Church of the Nazarene

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ProtestantHoliness

Holiness movement, emphasis on entire sanctification

Founded
1908
Headquarters
Lenexa, Kansas, USA
Membership
2.5 million worldwide
Key Documents
Articles of Faith, Manual of the Church of the Nazarene

Theological Positions

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All people will eventually be saved (universalism).

End Times / stronglyDisagree

Believers will be resurrected with physical bodies.

End Times / stronglyAgree

Heaven and hell are real, eternal destinations.

End Times / stronglyAgree

Jesus will return physically in the future.

End Times / stronglyAgree

There will be a final judgment of all people.

End Times / stronglyAgree

Jesus died on the cross for our sins.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus is the only way to salvation.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus never sinned during His earthly life.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus was born of a virgin.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Writings and Documents

Articles of Faith

The Church of the Nazarene's authoritative doctrinal standards covering God, salvation, sanctification, the church, sacraments, and eschatology.

Source: Article of Faith I

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Debtors to Every Man

Founding superintendent Phineas F. Bresee’s oft-quoted evangelistic motto capturing the denomination’s missional heartbeat and call to global proclamation.

Source: Phineas F. Bresee (sermon slogan)

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Manual of the Church of the Nazarene

Authoritative constitution approved by the General Assembly; defines doctrine, polity, and ethical standards that guide global Nazarene life and ministry.

Source: Church of the Nazarene, 2023 Manual Foreword

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