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.
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WE BELIEVE...The
Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and
plan for mankind.
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WE BELIEVE...There
is only One True God–revealed in three persons...Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
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WE BELIEVE...In
the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's son Jesus was
both human and divine.
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WE BELIEVE...though originally good, Man
Willingly Fell to Sin–ushering evil and death, both
physical and spiritual, into the world.
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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]
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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.
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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]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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]
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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]
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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.
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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.
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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!'