our beliefs
Beliefs
GSN is a Bible-believing congregation in the Church of the Nazarene:
The Bible
We believe that the Bible is the inspired and relevant Word of God.
Salvation
We believe that all people have sinned and need God’s grace & forgiveness. This is abundantly available through Jesus’ death on the cross. We believe God draws us to Himself but the decision to respond is ours. We believe that an individual must repent and trust Christ to receive forgiveness and eternal life.
The Christian Life = A Sanctified Life
We believe that as Christians we need to offer our whole lives to God (the biblical word for this is 'sanctification'). When we give ourselves to God in this way, His Spirit can fully mold us into Christlikeness; His perfect love is reflected in our attitudes and actions; and God empowers us to live more abundantly.
The Local Church
We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ, carrying on his purposes in the world.
Healing - Mind, Body, and Spirit
We believe that God can bring healing.
Second Coming
We believe that Jesus Christ is coming again.
Sacraments
We practice the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
The Bible
We believe that the Bible is the inspired and relevant Word of God.
Salvation
We believe that all people have sinned and need God’s grace & forgiveness. This is abundantly available through Jesus’ death on the cross. We believe God draws us to Himself but the decision to respond is ours. We believe that an individual must repent and trust Christ to receive forgiveness and eternal life.
The Christian Life = A Sanctified Life
We believe that as Christians we need to offer our whole lives to God (the biblical word for this is 'sanctification'). When we give ourselves to God in this way, His Spirit can fully mold us into Christlikeness; His perfect love is reflected in our attitudes and actions; and God empowers us to live more abundantly.
The Local Church
We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ, carrying on his purposes in the world.
Healing - Mind, Body, and Spirit
We believe that God can bring healing.
Second Coming
We believe that Jesus Christ is coming again.
Sacraments
We practice the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.