About
Statement of Faith
Statement of Faith & Belief
What We Believe
Established in 1913, Northwest Nazarene University is one of seven institutions of higher education in the continental United States sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene. From its beginning, the Church of the Nazarene has been committed to quality education, personal piety, and social justice—a commitment reflected in NNU’s mission and core values. The theology of the Church of the Nazarene affirms Christ’s saving work for all, the gift of free will to respond to God’s grace, and the power to live a holy life. We believe that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the following core beliefs of the Christian faith are essential.
We Believe
In one God—the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
Human beings are born with a fallen nature, and are, therefore, inclined to evil and that continually.
The finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
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.
That believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to regeneration, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also to the entire sanctification of believers.
Our Lord will return, the dead will be raised and the final judgment will take place.