¶3.1 There are two essentials for eternal salvation and each is symbolized in the two sacraments of the church. The sacraments speak symbolically of these two essentials for eternal salvation:

1. The spiritual EXPERIENCE of receiving Christ into one’s spirit, which is realized by faith in a moment of time. “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1: 27.

2. The continuing spiritual RELATIONSHIP of following Christ (abiding in Christ) through faith. “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on Him, if ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8: 31-32. “Abide in me...I am the vine, ye are the branches…If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch…and they are burned.” John 15:4-6.

¶3.2 All members of the Bethel Methodist Church should evidence these essential realities in their daily lives. Such evidence includes a strong desire to be free from committing sin, to assemble with other Christians in public worship, to pray, to fast when so led of the Holy Spirit, to give to the financial support of the church through proportional giving and offerings, and to share the knowledge and understanding of God with others.