What Do Evangelicals Believe?

Since there is not universal agreement upon the definition of evangelicals, we mustĀ first make a definitive statement about evangelicals, as related in the following paragraphs. Here, the term “evangelicals” refers to that subset of believers who share the following attributes:

  • Conservative interpretation of the Bible, as well as a conservative world view
  • A belief in, and a desire for, sharing the gospel with others
  • Tolerance of other viewpoints, as opposed to those who might be categorized as “fundamentalists”

Evangelicals view the Bible in a literal and conservative sense. They do not constitute a denomination; rather, they can be found in evangelical Bible churches, non-denominational churches, independent churches, Baptist churches, and Methodist churches, as well as many others. Of course, all evangelicals do not agree on everything, but most will share a general agreement on the
core doctrines of Christianity, as outlined below.

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