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๐โจ What We Believe โ๏ธ๐ย
๐โจ What We Believe โ๏ธ๐ย
๐ฟ๐ Rooted in Godโs Word. Guided by the Spirit ๐๏ธ๐ฅ. Focused on Christ โ๏ธ๐ย
๐ฟ๐ Rooted in Godโs Word. Guided by the Spirit ๐๏ธ๐ฅ. Focused on Christ โ๏ธ๐ย
At ThoughtLife.God, our convictions are grounded in the eternal truths of Scripture. These are not cold creeds or hollow traditionsโthey are living truths that guide how we think, how we live, and how we serve. They reveal the heart of God, the mission of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit at work in the world today.
1. ๐๐ฅ The Scriptures Are Inspired ๐๏ธ๐ก
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of Godโwithout error, complete, and authoritative. It is the final rule for faith and practice
(2 Timothy 3:15โ17; 2 Peter 1:21).
2. ๐โ๏ธ The One True God ๐๐ซ
We believe in one eternal GodโFather, Son, and Holy Spiritโrevealed in three persons, co-equal and co-eternal
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
3. ๐โจ The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ ๐โค๏ธ
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of Godโfully divine and fully human. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and personal return
(Matthew 1:23; Hebrews 7:26; Acts 1:9โ11).
4. ๐โก The Fall of Man ๐๐
All have sinned and fall short of Godโs glory. Through Adamโs disobedience, humanity inherited a sinful nature and became separated from God
(Romans 5:12โ19; Ephesians 2:1โ3).
5. The Salvation of Man
Salvation is a free gift from God, received by repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. We are saved by grace through faithโnot by works
(Ephesians 2:8โ9; Titus 3:5โ7).
6. โ๏ธ๐ The Salvation of Man ๐๐
We observe two ordinances:
๐ฆ Water Baptism ๐๐ ย by immersion (Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47โ48)
๐๐ท Holy Communion โ๏ธ๐, the Lordโs Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23โ26)
7. ๐ฅ๐๏ธ The Baptism in the Holy Spirit ๐โจ
This empowering experience is distinct from salvation and promised to all believers. It brings boldness, spiritual gifts, and a deeper walk with God
(Acts 1:8; Acts 2:4; Acts 19:1โ6).
8. ๐๐ซ The Initial Physical Evidence โ๏ธ๐
The initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance
(Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44โ46).
9. ๐ฟ๐๏ธ Sanctification ๐๐ฅ
Sanctification is both an instant act and a progressive work. As we submit to the Holy Spirit, we grow in holiness and Christlikeness
(1 Thessalonians 5:23; Romans 12:1โ2).
10. โช๐ The Church and Its Mission โ๏ธ๐ก
The Church is the body of Christ, called to worship, disciple, serve, and evangelize the world
(Ephesians 4:11โ16; Mark 16:15โ16).
11. ๐๐ The Ministry โจ๐๏ธ
God calls and equips ministers to lead, teach, and shepherd the Church. All believers are called to serve
(Ephesians 4:11โ12; 2 Timothy 4:1โ5).
12. ๐โก Divine Healing ๐ฟโจ
We believe Christโs death provides healing for the whole personโbody, soul, and spirit. Prayer for the sick is supported by Scripture
(Isaiah 53:4โ5; James 5:14โ16).
13. ๐โจ The Blessed Hope ๐๐ซ
We believe in the imminent return of Christ to rapture His Church. This is our blessed hope
(1 Thessalonians 4:16โ17; Titus 2:13).
14. ๐๐ The Millennial Reign of Christ โ๏ธ๐ฅ
After the rapture and tribulation, Jesus will return with His saints to rule the earth for 1,000 years
(Revelation 20:1โ6; Zechariah 14:5).
15. โ๏ธ๐ฅ The Final Judgment โณโ๏ธ
There will be a final judgment where the wicked will be eternally separated from God
(Revelation 20:11โ15; Matthew 25:46).
16. ๐๐ The New Heavens and the New Earth โ๏ธ๐
We look forward to God creating a new heaven and new earth, where righteousness dwells and His people will live with Him forever
(2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21โ22).
๐ฟ๐ซ Grounded in Truth. Driven by Grace. โ๏ธ๐๏ธ
These beliefs are not just theological statementsโthey are the heartbeat of everything we teach, write, and share. They fuel our passion to glorify God and call every soul into relationship with Jesus Christ.
๐ โContend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to Godโs holy people.โ
โ Jude 1:3
This page presents a paraphrased summary of the Assemblies of God Statement of Fundamental Truths. To view the full original text, visit AG.org.
๐จ๐ One nail, ninety-five truths โจ๐, and a door ๐ช that shook the world ๐โMartin Luther โ๏ธ๐ฅ rose in defense of Scripture ๐ over tradition ๐ฐ๏ธ at Wittenberg ๐ฐ. The sound of his hammer ๐จ๐ซ echoed into eternity โณโawakening a sleeping Church โช๐.ย
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The Bible is Complete, Authoritative, and True โ๏ธ๐ย
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The Bible is Complete, Authoritative, and True โ๏ธ๐ย
Although not formally included in my Statement of Faith, I firmly believe that pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionaries, and Christians in general should never say, teach, preach, or write anything that cannot be backed up with Scripture. If it is not scripturally sound, then we have no business proclaiming it in any form. Our words must be rooted in the Word of God.
๐๐ฅ Sola Scriptura: Scripture Alone โ๏ธ๐กย
๐๐ฅ Sola Scriptura: Scripture Alone โ๏ธ๐กย
Are you familiar with Sola Scriptura?
Sola Scriptura is one of the Five Solas that emerged from the Protestant Reformationโa series of guiding principles that defined the movement. The Latin phrase Sola Scriptura means "Scripture alone." It declares that the Bible is the sole, infallible authority for Christian faith and practice. It affirms that Scripture contains everything necessary for salvation and for living a life pleasing to God.
This principle stands in contrast to the belief that tradition, church councils, or hierarchical authorities can add to or override the teachings of Scripture.
Sola Scriptura is anchored in passages such as:
๐ โAll Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.โ
โ 2 Timothy 3:16
๐ โ...and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.โ
โ 2 Timothy 3:15
Therefore, Sola Scriptura compels every believer to study and depend upon the Bible as the final and supreme authority in all matters of doctrine and daily living.
โก๐ The Reformation Stood on the Word โ๏ธ๐ย
โก๐ The Reformation Stood on the Word โ๏ธ๐ย
For centuries, the Roman Catholic Church elevated its traditions above the authority of Scripture. This led to numerous practices and teachings that contradicted Godโs Word.
Martin Luther, a German monk and theologian, courageously challenged these unscriptural doctrines. In 1517, he nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg churchโan act that ignited what we now call the Protestant Reformation.
Lutherโs defense of Sola Scriptura was unwavering. In the face of immense pressure to recant, he declared:
๐ฃ๏ธ โUnless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reasonโunless I am persuaded by the passages I have quoted, and my conscience is thus bound by the Word of GodโI cannot and will not recant, for it is neither safe nor right to act against conscience.
Here I stand, I can do no other. May God help me. Amen.โ
โ Martin Luther
The Word of God alone is the final authority for the Christian faith and life. Saturate your mind, heart, and daily walk with Scriptureโit is the standard by which all doctrine must be tested. To read the document that helped ignite the Reformation, you can view Martin Lutherโs 95 Theses in full here: The 95 Theses โย
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