The Methodist Confession
The Doctrinal Standards of Methodism
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.
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.
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.
John Wesley: The Founder of Methodism and His Enduring Legacy
John Wesley was an Anglican priest, Oxford scholar, and tireless evangelist who organized the Methodist movement across Britain and America. His theology of grace, sanctification, and social holiness shaped one of the world's largest Protestant families.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 11, 2026
The Christmas Conference of 1784: The Birth of American Methodism
On Christmas Eve 1784, Methodist preachers gathered in Baltimore to organize the Methodist Episcopal Church in America. They adopted the Articles of Religion, ordained their first bishops, and launched a movement that would reshape American Christianity.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 4, 2026
Prevenient Grace: The Wesleyan Key to Salvation
Prevenient grace is the Wesleyan answer to a hard question: if human beings are spiritually dead in sin, how can they freely respond to God? Wesley's answer — that God's grace precedes and enables every movement toward faith — is the cornerstone of Methodist soteriology.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
March 28, 2026