Basics of our FaithThe United Methodist Church shares a great deal with other denominations. Explore what we believe about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, and more.
We also have a unique heritage and areas of emphasis. Learn what we mean when we talk about grace, how we serve people around the world, and ways we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. |
Our Christian Beliefs |
United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. According to our foundational statement of beliefs in The Book of Discipline, we share the following basic affirmations in common with all Christian communities:
Our Christian Beliefs: God God, who is one, is revealed in three distinct persons. Read More Our Christian Beliefs: Jesus We believe in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ. God became human in Jesus of Nazareth; and his life, death and resurrection demonstrate God's redeeming love. Read More Our Christian Beliefs: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is God's present activity in our midst. When we sense God's leading, God's challenge, or God's support or comfort, it's the Holy Spirit at work. Read More Our Christian Beliefs: Human Beings Genesis 1:27 asserts that we've been made in the image of the Creator. Like God we have the capacity to love and care, to communicate, and to create. Read More Our Christian Beliefs: The Church The church is the body of Christ, an extension of Christ’s life and ministry in the world today. Read More Our Christian Beliefs: The Bible We believe that the Bible is the primary authority for our faith and practice. Read More Our Christian Beliefs: God’s Reign The kingdom or reign of God is both a present reality and future hope. Read More |