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The Bible is inspired

The scriptures of the entire Bible are verbally inspired by God. It was not just the ideas that were inspired; even the choice of words was inspired as the original writers were moved by God to write what He wanted them to say. We therefore believe that (1) the scriptures are God’s revelation of himself to mankind, (2) they are infallible (never wrong), and (3) they are the divinely authoritative guide for our faith, belief and manner of living (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Peter 1:21).

One True God

There is one true God. He has revealed himself as having always existed without any outside cause or agent bringing Him into being (Isaiah 43:10). He is the creator of heaven and earth (Genesis 1:1) and the One who redeems, saves, or rescues mankind from sin and its painful consequences (Isaiah 43:11). God has further revealed himself as a single being (Deuteronomy 6:4) consisting of three interrelated persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19, Luke 3:22). This concept of one God or Being of three persons is called the Trinity.

The Lord Jesus Christ is Fully God

The Lord Jesus Christ, the son of God, has always existed. He too without beginning or end (Revelation 1:8). In order to complete His earthly sacrificial mission, He became human by being born of a virgin, conceived by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:31, 35). He lived a perfect life, absolutely without sin (Hebrew 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22). While on earth he worked many miracles through the anointing of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:22, 10:38). In order to restore fallen mankind, He died on the cross as a substitute for the sins of every person (1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21). He was raised from the dead by the supernatural power of God (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 6:14, 15:4). Since His resurrection He has been exalted (honored), and is seated at the right hand of God (Acts 1:9, 11, 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrew 1:3 ).

The Fall of Mankind

Mankind was created good and upright: for God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” However, mankind by willful choice, ignored God’s instructions… choosing to engage in what they knew was wrong and evil. As a result, mankind fell from innocence and goodness and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God (Genesis 1:26-27, 2:17, 3:6; Romans 5:12-19).

SANTIFICATION

“According to God’s promise, we look for new heavens and new earth, where righteousness will dwell and reign forever” (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21, 22).

THE FINAL JUDGEMENT

There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead- those who have died without accepting Christ’s salvation-will be raised and judged according to the way they lived. Anyone whose name is not found written in the Book of Life (the recorded list of people who received Christ’s forgiveness), together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, will be sent to everlasting punishment in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone (sulphur), which is the second death (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 19:20, 20:11-15, 21:8).

THE MILLENIAL REIGN OF CHRIST

It sometimes seems that Satan has the world so enslaved in his grasp that conditions have no chance of improving. But God is not dead, as some skeptics claim. He has declared that world conditions will become increasingly bad before He comes for his own and begins the sequence of end-time events.

THE BLESSED HOPE

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).

DIVINE HEALING

Divine healing from God is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided in the Atonement (Christ’s suffering and death for our reconciliation with God). Healing is a privilege of all believers (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; James 5:14-16).

THE MINISTRY

An important New Testament teaching is “the priesthood of all believers.” All Spirit-filled believers in a local Pentecostal assembly should be prompted by the spirit to minister to or edify the rest of the body in some way. But new believers must be discipled or trained to minister and serve. So God has provided that there be spiritual leaders who teach and lead the congregation to serve (minister to) spiritual and material needs both in and outside the local Church.

THE CHURCH AND ITS MISSION

The church as described in the Bible consists of all people who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ as the only remedy for their sins. The Church includes all Christians and has no boundaries as to age, race, gender, or denomination. It is the Body of Christ, the dwelling place of God through the Holy Spirit. Christ is the head of the Church. He has made every provision for the fulfillment of “ the church’s” Great Commission (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15). Each Christian is an integral part of that Church. The names of all true believers (those making up the Church) are written in heaven (Ephesians 1:22-23, 2:22; Hebrew 12:23).

THE INITIAL PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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 (Acts 2:4).
This form of speaking in tongues is basically the same as the gift of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:4-10, 28). The difference is the purpose and use.

THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The word ghost in the 16th century King James Version of the Bible meant only what we today understand by the word spirit.
All believers are entitled to receive 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. [some reference in the Bible speak of “the Holy Ghost and fire.”

THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH

Some churches use the term sacraments instead of ordinances. Sacraments, however, carries for many people the idea that a spiritual work takes place in a person when the sacrament is received or experienced. The Assemblies of God chooses to call water baptism and holy Communion ordinances because they are religious practices ordained or established by Jesus himself. In fulfilling these spiritual duties Christians are reminded of an important work that has already taken place in the heart of the believers.

THE SALVATION OF MANKIND

The Experience of Salvation salvation is received as a person (1) repents before God for his sins and sinful nature or inclinations, and (2) believes or has faith in the fact that the death and resurrection (supernatural restoration to life) of Jesus Christ removes and brings forgiveness for his sin. In response to placing faith in God’s love and freely given salvation, one experiences the washing of regeneration (or spiritual rebirth), the renewing work of the Holy Spirit and is declared righteous (right with God). Regeneration, renewal, and justification (justified, or made right with God) are words describing what happens at salvation, a person becomes heir to God’s promised hope of eternal or everlasting life (Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11, 3:5-7).

THE NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH

“According to God’s promise, we look for new heavens and new earth, where righteousness will dwell and reign forever” (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21, 22).

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Public education is crying out for leaders. This may seem strange when there is no shortage of people in leadership positions.

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Public education is crying out for leaders. This may seem strange when there is no shortage of people in leadership positions.