Fundamental Truths

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. Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:4-10; 1 Corinthians 12:28

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] Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

1) Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of one’s sins and receiving Christ’s gift of salvation, Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47,48; Romans 6:4

2) Holy Communion (the Lord’s Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ’s suffering and death for our salvation. 2 Peter 1:4; 1 Corinthians 11:26; 1 Corinthians 11:26

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] Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15

Man Willingly Fell to Sin–ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.Genesis 1:26,27; Genesis 2:17; Genesis 3:6; Romans 5:12-19

In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God’s son Jesus was both human and divine. Matthew 1:23; Hebrews 7:26; Acts 2:22; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Matthew 28:6; Acts 1:9

There is only One True God–revealed in three persons…Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity). Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22

The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind. 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21