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===Historically Catholic===
Like many movements that have their roots in the tradition of Christianity, the brethren movement holds Brethren hold to the beliefs expressed in the historical Christian <ref>{{cite web|title="Nicene Creed" Historical Creed|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Nicene-Creed|accessdate=31 December 2018|deadurl=no }}</ref> creeds even if many within the movement might not know it.
* Everything is contingent on God
* The Deity and Humanity of Jesus Christ
* The Virgin Birth
* <span style="font-size: 0.939em;">The Second Coming of Christ</span>
===Historically Evangelical===
===Assembly Distinctives===
Though the term has taken on some theological nuance over time, the term popularized used by Harold Mackay in his booklet and personal testimony Assembly Distinctives<ref name=mackay1981>{{Cite book|first=Harold |last=Mackay |title=Assembly Distinctives |publisher=Everyday Publications |location=[[Scarborough, Toronto|Scarborough]], [[Ontario]] |year=1981 |isbn=978-0-88873-049-7 |oclc=15948378}}{{Page needed|date=September 2010}}</ref>, simply refers to what set of beliefs are in-general held by Open some Brethren circles that differentiate them from other Christian assemblies and denominations. Note that these beliefs in and of themselves are not uniquely held by the Open the Brethren, nor are they part of any belief statement, but they are commonly held so as to bear commenting.
* Plurality of Elders
* Expressed lack of a clergy/laity division
* Simplicity
* Supporting missions, some elders, and itinerant speakers with gifts instead of salaries
===Popular and General Beliefs===
* Young Earth Creationist
==External links via WikiPediaReferences==*[https://archive.is/20121209060130/http://www.brethrenonline.org/ Brethren Online]*[http://www.openbrethren.com Open Brethren]*[http://www.plymouthbrethren.org Plymouth Brethren] (online library of Brethren authors)*[http://www.brethrenassembly.com Brethren Assembly]*[http://www.gospelhall.org Gospel Hall]*[http://www.gospelhall.org.uk Gospel Halls] (UK and Ireland)*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080727014436/http://www.brethrenpedia.com/ BrethrenPedia]*[http://www.brethrenarchive.org Brethren Archive] (online archive of historical reference material related to all strands of 'Plymouth Brethren')*[http://www.brethrenhistory.org Brethren Archivists and Historians Network]*[http://www.partnershipuk.org Partnership UK] (support organisation for local churches)