16 Fundamental
Truths of the Assemblies of God
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These are
nonnegotiable tenets of faith that all Assemblies of
God churches adhere to. This list is derived from
the official Statement of Fundamental Truths. Click
links below to see the complete original statement
with scriptures.
- 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. This millennial reign will
bring the salvation of national Israel and the
establishment of universal peace.
- 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!'
