We believe that the rights and privileges of church membership should be
for those who are truly Christian and our official statement of belief is on the
basis of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ. In brief, we believe:

1. In one God - the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
   

2. That the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary
   inspiration, contain all the truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
   

3. That man is born with a fallen nature, and is, therefore, inclined to
   evil, and that continually.
   

4. That the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
   

5. 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.
   

6. That believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to regeneration,
   through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
   

7. That the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth and also to the
   entire sanctification of believers.
   

8. In the return of our Lord, in the resurrection of the dead, and in the
   final judgment.

Last Revised: Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Patchogue Church of the Nazarene (631) 654-3795 Fax: (631) 654-4950