What Kingsview Free Methodist Church Believes

What is a Methodist? Simply put, a Methodist is a person who has come to faith in Christ and joined this “movement” of God. Methodism is a dynamic “movement” of the spirit, rather than a static organization or even a denomination. At its core is the belief that:
1. All can be saved from their sins
2. All can know they are saved and
3. All can experience holiness or Christian perfection which is God’s work of cleansing and empowering the believer into maturity.
We are always changing and growing as God moves us along this continuum or journey called the Christian life.

About God
The Holy Trinity
We believe in one living and true God, eternally existent and equal in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Son
His Incarnation - We believe that Jesus, truly God, came in human flesh to reconcile us to God.
His Resurrection and Exaltation - We believe that Jesus was raised victorious from the dead and ascended into heaven as our exalted Lord.

The Holy Spirit
His Person - We believe the Holy Spirit is one with the Father and the Son, equal in deity, majesty and power.
His Work in Salvation - We believe the Holy Spirit is the administrator of God’s saving work in our lives.
His Relation to the Church - We believe the Holy Spirit gives witnessing power to the church.

About the Scriptures
Authority - We believe the Bible is God’s written Word, uniquely inspired and authoritative. Authority of the Old Testament - We believe that the moral commandments of the Old Testament reveal God’s will for His people.
New Testament - We believe that the New Testament fulfills Old, revealing God’s salvation in Jesus Christ.

About Humankind
A Free Moral Person - We believe God created human beings with the capabilities of personal choice.
Law of Life and Love - We believe love is the greatest command, compelling us to respect and care for one another.
Good Works - We believe good works are not the basis of divine favour, but the fruit of obedient trust in Christ.

About Salvation
Christ’s Sacrifice - We believe Christ’s sacrificial death atones fully for our sins.
The New Life in Christ - We believe a new life is possible in Christ Jesus:

  • Through justification; we are brought into a right relationship with God.
  • Through regeneration; we are born again, and begin a new life.
  • Through adoption; we become God’s children.


    • Entire Sanctification - We believe God’s indwelling Spirit can enable believers to be holy, loving and effective servants.
    Restoration - We believe those who sin and sever their relationship with Christ may be forgiven and restored.

    About the Church
    The Church - We believe the church exists to minister God’s redeeming grace to all persons.
    The Language of Worship - We believe public worship should be conducted in the common language of the people.
    The Holy Sacraments - We believe Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are special means of grace:
  • Baptism we receive as a symbol of God’s new covenant with us;
  • The Lord’s Supper we receive as a sacrament of our redemption by Christ’s death.

    • br> The Kingdom of God - We believe God’s reign on earth will be fully established at Christ’s return.

    About Last Things
    The Return of Christ - We believe Christ’s return is certain and may occur at any time.
    Resurrection - We believe that the dead will be raised at the final judgment.
    Judgment - We believe God will judge the world and all humankind by His righteousness.
    Final Destiny - We believe the eternal destiny of persons will be determined by their response to God’s grace.

    History of the Free Methodist Church
    The Free Methodist Church’s roots are deeply imbedded in the spiritual awakening of 18th century England which gave rise to Methodism throughout the world.
    The term “free” in the denomination’s name was chosen to represent convictions held by our founders: freedom from slavery, free access to pews in a time when people were renting and paying for them (thus discriminating against the poor), freedom in the simplicity of worship, and freedom from vows of secrecy.
    These values shaped our movement as Free Methodists sought to recover the vitality of early Methodism and, before that, early Christianity