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The Bible is our all-sufficient rule for faith and practice.
This Statement of Fundamental Truths is intended simply as a basis of
fellowship among us (i.e., that we all speak the same thing, 1 Corinthians
1:10 [KJV/NIV];
Acts 2:42 [KJV/NIV]).
The phraseology employed in this Statement is not inspired nor contended
for, but the truth set forth is held to be essential to a full-gospel
ministry. No claim is made that it covers all Biblical truth, only that
it covers our need as to these fundamental doctrines.
- WE BELIEVE...The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design
and plan for mankind.
- WE BELIEVE...There is only One True God–revealed in three persons...Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
- WE BELIEVE...In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's son Jesus
was both human and divine.
- WE BELIEVE...though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin–ushering
evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
- WE BELIEVE...Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through
'Salvation' (accepting Christ's offer of forgiveness for sin). [1 of
4 cardinal doctrines of the A/G]
- WE BELIEVE...and practice two ordinances—(1) Water Baptism by
Immersion after repenting of one's sins and receiving Christ's gift
of salvation, and (2) Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic
remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation.
- WE BELIEVE...the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a Special Experience
Following Salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective
service, just as it did in New Testament times. [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines
of the A/G]
- WE BELIEVE... The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the
Holy Spirit is ‘Speaking in Tongues,’ as experienced on the
Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles.
- WE BELIEVE...Sanctification Initially Occurs at Salvation and is not
only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong
process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer
to God and become more Christlike.
- WE BELIEVE...The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are
lost in sin. We believe 'the Church' is the Body of Christ and consists
of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God's offer of redemption
(regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death
of His son Jesus Christ.
- WE BELIEVE...A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership
Ministry Serves the Church. The Bible teaches that each of us under
leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ, to worship
Him with other believers, and to build up or edify the body of believers–the
Church.
- WE BELIEVE...Divine Healing of the Sick is a Privilege for Christians
Today and is provided for in Christ's atonement (His sacrificial death
on the cross for our sins). [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the A/G]
- WE BELIEVE...in The Blessed Hope—When Jesus Raptures His Church
Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment
in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and
will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be
caught up with them, to be with the Lord forever. [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines
of the A/G]
- WE BELIEVE...in The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns
with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule
over earth for 1,000 years. At that time many in the nation of Israel
will recognize and accept Him as the Messiah, the Savior who died for
them and all mankind.
- WE BELIEVE...A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected
Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment
in a punishing lake of fire.
- WE BELIEVE...and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New
Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have
accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following
His millennial reign on Earth. 'And so shall we forever be with the
Lord!'
To see the complete original statement with scriptures, please visit
the Assemblies
of God Beliefs web site.
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