Eight Agreed Statements Simplified Version

These are the beliefs Nazarenes hold to be true. They are common to Christians world–wide:

Eight Agreed Statements
Articles of Faith

We believe in one God who has expressed himself in personal ways. W Our mission in the Church of the Nazarene is to respond to the Great Commission and be a holy people.

In pursuit of that mission, we carry with us the theme Jesus . . . The Hope. We are called to share Christ to all people everywhere. He alone offers hope in an otherwise hopeless and often hostile world.

The unprecedented opportunities for evangelism worldwide are challenging us in ways not previously experienced. We seek to be good stewards of the resources God has placed at our disposal to do His will and work.

It is the privilege of those who serve in this office to support the many methods our denomination's organizations use to accomplish the mission.

We are pleased to participate in helping people know Jesus . . . The Hope.

We know God’s personality as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We believe the Bible communicates God’s saving message and is our reliable authority in all matters related to faith and Christian living.

We believe that all humankind struggles with a downward pull.

We believe that unless we experience God’s help and salvation through a faith commitment to Jesus Christ, our future is one of eternal separation from God and all that is good.

We believe the love and grace of God is extended to every person in the provision Jesus Christ made in his death and resurrection. By turning from our own selfishness and trusting Jesus Christ, we experience a new life, being freed from the old patterns of self–destructive acts called sin.