Other Statements of Faith

Over the ages, as various denominations have responded to divisive issues of the time, they have defined other statements, beyond what is stated in the creeds, to clarify what they believe. You can find many on the internet, and I have listed below the links to some of these. Their statements of faith can be a useful reference to see how churches have responded to questions on belief.

Other Statements – examples of content:

• Inspiration and authority of the Bible, being wholly true as the Word of God, and the source for doctrine and teaching.
• As per the creeds – triune nature of God.
• That the nature of Jesus Christ is both true God and true man.
• Man was created in the image of God, fell into sin and separated from God, is responsible for his sin, but retains a natural knowledge of God.
• That Jesus suffered and died on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice for our sin, to reconcile us to God.
• As per the creeds – Jesus resurrection, ascension, and coming return.
• Jesus’ sacrifice, death, and resurrection secured forgiveness and resurrection for all who repent and believe.
• Faith in Christ is the only means by which forgiveness of sin and salvation is received.
• Conversion, repentance, and faith, are gifts of God through the Holy Spirit, which may be rejected by hearers.
• The indwelling of the Holy Spirit for all who receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Salvation and fellowship with God is given to all who place their faith and trust in Jesus, and who receive Him to live within them through the Holy Spirit.
• The church is the invisible communion of all who believe in Christ as their Saviour.
• The return of Jesus to judge the world; to receive into glory those who have believed in Him, and the resurrection to judgment of unbelievers.

Links to some statements

These are some of the references you can find on the internet.

Anglican Church: 39 Articles of Religion

Lutheran Church of Australia: What Lutherans believe:

Baptist Churches of South Australia: Foundation Values

US Presbyterian: What we believe

Pittsburgh Bible Baptist: Statement of Faith

Gateway Baptist church: Faith Statement

The Catholic Church of S. E. Queensland: key Catholic beliefs