What We Believe
As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene,
Lafayette Church of the Nazarene stands in the
Wesleyan evangelical tradition, as summarized in the
"Articles of Faith" in the Manual,
Church of the Nazarene.
Lafayette Church of the Nazarene stands in the
Wesleyan evangelical tradition, as summarized in the
"Articles of Faith" in the Manual,
Church of the Nazarene.
WE BELIEVE
in one God—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
WE BELIEVE
that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living
WE BELIEVE
that human beings are born with a fallen nature, and are, therefore, inclined to evil, and that continually.
WE BELIEVE
that the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
WE BELIEVE
that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that whosoever repents and believes on the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and
saved from the dominion of sin.
saved from the dominion of sin.
WE BELIEVE
that believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to regeneration, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
WE BELIEVE
that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also to the entire sanctification of believers.
WE BELIEVE
that our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.