WHAT WE BELIEVE
The Church of the Nazarene is the largest denomination in the classical Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. We believe that God calls Christians to a life of holy living that is marked by an act of God, cleansing the heart from original sin, and filling the individual with love for God and humankind.
As a global community of faith, the Church of the Nazarene is commissioned to take the Good News of life in Jesus Christ to people everywhere.
• Our MISSION & VISION •
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
Every organization that survives over time contributes its longevity to a deeply shared combination of purpose, belief, and values. So it is with the Church of the Nazarene. It comes into existence to preach, teach, and model holiness of heart and life as the missional core of its vocation to make Christlike disciples In the nations. Our present and our future as a denomination depends on our faithful participation in the mission of God and our embrace of the distinctive vocation God has given us one of many Christian denominations.
WE BELIEVE in one God–the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
WE BELIEVE that human beings are born with a fallen nature, and are, therefore, inclined to evil, and that continually.
WE BELIEVE that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that whosever repents and believes in the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.
WE BELIEVE that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also to the entire sanctification of believers.
WE BELIEVE that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
WE BELIEVE that the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
WE BELIEVE that believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to regeneration, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
WE BELIEVE that our Lord will return, the deaad will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.