The 16 Statements of Fundamental Truths of Assemblies of God

Question 1

1. The Scriptures Inspired

Answer 1

The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God, and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct.

(1 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:21)

Question 2

2. The One True God

Answer 2

God is one being in a Trinity of three persons.

Matthew 28:19, Deuteronomy 6:4

Question 3

3. The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ

Answer 3

Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ: virgin birth (Mt 1:23), sinless life (Heb. 7:26), miracles, substitutionary death (1 Cor. 15:3), resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:4), exaltation. (Hebrews 1:3)

Question 4

4. The Fall of Man

Answer 4

Man was created good, but by voluntary transgression fell, and incurred both physical and spiritual death, which is separation from God.

(Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 5:12-19)

Question 5

5. The Salvation of Man

Answer 5

Salvation: only hope through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. a) conditions: repentance toward God, faith toward Jesus Christ, regeneration by the Spirit, justified by grace. b) evidences: witness by the Spirit, life of righteousness and holiness.

(Titus 3:5-7)

Question 6

6. The Ordinances of the Church

Answer 6

Ordinances: baptism by immersion; the Lord’s Supper in two elements.

(Matthew 28:19, 1 Corinthians 11:23ss)

Question 7

7. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost

Answer 7

Spirit baptism: enduement of spiritual power distinct from and subsequent to salvation.

(Acts 1:4; Acts 1:8)

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Initial physical evidence is the sign of speaking in tongues as the Spirit of God gives the utterance.

(Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:28)

Question 9

9. Sanctification

Answer 9

Sanctification: necessary separation from evil and dedication to God by the Spirit, identifying with Christ’s death and submitting all.
(Romans 6:1-13; Romans 8:13)

Question 10

10. The Church and its Mission

Answer 10

Mission of the Church/AG: 1) evangelize the world, 2) worship God, 3) build a body of saints being perfected into His image, 4) demonstrate God’s love and compassion.

(Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 12-14)

Question 11

11. The Ministry

Answer 11

Divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry is provided for the fourfold mission of the church.

(Mark 16:15-20; Ephesians 4:11-16)

Question 12

12. Divine Healing

Answer 12

Divine healing is the gospel privilege of all believers.

Matthew 8:16, 17; Isaiah 53:4, 5

Question 13

13. The Blessed Hope

Answer 13

Blessed Hope: imminent return of Christ to resurrect the dead and rapture the living.

(Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13)

Question 14

14. The Millennial Reign of Christ

Answer 14

Second Coming of Christ: includes the blessed hope and return of Christ to reign for 1,000 years. Will bring salvation of Israel and universal peace.

(Revelation 1:7; Isaiah 11:6-9)

Question 15

15. The Final Judgment

Answer 15

Final Judgment: the wicked dead will be raised and judged. Those not found in the Book of Life will be consigned to eternal punishment in the lake of fire.

(Matthew 25:46; Revelation 19:20)

Question 16

16. The New Heavens and the New Earth

Answer 16

New heavens and new earth, according to His promise.

2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21, 22