What's the difference between The Assembly of God and the other protestant churches?

Answer 1

the AOG are bloody extremist!

Answer 2

AoG is a charismatic church that came from the Azusa Street Revival of 1906. That was a giant charismatic outpouring of the Spirit in Los Angeles. Basically, two churches came out of this. The AoG, which, at the time, was predominantly white, and the COGIC (Church of God in Christ, of which Barrack Obama is a member) which was and is predominantly black.

It's a church that is fairly middle of the road in its beliefs, in my opinion, and very much non-cessationist --- in other words, they definitely believe in the sign gifts *for* today --- tongues, prophecy, healings, etc.

P.S They're charismatic, not really pentecostal.

P.P.S. Primoa was right. They are arminian (as opposed to calvinist).

Answer 3

AoG is of the pentecostal branch of the protestant churches. They have a very specific doctrine and beliefs. They are very conservative church, believing the Bible is infallible, God's word inspired. The believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as evidenced by the speaking of tongues.

Give us a more specific question.

Answer 4

They get into "The Spirit"
(follow the Leadings and Guidings of The Holy Spirit)
in a "meeting"
(assembly, gathering---what we call "going to church on Sunday)

MORE SO, than most other churches.

Why?
1. They read and study their Bibles more
2. They Pray more
3. They give GOD "The Floor" when they assemble and gather
4. They confess their sins and ask GOD to Forgive Others---hopefully---Daily.
5. They ask GOD (in the Name of Jesus) to Lead and Guide them Daily in all of these things and Their Daily Life on this Earth.
(Hopefully Too!)

All of this is HomeWork too! (Except No.3)
They do all of this at Home, then when they Assemble and Gather--GOD will be with them in the meetings! In a Greater Way too!

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

The AOG churches seem to cling to Arminianism.......or the belief that a person can lose their salvation.

AOG churches also focus alot on the gifts.....such as tongues. Very charismatic churches belong to the AOG.

Answer 6

Differences of opinions, and practices, many of which are incorrect. Try the truth!

Answer 7

don't take our word for it,...go and find out for yourself. It is the only true answer because people are dumb and only really know about their own religion

Answer 8

Here is what the Assemblies of God believes:
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!'

Taken directly from http://www.ag.org

Answer 9

i don't know you tell me.....