2006-08-14 16:19:15 · 11 answers · asked by superlacop 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
don't just look at the name on the door, read their mission statement. Most will have it on line
2006-08-14 16:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by clair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a lively, spirit-filled church. I am Assembly of God and I love my church. It's hard to accurately describe a church in such a short space, but I am providing a link below for the 16 fundamental truths of the Assemblies of God. Hope it helps.
2006-08-14 16:27:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pentacostal
Very Protestant...Bible Only....audible (very audible) "Speaking in Tongues" (although they don't seem to know what that is really referring to in scripture...read what Peter says in Acts).
I attended, and was even Baptized in the Assembly of God church as a teenager. I have become a little more educated about religion and theology and am now Catholic. Please become familiar and educated about what you're really doing before committing to it.
2006-08-14 16:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by Augustine 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Assembly of God group is a heretical denomination that denies Unconditional Election (as taught in Romans 9 and Ephesians 2), the sufficiency of the scripture (and therefore digressing into vain and false 'new revelation') and finally disobeys the Biblical Regulative Principle concerning the worship of God (that we may only worship God as He has commanded in His Word and not with any manmade addition).
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2006-08-14 16:26:52 · answer #4 · answered by ChristianKnight 1 · 0⤊ 6⤋
I'm honestly not entirely sure. My neighbor invited me to go with her once told me it was non denominational. But when we got there it said Pentecostal on the pamphlets, and they started doing some really "interesting" stuff, lol. I'll put "interesting" so I don't offend or upset anybody, lol.
2006-08-14 16:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yup A/G is pentecostal
2006-08-14 16:24:37 · answer #6 · answered by u4ric_chick 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
full Gospel Pentecostal.....
heres a little to let you know what they believe....
16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God
Condensed
These are nonnegotiable tenets of faith that all Assemblies of God churches adhere to. This list is derived from the official Statement of Fundamental Truths.
WE BELIEVE...The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.
WE BELIEVE...There is only One True God–revealed in three persons...Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
WE BELIEVE...In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's son Jesus was both human and divine.
WE BELIEVE...though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin–ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
WE BELIEVE...Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through 'Salvation' (accepting Christ's offer of forgiveness for sin). [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the A/G]
WE BELIEVE...and practice two ordinances—(1) Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of one's sins and receiving Christ's gift of salvation, and (2) Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation.
WE BELIEVE...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 A/G]
WE BELIEVE... The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is ‘Speaking in Tongues,’ as experienced on the Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles.
WE BELIEVE...Sanctification Initially Occurs at Salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christlike.
WE BELIEVE...The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe 'the Church' is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God's offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ.
WE BELIEVE...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 Christ, to worship Him with other believers, and to build up or edify the body of believers–the Church.
WE BELIEVE...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 A/G]
WE BELIEVE...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 A/G]
WE BELIEVE...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.
WE BELIEVE...A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire.
WE BELIEVE...and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ 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 shall we forever be with the Lord!'
2006-08-14 16:25:59 · answer #7 · answered by shiningon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I understand it, it's charismatic/pentecostal
2006-08-14 16:26:33 · answer #8 · answered by Dear Old Dad 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does it matter?
2006-08-14 16:25:33 · answer #9 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cris is correct
2006-08-14 16:23:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋