CONFESSION OF FAITH
THE ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Constantinople, Turkey July 1, 1846
(abbreviated)

   
   1. I believe in the existence of one only living and true God, the creator, preserver, 
      and governor of the universe. 
   2. I believe that the one God exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the 
      Holy Spirit. 
   3. I believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by 
      inspiration of God, and are a revelation of His will to men, and the sufficient and 
      only rule of faith and practice. 
   4. I believe that mankind, in their natural state, are destitute of holiness, under the 
      power of sin, and worthy of the wrath of God. 
   5. I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, is the only savior of sinners, and that by 
      His perfect obedience, sufferings, and death, He made full atonement as the only 
      sacrifice for sin, so that all who believe in Him will surely be saved. 
   6. I believe that due to the pervasive sinfulness of man, all must be regenerated by 
      the power of the Holy Spirit in order to be saved. 
   7. I believe that we are justified by the righteousness of Christ alone, through faith, and 
      not by any deeds of our own; and that while good works are inseparable from a true 
      and living faith, they can never be the meritorious ground of salvation before God.
   8. I believe that holiness of life, and love for God, for our fellowmen, and for 
      ourselves, are essential evidences of the Christian character. 
   9. I believe that, besides God, no other being is to be worshiped and adored, and that 
      all three persons of the sacred Trinity are worthy of our worship, which, to be 
      acceptable, must be offered through no other mediation than that of Jesus Christ. 
   10. I believe that there will be a resurrection of the dead and a day of judgment; and 
      that the happiness of the righteous, and the punishment of the wicked, commence at 
      death, and continue forever. 
   11. I believe that any number of true Christians, duly organized, constitute a Church 
      of Christ, of which Christ is the only Head; and that the sacraments of the Church 
      are baptism and communion. 
   12. I believe that Christ appointed the preaching of the gospel for the conversion of 
      men and for the instruction of His people, and that it is the duty of His church to 
      carry into effect the Savior’s command, “Go into all the world, and preach the gospel 
      to everyone.” 

Armenian Evangelical Literature

The Armenian Evangelical Church and the Armenian People - Rev. Dr. Hagop A. Chakmakjian
Armenian Evangelical Identity - Historical and Theological Perspectives - Rev. Barkev N. Darakjian
The Armenian Evangelical Witness to the Armenian People - Rev. Dr. Vahan H. Tootikian
Being Obedient to the Heavenly Vision - Rev. Dr. Movses B. Janbazian
The Blessed Nation - Rev. Edward S. Tovmassian
Considerations for the Future of the Armenian Reformation in North America - Rev. Stephen D. Muncherian
The Contributions of the Armenian Evangelical Church to the Armenian People - Rev. D. Vahan H. Tootikian
The Evangelical Dimension in the Armenian Church - Dr. Mihran S. Agbabian, Ph.D.
Evangelism in the Early Armenian Evangelical Church - Rev. Barkev. N. Darakjian
Evangelism, or Proselytism? - Rev. Barkev N. Darakjian
Fundamental Armenian Evangelical Teachings - Rev. Dr. Giragos Chopourian
Mary:  Mother of God or Mother of Christ? - Rev. Barkev N. Darakjian
Missions, Our Mission - Dr. Gilbert G. Bilezikian, Th.D.
Reflections on the 1700th Anniversary of Christianity - Dr. Setrag Khoshafian, Ph.D.
The Armenian Evangelical Church (1846-1996) An Historical Overview - Rev. Karl V. Avakian
The Rise of the Evangelical Movement Among Armenians - Review of Facts and Interpretations - Rev. Antranig Bedikian
The Role of the Layperson in the Armenian Evangelical Church - Rev. L. Nishan Bakalian
Transport Me From The Past To The Future - Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian

is affiliated with two important organizations.

The Armenian Evangelical Union of North America (AEUNA)

Armenian Evangelical Union of North America
c/o Rev. Joseph Matossian- Minister to the AEUNA
609 East Colorado Street
Glendale, CA 91205-1709
(818) 500-8839 (Office)
(818) 500-8297 (FAX)
E-Mail: ministertotheunion@aeuna.org

Website: http://www.aeuna.org

The Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA)

Armenian Missionary Association of America
c/o Mr. Steve Aharonian - President
31 West Century Rd.
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone- 201-265-2607/2608
FAX- 201-265-6015
E-Mail: amaa@amaa.org

Website: http://www.amaa.org/