Beliefs

What we believe at Crossroads Nazarene Church about Jesus, the Bible, and the Church

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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