J. L. Dagg, D.D., Manual of Theology. A Treatise on Christian Doctrine (Philadelphia: American Baptist Publication Society, 1871), Book V, ch. I, "Duty of Believing in Jesus Christ," pp. 177–178

Faith in Christ is necessary to salvation. We may believe many things that God has said in his Holy Word, without believing in Christ; and we may believe many truths concerning Christ, without possessing that faith in hi…