We BELIEVE:
The scriptures (the Holy Bible) are inspired by God and declare His design and plan for humankind.
There is only one true God – revealed in three persons – God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is commonly known as the Trinity or Godhead.
In the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God’s Son, Jesus was both human and divine.
Though originally good, man willingly fell into sin – ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
Every person can have restored relationship with God through salvation, trusting Jesus Christ to be our Savior through His death and resurrection through faith and repentance. 1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the Assemblies of God.
In the practice of water baptism by immersion under water after repenting of one’s sins and receiving salvation through Jesus.
The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a special, powerful experience following salvation for those who ask for it. The Holy Spirit empowers believers for witnessing and accomplishing their purpose. 1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the Assemblies of God.
The initial physical evidence of baptism in the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues as experience on the day of Pentecost and referenced throughout the book of Acts and the following letters of the New Testament.
Sanctification initially occurs at salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy but is also a lifelong process of separation from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more like Jesus.
The church has a mission to seek and save all who are lost. We believe the church is not a building but is the body of Christ and consists of people who, throughout time, have accepted God’s offer of redemption through the sacrifice of Jesus.
A divinely called and scripturally ordained leadership ministry serves the church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Jesus, to worship Him with other believers, to build up or edify the body of believers – the church, and to meet human need with ministries of love and compassion.
Miraculous and divine healing is a privilege for Christians today and is provided for in the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus. 1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the Assemblies of God.
In 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 Assemblies of God.
In the millennial reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years. This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel and the establishment of universal peace.
A final judgement will take place for those who have rejected Jesus. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in the lake of fire.
In looking forward to the perfect new heaven and new earth that Jesus is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on earth. ‘and so, we shall forever be with the Lord!’