The Articles Of Faith Of The Church Of The Nazarene

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This series explores the Church of the Nazarene’s Articles of Faith with clarity, biblical grounding, and a Wesleyan-Holiness perspective. Each article is covered in its own lesson, with practical takeaways and resources for deeper study. Use this page as your hub to follow the full journey.

Articles

The Trinity
One God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—eternally one in essence and three in persons.
Jesus Christ
True God and true man—His life, death, resurrection, and saving work.
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit’s personhood and work—conviction, regeneration, holiness, empowerment.
Holy Scripture
The authority, inspiration, and sufficiency of Scripture for Christian faith and life.
Sin
Original sin, personal sin, the fall, and our need for God’s redeeming grace.
Atonement
Christ’s saving work—universal in provision, effective through faith.
Prevenient Grace
God’s grace at work before we believe—awakening, drawing, enabling response.
Repentance
A genuine turning from sin toward God, made possible by His grace.
Justification, Regeneration, & Adoption
Salvation’s threefold blessing—pardon, new life, and belonging in God’s family.
Christian Holiness & Entire Sanctification
A cleansed heart, a Spirit-filled life, and love made complete in Christ.
The Church
One, holy, universal, and apostolic—Christ’s body in the world.
Baptism
A sacrament of faith, covenant, and identification with Christ and His Church.
The Lord’s Supper
A means of grace—remembering, receiving, and anticipating Christ’s return.
Divine Healing
Does God still heal? Exploring Scripture, theology, and Christian experience.
The Second Coming of Christ
The blessed hope—Christ will return to renew creation and judge the world.
Resurrection, Judgment, & Destiny
The resurrection of the dead, final judgment, and eternal destinies.


Recommended Resources

Manual of the Church of the Nazarene
The official doctrinal and organizational handbook of the denomination.
Articles of Faith: What Nazarenes Believe and Why
A clear, readable introduction to Nazarene doctrine and theology.
Here We Stand: Where Nazarenes Fit in the Religious Marketplace
Explains the Nazarene identity within the wider Christian tradition.
We Believe: Articles of Faith for the Global Nazarene Family
A global, pastoral, and devotional look at Nazarene beliefs.


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