Our Beliefs
The Bible
We believe the Bible is inspired by God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
THE TRINITY
We believe in the Trinity, that God is three: Father, Son and Holy Spirit who are one. 2 Corinthians 13:14
The Fall of Man
We believe that all people were created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience fell from perfection. Proverbs 5:12
The Plan of Salvation
We believe that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us, offering forgiveness to all who believe on Him. John 3:16, Romans 5:6
Salvation through Grace
We believe that salvation is not a result of our efforts, but is the free gift of God. Ephesians 2:8-9
Repentance & Acceptance
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are forgiven and become children of God. 1 John 1:12
The New Birth
We believe that salvation is a spiritual new birth that offers new life in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:5-7
Daily Christian Life
We believe that God desires every believer to live for Him daily. Hebrews 6:1, Galatians 2:20
Baptism & Communion
We believe that baptism is an outward sign of an inward work and is encouraged by Christ as a public statement of faith. We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the use of bread and juice of the vine. Matthew 28:19, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25
Holy Living
We believe that one purpose of the Holy Spirit is to fill the believer with power, and that His presence enables believers to live a victorious Christian life. 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
The Spirit-Filled Life
We believe that it is the Will of God that we walk in daily obedience to the guidance of the Spirit. Ephesians 4:15-16, Romans 12:1-2
Spiritual Gifts
We believe that the Holy Spirit has given spiritual gifts to every believer. Spiritual gifts are meant to be used and developed to strengthen the Body of Christ. Romans 12:4-8
Divine Healing
We believe that God heals the sick in answer to the prayer of faith. James 5:14-16
The Second Coming of Christ
We believe in the second coming of Christ where He will come for His church. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
The Final Judgment
We believe that each person will stand someday before the judgment seat of God; and there receive eternal life or death. 2 Corinthians 5:10
Heaven
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of believers. John 14:1-3, Revelation 7:15-17
Hell
We believe that hell is the place of eternal judgment for all who reject Christ as their Savior. Revelation 20:10, 15
Evangelism
We believe that sharing Christ with others is the responsibility and the privilege of all believers. James 5:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Want to learn more?
As a member of the international Church of the Nazarene, we partner with the denomination to take the message of real hope in Jesus Christ to all peoples through the preaching and teaching of the Bible. To learn more about the international Church of the Nazarene's agreed upon statement of beliefs, click here.
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