1) The Triune God 

 "We believe in one eternally existent, infinite God—Sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the universe—revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is holy, loving, and just."

2) Jesus Christ

"We believe in Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity, fully God and fully man. He became incarnate through the virgin birth, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and intercedes for us."

3) The Holy Spirit

"We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity, active in the world—convicting of sin, regenerating believers, sanctifying, and guiding into all truth."

4) The Holy Scriptures

"We believe the Bible (66 books of the Old and New Testaments) is inspired by God and contains all truth necessary for salvation and Christian living. "

5) Sin, Original & Personal 

"We believe sin entered through Adam’s disobedience. Original sin affects all people, and personal sin is a willful violation of God’s known law."

6) Atonement

"We believe Jesus Christ’s sacrificial death provides full atonement for all sin. This atonement is available to everyone but effective only for those who receive it by faith."

7) Previenient Grace

"We believe God's grace is at work before we are aware of it, drawing us toward Him, enabling our response to the gospel, and preparing the heart for salvation."

8) Repentance 

"We believe repentance is a sincere turning away from sin and turning toward God, with a desire to live in obedience to His will."

9) Justification, Regeneration, & Adoption

"We believe that when people repent and believe in Jesus Christ, they are justified (forgiven), regenerated (made new), and adopted into God's family."

10) Christian Holiness & Entire Sanctification

"We believe God calls believers to a life of holiness. Entire sanctification is a second work of grace, cleansing the heart from sin and filling the believer with love through the Holy Spirit."

11) The Church

"We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, composed of all who believe in Him. It exists to worship, disciple, serve, and carry out the mission of Christ in the world."

12) Baptism

"We believe baptism is a sacrament instituted by Christ, symbolizing the believer’s acceptance of the atonement and new life in Christ. It may be administered by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion."

13) The Lord's Supper

"We believe the Lord’s Supper is a sacrament that proclaims Christ’s death and resurrection, and looks forward to His return. It is a means of grace and an act of remembrance and unity for believers."

14) Divine Healing

"We believe in the biblical teaching of divine healing. God may heal in response to prayer and also through medical means. The Church is encouraged to offer prayer for the sick."

15) The Second Coming of Christ

"We believe Jesus Christ will return in glory and power. The dead in Christ will rise, and all believers will be gathered with Him. His coming inspires holy living and hope."

16) Resurrection , Judgement, & Destiny

"We believe in the bodily resurrection of all people: the righteous to everlasting life and the wicked to eternal separation from God. Each person will face final judgment."

*Church of the Nazarene Manual 2023 Edition*