... Jesus?

The official United Methodist doctrine is that Jesus was the Son of God, the child of the Virgin Mary and the Holy Spirit, truly God and truly man, who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven. He is eternal Savior and Mediator, who intercedes for us and by him all persons will be judged.

... The Cross?

The official United Methodist doctrine is that sin separated all persons from God. Jesus' death on the cross was an atoning sacrifice, making possible our forgiveness and reconciliation with God. To repent of sin and trust in Jesus Christ are the only requirements for one to receive that salvation made possible by Jesus' death.

The Nicene Creed: "For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate..."

... Sin?

The Official United Methodist doctrine is this: because of rebellion against God going all the way back to Adam, all persons are inclined toward sin and selfishness. Sin means missing the mark of God's righteousness; it means to be in rebellion against God, to disobey his laws. 1 John 3: 4

A person by strength of will power alone cannot forsake sin and please God. Only through an intervention of God's grace can a person overcome sin and become part of the Kingdom of God.

... Salvation?

The official United Methodist doctrine is this: when a person repents of sin and trusts in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, that person is forgiven of sin and receives the gift of eternal salvation (right relationship with God). The Holy Spirit takes up residence in that person, teaching and equipping him or her to be a disciple of Christ, and confirming that the person is indeed a child of God. John 3: 16-17

"We believe regeneration is the renewal of man in righteousness through Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit whereby we are made partakers of the divine nature and experience newness of life. By this new birth the believer becomes reconciled to God and is enabled to serve him with the will and the affections.

"We believe, although we have experienced regeneration, it is possible to depart from grace and fall into sin; and we may even then, by the grace of God, be renewed in righteousness."

... The Resurrection of Jesus?

The official United Methodist doctrine is that Jesus' physical body became alive again after three days in the grave.

The Apostles Creed: "...the third day he rose from the dead..."

... The Trinity?

The official United Methodist doctrine is that God is one God who expresses himself in three ways: as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Isaiah 44:6 , 1 Timothy 2:5

The Apostles Creed: "I believe in God the Father Almighty...And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord...I believe in the Holy Spirit..."

... The Bible?

The official United Methodist doctrine is that the Bible was inspired by God and contains all things necessary for salvation. When read under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Bible is our true rule and guide for faith and practice. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

... Heaven and Hell?

The official United Methodist doctrine is that Jesus will judge the living and the dead. Those who have not accepted Jesus' offer of forgiveness and new life are at risk of living apart from him for all eternity. Jesus Christ alone is empowered to judge one's eternal destiny.  John 5: 28-29

The Nicene Creed: "He (Jesus) will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead."

... The Second Coming?

The official United Methodist doctrine is that Jesus Christ will return again in glory, bringing human history to a close, and inaugurating his Kingdom in all its fullness. Acts 1: 11

The Nicene Creed: "He (Jesus) will come again in glory..."

... The Holy Spirit?

The official United Methodist doctrine is that the Holy Spirit is of one substance with the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit convinces the world of sin, and leads persons to a response in faith to the gospel. The Holy Spirit is the Christian's primary teacher, comforter, and source of power.

The Nicene Creed: "We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets."