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The Methodist Confession explores the doctrinal standards of the Methodist tradition — including the Articles of Religion, John Wesley's Standard Sermons, and the Explanatory Notes — that define Methodist theological identity.
The Methodist Confession
The Doctrinal Standards of Methodism
About The Methodist Confession
Everything you need to understand this historic confession — its origins, its theology, and its enduring place in the life of the Church.
Ancient Roots
The Methodist Confession is one of the Church's most enduring statements of faith, shaped by real theological controversy and refined by centuries of use.
Theological Clarity
The Methodist Confession answers the most essential questions of the Christian faith — who God is, who Christ is, and what the Church believes together. Explore it article by article.
One Faith, Shared Heritage
With 33,000 denominations and one Church, the historic creeds are our common ground. This site exists to make that shared heritage clearly explained and freely available to every believer, student, and seeker.
Why This Site Exists
The Methodist Confession explores the doctrinal standards of the Methodist tradition — including the Articles of Religion, John Wesley's Standard Sermons, and the Explanatory Notes — that define Methodist theological identity.
The Heavenly Network, in partnership with The Christian Chain, has developed this network of Church Creed and Confession sites in order to make the historic faith of the Church clearly explained, faithfully presented, and freely accessible to every believer, student, and seeker who wants to understand what the whole Church has always believed together.
This site is a scholarly, non-denominational reference site dedicated to the study of The Methodist Confession. Our mission is to make The Confession accessible, academically rigorous, and contextually explained for Christians, theology students, church leaders, and researchers worldwide.
Editorial Standards
- All historical sources and translations are cited and attributed.
- Content is written in an academic, accessible tone for both lay and scholarly readers.
- We are committed to interfaith respect and avoid denominational bias or doctrinal debate.
- Affiliate recommendations are transparently disclosed.
Ephesians 4:4–6"There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call — one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all."
Methodist Tradition
Latest Articles
Explore our most recent writing on this creed — its history, theology, and ongoing significance for the church today.
Wesley's Covenant Renewal Service: A Practice Still Used on New Year's
John Wesley's Covenant Renewal Service, still practiced by many Methodist congregations near New Year's, offers a structured way to formally recommit to Christian discipleship.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
August 24, 2026
From Circuit Riders to a Global Congress: Methodism's Missionary DNA and Lausanne
Methodism's circuit-riding missionary tradition and the 1974 Lausanne Congress's global vision share a common thread -- discover how these two movements connect.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
August 17, 2026
Christian Perfection: Wesley's Most Misunderstood Doctrine
John Wesley's doctrine of Christian perfection, or entire sanctification, is one of Methodism's most distinctive and most misunderstood teachings. Here's what it actually claims.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
August 10, 2026