BX 9941 A37 A Introduction NUMBER of years ago, that venerable Universalist, Dr. G. L. Demarest, prepared a series of questions and answers designed to give to young people and to inquirers a brief outline of the Universalist faith. He called it “A Universalist Catechism," and arranged it to cover a year's time. The catechism was subsequently revised by various hands, and in 1905 the writer was invited to prepare, in connection with it, a series of brief expositions of the several subjects suggested by the questions and answers. Originally appearing in the 66 Sunday School Helper," they were deemed worthy of a more permanent form, and are now presented as a series of brief studies in the larger faith which, it is hoped, may be serviceable for those who desire a hint of the reasons and the reasoning which form the rational basis of the belief in the final and absolute triumph of good over evil. Hartford, 1907. JOHN COLEMAN ADAMS. The Winchester Profession ARTICLE I. We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments contain a revelation of the character of God and of the duty, interest and final destination of mankind. ARTICLE II. We believe that there is one God, whose nature is Love, revealed in one Lord Jesus Christ, by one Holy Spirit of Grace, who will finally restore the whole family of mankind to holiness and happiness. ARTICLE III. We believe that holiness and true happiness are inseparably connected, and that believers ought to be careful to maintain order and practice good works; for these things are good and profitable unto men. The Five Principles of the Universalist Faith I. The Universal Fatherhood of God. II. The spiritual authority and leadership of His Son Jesus Christ. III. The trustworthiness of the Bible as containing a revelation from God. IV. The certainty of just retribution for sin. V. The final harmony of all souls with God. |