Methodist beliefs

The Methodist Church exists to:

• Increase awareness of God's presence and celebrate God's love [Worship]
• Help people to learn and grow as Christians, through mutual support and care [Learning and Caring]
• Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice [Service]
• Make more followers of Jesus Christ [Evangelism]

 

Beliefs and Worship
Methodists stand within the Protestant tradition of the worldwide Christian Church. Their core beliefs reflect orthodox Christianity. Methodist teaching is sometimes summed up in four particular ideas known as the "four alls".

1. All need to be saved - the doctrine of original sin.
2. All can be saved - Universal Salvation.
3. All can know they are saved - Assurance.
4. All can be saved completely - Christian perfection