What does Connected Naz Believe?
Eight Agreed Statements
These are the beliefs Nazarenes hold to be true. They are common to Christians world-wide.
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We believe in one God – the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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We believe that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
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We believe that man is born with a fallen nature, and is, therefore, inclined to sin.
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We believe that the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
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We believe that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that whosoever repents and believes in the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.
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We believe that believers experience the ministry of the Holy Spirit, enabling them to live godly lives and to continue in spiritual growth.
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We believe that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and to the sanctifying work of God in our lives.
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We believe that our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.