Below you will find a statement of beliefs outlined in '16 Fundamental
Truths' we abide by; you will also finds links to an outside website for the
General Council of the Assemblies of God, which go into more detail
concerning these belief statements.
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 Godrevealed 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 Sinushering 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!'