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Sola scriptura maintains that the Bible (rather than church tradition or ecclesiastical interpretations of the Bible)[7] is the final source of authority for all Christians.

Sola fide holds that salvation comes by faith alone in Jesus as the Christ, rather than through good works.

The need for personal conversion (or being "born again")

Actively expressing and sharing the gospel

A high regard for biblical authority, especially biblical inerrancy

An emphasis on teachings that proclaim the death and resurrection of Jesus.[2]

聖經的至高地位

耶穌基督的榮美

聖靈的主權

得救的必要性

佈道的優先

團契的重要

Triune God. God is one God in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost).[34]

Scripture. The writings in the Old Testament and New Testament are the inspired word of God.

Sin. While human beings were intended to bear the image of God, all humans are sinners for whom that image is distorted. Sin estranges us from God and corrupts human nature such that we cannot heal or save ourselves.[35]

Salvation through Jesus Christ. God's redeeming love is active to save sinners through Jesus' incarnate life and teachings, through his atoning death, his resurrection, his sovereign presence through history, and his promised return.[35]

Sacraments. The UMC recognizes only two sacraments: Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. Other rites such as Confirmation, Ordination, Holy Matrimony, Funerals, and Anointing of the Sick are performed but are not considered sacraments. In Holy Baptism, the Church believes that "Baptism is not only a sign of profession and mark of difference whereby Christians are distinguished from others that are not baptized; but it is also a sign of regeneration or the new birth.[36] It believes that Baptism is a sacrament in which God initiates a covenant with individuals,[37] people become a part of the Church,[37] is not to be repeated,[37] and is a means of grace.[38] The United Methodist Church generally practices Baptism by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion[39] and recognizes Trinitarian formula[40] baptisms from other Christian denominations in good standing.[41] The United Methodist Church affirms the real presence of Christ in Holy Communion,[42] (the bread is an effectual sign of His body crucified on the cross and the cup is an effectual sign of His blood shed for humanity),[43] believes that the celebration is an anamnesis of Jesus’ death,[44] believes the sacrament to be a means of grace,[45] and practices open communion.[46]

Free will. The UMC believes that people, while corrupted by sin, are free to make their own choices because of God's divine grace.

Grace. The UMC believes that God gives unmerited favor freely to all people, though it may be resisted.