United Methodist

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ProtestantMainline

Mainline Methodist, more progressive on social issues

Founded
1968
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Membership
6.2 million members worldwide
Key Documents
Book of Discipline, Book of Worship, Articles of Religion

Theological Positions

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People who never hear the gospel cannot be saved.

Evangelism & Missions / neutral

Jesus died on the cross for our sins.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus is the only way to salvation.

Jesus / agree

Jesus never sinned during His earthly life.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus was born of a virgin.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

A person can lose their salvation.

Salvation / agree

A person must be born again to be saved.

Salvation / stronglyAgree

God chooses who will be saved before they believe.

Salvation / disagree

Writings and Documents

Articles of Religion

Article V of Wesley’s edited 1784 Articles of Religion affirms the sufficiency of Scripture for salvation—foundational doctrine in United Methodism.

Source: Articles of Religion, Article V

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Social Principles

Introductory paragraph to Part IV of the UM Book of Discipline outlining the denomination’s teachings on human relationships, economic justice, creation care, and peace.

Source: Book of Discipline, Social Principles Preface

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The Book of Doctrines & Discipline

The Book of Doctrines & Discipline is the foundational document for the Global Methodist Church, outlining the denomination’s beliefs and practices.

Source: Global Methodist Church

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The Confession of Faith

Article IV of the 1968 Confession of Faith (EUB) received by the UMC, summarizing Scripture’s authority and purpose.

Source: Confession of Faith, Article IV

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