Key Christian Beliefs

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The Assemblies of God adopts the Statement of Fundamental Truths in order to:

  • Create a new set of scriptures to follow.
  • Establish a hierarchy of leadership within the church.
  • Isolate themselves from other Christian denominations.
  • Maintain general unity and purpose. (correct)

According to the Assemblies of God, what role do the Holy Scriptures play?

  • They are open to individual interpretation and therefore not binding.
  • They are a collection of historical documents.
  • They are useful for moral guidance but not relevant to modern life.
  • They are inspired by God and serve as the authoritative rule for faith and conduct. (correct)

The doctrine of the Trinity, as understood by the Assemblies of God, includes the understanding that God manifests Himself as:

  • The eternally self-existent 'I AM'.
  • Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, embodying principles of relationship and association. (correct)
  • A series of prophets throughout history.
  • Three separate and distinct gods.

Which of the following is emphasized as a Scriptural declaration of the Lord Jesus Christ?

<p>His sinless life. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Assemblies of God, what was the primary consequence of man's fall?

<p>Spiritual death, which is separation from God. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Assemblies of God doctrine, how is salvation received?

<p>Through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the inward evidence of salvation?

<p>The direct witness of the Spirit. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do believers undergo baptism?

<p>To declare to the world that they have died with Christ and have been raised to walk in newness of life. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Assemblies of God, what is the significance of Holy Communion?

<p>It is a symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of Jesus Christ, a memorial of His suffering, and a prophecy of His second coming. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What experience are all believers entitled to, according to the Assemblies of God?

<p>The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial physical sign of the baptism of believers in the Holy Ghost?

<p>Speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sanctification primarily understood to be?

<p>An act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Church, according to the Assemblies of God?

<p>To be the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a stated purpose of the Assemblies of God as part of the Church?

<p>To be an agency of God for evangelizing the world. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Assemblies of God emphasizes the need for believers to be baptized in the Holy Spirit to:

<p>Enable them to evangelize in the power of the Spirit with accompanying supernatural signs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the threefold purpose of a divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry?

<p>To lead the Church in evangelization, worship, and building a body of saints. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is divine healing viewed in the Assemblies of God?

<p>It is an integral part of the gospel and a privilege of all believers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Assemblies of God, what is the 'blessed hope' of the Christian?

<p>The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the doctrine of the Millennial Reign of Christ include?

<p>The rapture of the saints followed by Christ's visible return to reign on Earth for one thousand years. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Assemblies of God, what will happen during the Final Judgment?

<p>The wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

The Scriptures Inspired

The verbally inspired Old and New Testaments, the revelation of God to humanity and the infallible rule of faith and conduct.

The One True God

The eternally self-existent "I AM," Creator, Redeemer, embodying the principles of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

The Deity of Jesus Christ

The eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, substitutionary work on the cross, resurrected, and exalted.

The Fall of Man

Man was created good but fell through transgression, incurring physical and spiritual death (separation from God).

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The Salvation of Man

Redemption is possible only through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

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Conditions to Salvation

Received through repentance and faith, regeneration and renewal through the Holy Ghost, justification by grace, becoming an heir to eternal life.

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Evidences of Salvation

The direct witness of the Spirit and a life of righteousness and holiness.

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Ordinances of the Church

Baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper.

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Baptism in Water

Commanded in Scripture for believers, symbolizing death to the old and new life in Christ.

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Holy Communion

Bread and fruit of the vine symbolize sharing in Christ's divine nature, remembering His suffering, and anticipating His return.

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Baptism in the Holy Ghost

Entitlement for all believers, resulting in power for service and ministry.

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Evidence of Holy Ghost Baptism

Speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Acts 2:4).

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Sanctification

Separation from evil and dedication to God.

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The Church and Its Mission

The Body of Christ, indwelt by the Spirit, fulfilling its commission.

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Purpose of Assemblies of God

Agency for world evangelization and corporate worship of God.

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Divine Healing

Integral part of the gospel, provided in the atonement for all believers.

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The Blessed Hope

Resurrection and translation of believers at Christ's return.

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Millennial Reign of Christ

Second coming includes rapture, then a visible reign on earth for 1000 years.

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The Final Judgement

Wicked dead judged, consigned to everlasting punishment.

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New Heavens and Earth

A new, righteous dwelling place promised by God.

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Study Notes

The Scriptures Inspired

  • The Old and New Testaments are inspired by God
  • These scriptures are the revelation of God to humanity
  • Serves as the infallible and authoritative rule for faith and conduct

The One True God

  • The one true God has revealed Himself as the self-existent "I AM."
  • God is the Creator of heaven and earth
  • God is the Redeemer of mankind
  • God embodies the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ

  • The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God
  • Jesus' virgin birth is confirmed
  • Jesus lived a sinless life
  • Jesus performed miracles
  • Jesus' substitutionary work occurred on the cross
  • Jesus experienced bodily resurrection from the dead
  • Jesus was exalted to the right hand of God.

The Fall of Man

  • Man was initially created good and upright and in God's image
  • Man fell through voluntary transgression
  • This transgression resulted in physical and spiritual death, leading to separation from God

The Salvation of Man

  • Redemption is possible only through the shed blood of Jesus Christ
  • Conditions for salvation include repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ
  • Salvation involves regeneration, renewal by the Holy Ghost, and justification by grace through faith, leading to becoming an heir of God with the hope of eternal life
  • Evidences of salvation include the inward witness of the Spirit and a life of righteousness and holiness.

The Ordinances of the Church

  • Baptism by immersion is scripturally commanded
  • Believers are to be baptized upon repentance and faith in Christ
  • Baptism symbolizes dying with Christ and being raised to new life
  • Holy Communion consists of bread and the fruit of the vine
  • Holy Communion symbolizes sharing in the divine nature of Jesus Christ
  • Holy Communion is a memorial of His suffering and death
  • Holy Communion is a prophecy of His second coming

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost

  • All believers are encouraged to seek the Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire
  • Baptism was a normal experience in the early Christian Church
  • It brings power for life and service and bestows gifts for ministry
  • This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the new birth
  • Experiences include fullness of the Spirit, reverence for God, consecration, and love for Christ and the lost

The Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Ghost

  • Speaking with other tongues is the initial physical sign of the baptism in the Holy Ghost

Sanctification

  • Sanctification involves separation from evil and dedication to God
  • Scriptures emphasize the necessity of holiness
  • Sanctification is achieved through recognizing identification with Christ's death and resurrection
  • It is achieved through offering every faculty to the Holy Spirit's dominion

The Church and Its Mission

  • The Church is the Body of Christ and the habitation of God through the Spirit
  • Each believer is part of the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn
  • The Assemblies of God exist to save the lost, facilitate worship, and build a body of believers in the image of Christ
  • These include evangelizing the world and providing a corporate body for worship

The Ministry

  • A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry leads the Church in specific purposes
  • These purposes include evangelization, worship, and building a body of saints.

Divine Healing

  • Divine healing is integral to the gospel
  • Deliverance from sickness is provided in the atonement and is a privilege for all believers

The Blessed Hope

  • The resurrection and translation of those in Christ is the imminent and blessed hope of Christians

The Millennial Reign of Christ

  • The second coming includes the rapture, followed by Christ's return to reign on earth for one thousand years
  • This reign will bring salvation to national Israel and establish universal peace

The Final Judgement

  • A final judgment will occur where the wicked dead will be judged
  • Those not in the Book of Life, along with the devil, his angels, the beast, and the false prophet, will face everlasting punishment

The New Heavens and the New Earth

  • Christians anticipate new heavens and a new earth characterized by righteousness

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