“I continue to dream and pray about a revival of holiness in our day that moves forth in mission and creates authentic community in which each person can be unleashed through the empowerment of the Spirit to fulfill God's creational intentions.”
As part of the Church of the Nazarene, we are...
A Christian People
A Holiness People
A Missional People
Articles of Faith
The Church of the Nazarene has 16 Articles of Faith
which are summarized below:
which are summarized below:
The Triune God
We believe in one God, the Creator of all things. He makes Himself known to us as Father, Son, and Spirit.
Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 13:14
Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 13:14
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit and that He is active in the world today.
John 14:15-18, 16:7-15; Romans 8:1-27
John 14:15-18, 16:7-15; Romans 8:1-27
Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, who is both God and man. He became like us to show us what God is like and to teach us how we might have eternal life.
Matthew 1:20-25, 16:15-16; John 1:1-18
Matthew 1:20-25, 16:15-16; John 1:1-18
The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Bible is the Word of God and tells us all we need to know about how to have eternal life and how to live with integrity.
2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2Peter 1:20-21
2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2Peter 1:20-21
Sin, Original and Personal
We believe that we are all sinners by both nature and act and need God's forgiveness and cleansing.
Genesis 3; Romans 3:23, 5:12-14, 6:15-23
Genesis 3; Romans 3:23, 5:12-14, 6:15-23
Prevenient Grace
We believe that God enables us to turn from sin, but that He does not force us to do so.
Genesis 2:16-17; John 1:12; Galatians 6:7-8
Genesis 2:16-17; John 1:12; Galatians 6:7-8
Atonement
We believe that Jesus Christ died on the Cross and that by trusting in His death and resurrection we can be restored to a right relationship with God.
Isaiah 53:5-6; John 3:14-17
Isaiah 53:5-6; John 3:14-17
Repentance
We believe that when we turn from sin and trust in Christ, we are forgiven for the acts of sin.
Isaiah 55:6-7; Acts 2:38
Isaiah 55:6-7; Acts 2:38
Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption
We believe that when we trust in Christ and are forgiven, we become part of the family of God.
Acts 13:39; Titus 3:4-7; Galatians 4:47
Acts 13:39; Titus 3:4-7; Galatians 4:47
The Church
We believe that God uses the Church to fulfill His plans for the world until Christ returns.
Matthew 28:1-20; Acts 2:37-41
Matthew 28:1-20; Acts 2:37-41
Christian Holiness and Entire Sanctification
We believe that God's Spirit desires to cleanse His people from the nature of sin enabling them to live consistently above reproach. Our strength for living with integrity and love comes from His presence in us.
Matthew 3:11, 22:37-40; 1 John 4:1-18
Matthew 3:11, 22:37-40; 1 John 4:1-18
Baptism
We believe in baptism and urge people to be baptized to publicly affirm their faith.
Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 2:37-41
Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 2:37-41
The Lord's Supper
We believe in the Lord's Supper (Holy Communion).
Matthew 26:26-29
Matthew 26:26-29
Second Coming of Christ
We believe that Jesus is coming again.
John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Divine Healing
We believe God can heal and we pray for healing. We also believe that God can work through medical science.
2 Corinthians 12:7-10; James 5:13-16
2 Corinthians 12:7-10; James 5:13-16
Resurrection, Judgement, and Destiny
We believe that everyone will face the judgment of God with its rewards and punishments.
Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 20:11-15
Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 20:11-15
For more information, please check out the official Church of the Nazarene website: www.nazarene.org