Intro to What We Believe
The General Council of the Assemblies of God adopted 16 beliefs for the Fellowship, which remain virtually unchanged. These 16 beliefs are our Statement of Fundamental Truths.
Four of these beliefs are considered the Core Beliefs of the church. They weave in and through all the teaching, music, preaching, discussions, discipleship… everything we do. The Church’s message revolves around these four defining beliefs. You'll find our Core Beliefs further down on this page.
Four of these beliefs are considered the Core Beliefs of the church. They weave in and through all the teaching, music, preaching, discussions, discipleship… everything we do. The Church’s message revolves around these four defining beliefs. You'll find our Core Beliefs further down on this page.
OUR 16 FUNDAMENTAL TRUTHS
1. We believe the Scriptures are inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.
2. We believe there is only One True God revealed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
3. We believe in the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's Son, Jesus was both human and divine.
4. We believe though originally good, man willingly fell to sin ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
5. We believe every person can have restored fellowship with God through 'Salvation' (accepting Christ's offer of forgiveness for sin). [1 of 4 Core Beliefs of the A/G]
6. 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.
7. 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 Core Beliefs of the A/G]
8. 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.
9. 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.
2. We believe there is only One True God revealed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
3. We believe in the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's Son, Jesus was both human and divine.
4. We believe though originally good, man willingly fell to sin ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
5. We believe every person can have restored fellowship with God through 'Salvation' (accepting Christ's offer of forgiveness for sin). [1 of 4 Core Beliefs of the A/G]
6. 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.
7. 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 Core Beliefs of the A/G]
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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 Core Beliefs of the A/G]
13. 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 Core Beliefs of the A/G]
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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!'
11. 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.
12. 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 Core Beliefs of the A/G]
13. 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 Core Beliefs of the A/G]
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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!'
Core Beliefs
Salvation Through Jesus Christ
Salvation is deliverance from spiritual death and enslavement by sin. God provides salvation for all who believe and accept His free offer of forgiveness. Mankind’s only hope of redemption from the fallen sinful state is through the blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son–blood that was shed as Jesus died on the cross. [The account of the crucifixion of Jesus is recounted by four of His contemporaries: Matthew (chapter 27), Mark (chapter 15), Luke (chapter 23), and John (chapter 19).] (Luke 24:47; John 3:3,16,17; Romans 8:16; 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8,9; 4:24; Titus 2:11-12; 3:5-7)
Divine Healing
Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement, and is the privilege of all believers. (Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16,17; James 5:14-16)
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
All believers are entitled to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit, and therefore should expect and earnestly seek the promise of the Father, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the normal experience of all believers in the early Christian church. With the experience comes the provision of power for victorious Christian living and productive service. It also provides believers with specific spiritual gifts for more effective ministry. The baptism of Christians in the Holy Spirit is accompanied by the initial physical sign of speaking in other tongues (unlearned languages) as the Spirit of God gives them audible expression. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4,8; 2:4; 8:12-17; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31)
The Second Coming of Christ
All Christians who have died will one day rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air. Christians who have not yet died will be raptured or caught up with them, to be with the Lord. Then Christians of all ages will live with God forever. The scriptural truth of the Lord’s soon return is "the blessed hope". (Romans 8:23; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:13)