16 Fundamental Truths Of The Assemblies Of God

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1. The Scriptures Inspired

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The Scriptures are the revelation of God
to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct.

(2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13;

2 Peter 1:21).

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2. The One True God

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The one true God has revealed himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM,” the Creator of heaven and earth and
the Redeemer of mankind. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

(Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22).

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3. The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ

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a. His virgin birth (Matt 1:23; Luke 1:31,35).
b. His sinless life (Heb 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22).
c. His miracles (Acts 2:22; 10:38). d. His work on the cross (1 Cor 15:3; 2 Cor 5:21). e. His bodily resurrection (Matt 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Cor 15:4).

f. His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 1:9,11; 2:33; Phil 2:9-11; Heb 1:3).

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4. The Fall of Man

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Man was created good and upright; for God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” However,
man by voluntary transgression fell 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).

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5. The Salvation of Man

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(a) Conditions to Salvation. (Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11; 3:5-7).

(b) The Evidences of Salvation. The inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Romans 8:16). The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness (Ephesians 4:24; Titus 2:12).

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6. The Ordinances of the Church

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(a) Baptism in Water (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47,48; Romans 6:4).
(b) Holy Communion (2 Peter 1:4);

(1 Corinthians 11:26); (1 Corinthians 11:26);

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7. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit

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All believers (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4,8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31). Distinct from new birth (Acts 8:12-17; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9).Overflowing fullness of the Spirit (John 7:37-39; Acts 4:8), deepened reverence for God (Acts 2:43; Hebrews 12:28),intensified consecration
to God and His work (Acts 2:42), more active love for Christ, and the lost (Mark 16:20).

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8. The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

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Initial physical sign of speaking with other
tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance (Acts 2:4). The speaking in tongues in this instance is the same in essence as the gift of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:4-10,28), but different in purpose and use.

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9. Sanctification

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Separation from evil & dedication to God (Rom 12:1,2; 1 Thess 5:23; Heb 13:12). “Holiness without which no man shall see the Lord” (Heb 12:14). By the power of the Holy Spirit: “Be ye holy, for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:15,16). I.D. with Christ in His death & resurrection, by faith, & by the HS (Romans 6:1-11,13; 8:1,2,13; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 2:12,13; 1 Peter 1:5).

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10. The Church and Its Mission

(Three Fold Mission)

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a. An agency of God for evangelizing the world (Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:19,20; Mark 16:15,16).
b. To be a corporate body to worship God (1 Corinthians 12:13).
c. To be a channel of God’s purpose to build a body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son (Ephesians
4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 14:12)

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11. The Ministry

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A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of
leading the Church in: (1) evangelization of the world (Mark 16:15-20), (2) worship of God (John 4:23,24), and
(3) building a Body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son (Ephesians 4:11,16).

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12. Divine Healing

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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).

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13. The Blessed Hope

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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 is the imminent and blessed hope of the Church (1 Thessalonians
4:16,17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:51,52).

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14. The Millennial Reign of Christ

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Includes the rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on the earth for one thousand years (Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27,30; Revelation 1:7; 19:11-14; 20:1-6). Salvation of national Israel (Ezekiel 37:21,22; Zephaniah 3:19,20; Romans 11:26,27) and Peace (Isaiah 11:6-9; Psalm 72:3-8; Micah 4:3,4).

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15. The Final Judgment

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The wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the
false prophet, will be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake of fire and brimstone,
which is the second death (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 19:20; 20:11-15; 21:8).

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16. The New Heavens and the New Earth

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“We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness” (2 Peter
3:13; Revelation 21,22).