License to Preach Interview

Question 1

The doctrine of the deity of Christ from Scriptures:

Answer 1

The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. Scriptures declare his virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, substitutionary work on the cross, bodily resurrection from the death, and exultation to the right had of the Father.

Question 2

The doctrine of the Trinity from Scriptures:

Answer 2

There is only One True God–revealed in three persons…Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).

Question 3

Virgin Birth S.R.

Answer 3

Matthew 1:23
New International Version (NIV)
23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”[a] (which means “God with us”).

Question 4

Christ’s Sinless Life S.R.

Answer 4

Hebrews 7:26
New International Version (NIV)
26 Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.

Question 5

Christ’s Miracles S.R.

Answer 5

Acts 2:22
New International Version (NIV)
22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.

Question 6

Christ’s Substitutionary Work S.R.

Answer 6

1 Corinthians 15:3
New International Version (NIV)
3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance[a]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

Question 7

Christ’s Bodily Resurrection S.R.

Answer 7

Matthew 28:6
New International Version (NIV)
6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.

Question 8

Christ’s Exultation S.R.

Answer 8

Acts 2:33
New International Version (NIV)
33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

Question 9

Trinity S.R.

Answer 9

Matthew 28:19
New International Version (NIV)
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Question 10

The scriptural teaching regarding the salvation of man:

Answer 10

Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through ‘Salvation’ (trusting Christ, through faith and repentance, to be our personal Savior). [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]

Question 11

Mode and Formula of Water Baptism

Answer 11

Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of one’s sins and receiving Christ’s gift of salvation, baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Question 12

Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Answer 12

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 AG]

Question 13

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is _______t from and __________ to the experience of the new birth.

Answer 13

1. distinct

2. subsequent

Question 14

The purpose of the baptism in the Holy Spirit:

Answer 14

fullness of the Spirit, reverence for God, intensified consecration to God and his Work, more active love for Christ, his Word, and the lost.

Question 15

Scriptural teaching on Divine Healing:

Answer 15

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 AG]

Question 16

The second coming of Christ:

Answer 16

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 AG]

Question 17

The scriptural teaching on tithing:

Answer 17

giving one-tenth of one’s personal income to support the work of God. “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse… Test me in this… and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it” (Malachi 3:10)

Question 18

Three-fold reason for being of the Assemblies of God:

Answer 18

1. Evangelize the lost.
2. Worship God.
3. Disciple believers.
4. Show compassion.

Question 19

Voluntary cooperation

Answer 19

Hence, for the minister, voluntary cooperation means that when the minister decides to become a cooperating member of the Assemblies of God, this cooperation and participation thereby becomes obligatory and not optional.

Question 20

Louisiana District’s financial policy for credential holders:

Answer 20

credentialed ministers

Question 21

Fundamentals 1-4:

Answer 21

1. Scriptures Inspired (2. Tim 3:16)
2. One True God (Luke 3:22)
3. Deity of Christ (Matt. 1:23)
4. Fall of Man (Gen. 2:17)

Question 22

Fundamentals 5-8

Answer 22

5. Salvation of Man (Luke 24:47)
6. Ordinances of the Church (Matt. 28:19)
7. Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49)
8. IPE of Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4)

Question 23

Fundamentals 9-12

Answer 23

9. Sanctification (Romans 12:1-2)
10. The Church & Mission (Eph. 1:22)
11. The Divinely Called Ministry (Mark 16:15)
12. Divine Healing (Isaiah 53:4-5)

Question 24

Fundamentals 13-16

Answer 24

13. Blessed Hope (1 Thes. 4:16)
14. Millennial Reign (Zech. 14:5)
15. Final Judgment (Matt. 25:46)
16. New Heaven & New Earth (2 Peter 3:13)