AboutUs - Harbor City Church of the Nazarene

Biblical Beliefs that state who we are as Nazarenes:

1. We believe in one God eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

2. We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that it contains all truth necessary to be saved.

3. We believe that all have sinned and need God's forgiveness and cleansing.

4. We believe that Christ died for our sins and that those that repent and believe on Him will be saved.

5. We believe those who refuse to repent will be eternally lost.

6. We believe that Christians are to be sanctified wholly through the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

7. We believe that Jesus is coming again.

8. We believe in the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper.

Theology:

The Church of the Nazarene is the largest denomination in the Wesleyan-Arminian theological tradition.

The doctrine that distinguishes the Church of the Nazarene and other Wesleyan denominations from most other Christian denominations is that of entire sanctification.

Nazarenes believe that God calls Christians to a life of holy living that is marked by an act of God, cleansing the heart from original sin and filling the individual with love for God and humankind.

This experience is marked by entire consecration of the believer to do God's will and is followed by a life of seeking to serve God through service to others.

Like salvation, entire sanctification is an act of God's grace, not of works.

Our pursuant service to God is an act of love whereby we show our appreciation for the grace that has been extended to us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Why Are We Called Nazarenes?

Jesus was called a Nazarene; His boyhood home was in the town of Nazareth. (Matthew 2:23)
Later, the followers of Jesus were called Nazarenes. (Acts 24:5)
The Apostle Paul, on trial for his life, was accused of being the ringleader of the sect of the Nazarene. (Acts 24:5)

Of course, Jesus did not found any denomination, but because we bear His name it is held in deep respect by us who are members of the Church of the Nazarene. The supreme desire of all Christians should be to be like Jesus. His teachings form the basis of our doctrine, and His life, our example.

Jesus was called a Nazarene; His boyhood home was in the town of Nazareth. (Matthew 2:23)

Later, the followers of Jesus were called Nazarenes. (Acts 24:5)

The Apostle Paul, on trial for his life, was accused of being the ringleader of the sect of the Nazarene. (Acts 24:5)

Of course, Jesus did not found any denomination, but because we bear His name it is held in deep respect by us who are members of the Church of the Nazarene. The supreme desire of all Christians should be to be like Jesus. His teachings form the basis of our doctrine, and His life, our example.