When it comes to our primary beliefs, Cross & Crown is firstly Christian, secondly evangelical and thirdly Reformed.
Firstly, we are Christian
Before anything else, we are followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. In the words of the Nicene Creed, we believe that he is "the only Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of one Being with the Father."
As Christians, we are committed to following Jesus as the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords and the Saviour of the world.
See the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed and Athanasian Creed.
Secondly, we are evangelical
The word "evangelical" comes from the word "good news". As gospel people, we cherish the five "alones" of the Protestant Reformation. The Bible is our only foundation, grace is our only method and faith our only means of salvation, Christ is our only mediator, and God's glory is our only ambition.
As evangelical Christians, we are committed to making and maturing disciples of Jesus from every nation.
See the Lausanne Covenant.
Thirdly, we are Reformed
Along with historic Anglicanism and Presbyterianism, we stand in the Reformed tradition and hold to its foundational confessions. We embrace the sovereignty of God in creation, redemption and the church, and believe that the chief end of all humanity is "to glorify God and enjoy him forever" (Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q1).
As Reformed evangelical Christians, we are committed to joyfully resting in the sovereign grace of God.
See the Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, Canons of Dort and Westminster Confession of Faith