the church’s final interpretive authority on the meaning and application of Scripture and of this confession.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

XX. OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED

We believe that there is a radical and essential difference between the righteous and the wicked; that such only as through faith are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and sanctified by the Spirit of our God, are truly righteous in His esteem; while all such as continue in impenitence and unbelief are in His sight wicked, and under the curse; and this distinction holds among men both in and after death.

Malachi 3:18; Proverbs 12:26; Isaiah 5:20; Genesis 18:23; Jeremiah 15:19; Acts 10:34-35; Romans 6:16; 1:17; 7:6; 1 John 2:29; 3:7; Romans 6:18, 22; 1 Corinthians 11:32; Proverbs 11:31; 1 Peter 4:17-18; 1 John 5:19; Galatians 3:10; John 3:36; Isaiah 57:21; Psalm 10:4; Isaiah 55:6-7; Proverbs 14:32; Luke 16:25; John 8:21-24; Proverbs 10:24; Luke 12:4-5; 9:23-26; Ecclesiastes 3:17; Matthew 7:13-14

XXI. OF THE WORLD TO COME

We believe that the end of the world is approaching; that at the Last Day Christ will descend from heaven, and raise the dead from the grave to final retribution; that a solemn separation will then take place; that the wicked will be adjudged to endless punishment, and the righteous to endless joy; and that this judgment will fix forever the final state of men in heaven or hell, on principles of righteousness.

1 Peter 4:7; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Hebrews 1:10-12; Matthew 24:35; 1 John 2:17; Matthew 28:20; 13:39-40; 2 Peter 3:3-13; Acts 1:11; Revelation 1:7; Hebrews 9:28; Acts 3:21; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:1-11; Acts 24:15; 1 Corinthians 15:12-58; Luke 14:14; Daniel 12:2; John 5:28-29; 6:40; 11:25-26; 2 Timothy 1:10; Acts 10:42; Matthew 13:49; 13:37-43; 24:30-31; 25:31-46; Revelation 22:11; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Mark 9:43-48; 2 Peter 2:9; Jude 7; Philippians 3:19; Romans 6:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; John 4:36; 2 Corinthians 4:18; Romans 3:5-6; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12; Hebrews 6:1-2; 1 Corinthians 4:5; Acts 17:31; Romans 2:2-16; Revelation 20:11-12; 1 John 2:28; 4:17; 2 Peter 3:11-12

Articles I and III through XVI, XX, and XXI are adapted from the New Hampshire Confession of Faith (1833). The sections of Article II on God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are adapted from the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. Articles XVII through XIX are Antioch Fellowship’s own.