What we believe
The Church of the Nazarene
The Church of the Nazarene is the largest denomination in the classical Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. The doctrine that distinguishes the Church of the Nazarene and other Wesleyan denominations from most other Christian denominations is that of entire sanctification.
Nazarenes believe that God calls Christians to a life of holy living that is marked by an act of God, cleansing the heart from original sin and filling the individual with love for God and humankind.
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The Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene serve as the foundational doctrinal statements that guide our beliefs and practices. These articles express the core beliefs that unite Nazarenes worldwide, affirming the doctrines of the Trinity, salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, the church’s mission, and the call to holiness and service.