FAITH & DOCTRINE

Our Beliefs

Standing firm in Biblical faith, Christian tradition, and the life of the Church.

Rooted in Faith, Guided by Scripture

The Synod of Anglican Episcopal Churches of India is committed to proclaiming and living out the Christian faith, centred on Jesus Christ and grounded in Holy Scripture.

The following statements express the fundamental beliefs and convictions of our Christian community.

01

The Holy Trinity

We believe in one Holy Triune God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and there is no other name given under heaven and earth.

Scripture Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Acts 4:12
02

Holy Scripture

We believe that Holy Scripture is God's written Word.

Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21
03

The Sacraments

We believe in the genuine spiritual power of the Sacraments. A Sacrament is a visible sign instituted by Christ to give grace to His people.

Scripture Matthew 28:19–20; Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
04

Apostolic Succession

We believe in Apostolic Succession through the laying on of hands by the power of the Holy Spirit, continuing the tradition of the Church.

Scripture Acts 6:5–6; Acts 13:2–3; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6
05

Holy Orders

We believe that the Holy Orders of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons are open only to believing men, following biblical practices.

Scripture 1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Timothy 2:11–14
06

Healing

We believe in the power of God to heal the sick and the brokenhearted.

Scripture Psalm 147:3; James 5:14–16; Matthew 9:35
07

Love and Service

We believe that loyalty to our Lord is expressed by loving our fellow men.

Scripture Matthew 22:37–40; John 13:34–35; 1 John 4:20–21
08

Christian Life

We believe in the necessity of inward spiritual development and the outward amendment of life of every Christian.

Scripture Romans 12:1–2; Ephesians 4:22–24; James 2:17–18
09

Biblical Faith and Morality

We stand for Biblical faith and morality.

Scripture Micah 6:8; Romans 12:9–21; Philippians 4:8
10

Holy Matrimony

We affirm that marriage is a sacred bond between a man and a woman.

Scripture Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:31–33
“We stand for Biblical faith and morality.”

Synod of Anglican Episcopal Churches of India