What We Believe
The Church of the Nazarene is part of the global Christian community. These beliefs are held in common with Christians around the world and shape how we worship, serve, and live as disciples.
Statement of Faith
Our faith is rooted in Scripture, centered in the saving work of Jesus Christ, and lived out through the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit.
We believe in one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by divine inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
We believe human beings are born with a fallen nature and are in need of God's saving grace.
We believe those who finally reject God's grace are separated from God.
We believe the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race, and that all who repent and believe in Christ are justified, regenerated, and saved from the dominion of sin.
We believe the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth and to the entire sanctification of believers.
We believe that believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to regeneration, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.
More detailed information on the Church of the Nazarene's mission, core values, articles of faith, and denominational resources.
Nazarene Mission and Values
Official Church of the Nazarene resources for mission, core values, beliefs, and articles of faith.
View Nazarene.org
These beliefs are not only statements on a page. They shape worship, discipleship, mission, compassion, and the way local churches serve their communities.