Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Washougal United Methodist Church based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
God
We believe in the one true, holy and living God, Eternal Spirit, who is Creator, Sovereign and Preserver of all things visible and invisible. God is infinite in power, wisdom, justice, goodness and love, and rules with gracious regard for the well-being and salvation of people, to the glory of God's name. We believe the one God reveals themself as the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, distinct but inseparable, eternally one in essence and power.
The Bible
We believe the Holy Bible, Old and New Testaments, reveals the Word of God so far as it is necessary for our salvation. It is to be received through the Holy Spirit as the true rule and guide for faith and practice. Whatever is not revealed in or established by the Holy Scriptures is not to be made an article of faith nor is it to be taught as essential to salvation.
The Church
We believe the Christian Church is the community of all true believers under the Lordship of Christ. We believe it is one, holy, apostolic and catholic (universal). It is the redemptive fellowship in which the Word of God is preached by people divinely called, and the sacraments are duly administered according to Christ's own appointment. Under the discipline of the Holy Spirit the Church exists for the maintenance of worship, the edification of believers and the redemption of the world.
Salvation
We believe God was in Christ reconciling the world to themself. The offering Christ freely made on the cross is the perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world, redeeming people from all sin, so that no other satisfaction is required.
Washougal United Methodist Church is part of the worldwide United Methodist denomination. You can learn more about our denominational values and beliefs by clicking HERE.