Clear answers to questions people often ask about Christian faith, church life, and the beliefs we share as an Assemblies of God congregation.
The Bible is our final authority for faith and life.
New life is found through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
The Holy Spirit empowers believers for witness and service.
Every believer is called to worship, serve, and make disciples.
We believe the Bible is the inspired, trustworthy, and authoritative Word of God. It reveals God's character, His plan of salvation, and the way Christians are called to live. Our preaching and teaching are therefore centered on Scripture.
Biblical references: 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21
There is one true God who exists eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The three Persons are distinct, yet each is fully God. We worship the one God revealed through Jesus Christ and made known by the Holy Spirit.
Biblical references: Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14
Salvation is God's gift of grace, received through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Because of Jesus' death and resurrection, those who trust in Him receive forgiveness, are made right with God, and begin a new life by the power of the Holy Spirit. Good works follow salvation; they do not earn it.
Biblical references: John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 10:9-10
Water baptism is an act of obedience for everyone who has personally believed in Christ. In baptism by immersion, a believer publicly identifies with Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. It is a testimony of faith and does not replace the saving work of Christ.
Biblical references: Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-4
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a promise from God that empowers believers for witness and service. Assemblies of God teaching identifies speaking in tongues as the initial physical evidence of this experience, while also emphasizing that the Spirit produces holy character and equips believers with gifts for ministry.
Biblical references: Acts 1:8; Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Galatians 5:22-23
Yes. We believe divine healing is taught in Scripture and is available through the work of Christ. We pray for the sick with faith and compassion, while trusting God's wisdom and caring responsibly for our bodies through appropriate medical help.
Biblical references: Isaiah 53:4-5; Psalm 103:2-3; James 5:14-16
The church is a community of believers gathered to worship God, grow in the Word, pray, share fellowship, serve one another, care for people in need, and make disciples. Every believer has a place in the mission of sharing the gospel and building up the body of Christ.
Biblical references: Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 4:11-16
We believe Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly, that the dead will be raised, and that God will bring His final judgment. This hope calls us to live faithfully, proclaim the gospel, and look forward to Christ's eternal kingdom.
Biblical references: John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 21:1-4
These answers summarize the biblical convictions reflected in the Assemblies of God Statement of Fundamental Truths. For pastoral guidance about a personal situation, please speak with our church leadership.
