What We Believe

 

Theology is what we believe about God, and that affects how we approach God. Everyone, whether Christian or not, has a theology. We choose to ground our theology in our Wesleyan roots. This arises out of and informs the denomination we are a part of. This means that we tenaciously affirm the essentials of historic Christian orthodoxy and we give grace and latitude in the non-essentials.

Essentials

 

• The Bible is inspired by God and is authoritative in all matters of faith and conduct.

• There is one God who exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

• Jesus Christ is God; we affirm his virgin birth, sinless humanity, and his divine miracles. We also affirm his atoning death, bodily resurrection, and ascension. He continues to mediate for us and he will come again.

• Humanity is spiritually dead because of sin. Our only hope is the merits of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Salvation is a free gift of God, received by faith, accompanied by repentance. The Holy Spirit applies Christ’s work to our lives, giving us spiritual life.

• The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live holy lives that positively affect those around us.

• The Church is made up of all people in whom Christ dwells.

To read more about the Wesleyan Church visit www.wesleyan.org/beliefs.
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