STATEMENT OF BELIEF





About God


God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.


(Genesis 1:1) (Genesis 1:26-27) (Psalm 90:2) (Matthew 28:19) (1 Peter 1:2) (2 Corinthians 13:14)





About Christ


Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.


(Matthew 1:22-23) (Isaiah 9:6) (John 1:1-5) (John 14:10-30) (Hebrews 4:14-15) (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) (Romans 1:3-4) (Acts 1:9-11) (1 Timothy 6:14-15) (Titus 2:13)





About the Holy Spirit


The Holy Spirit is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives the spiritual gifts of: the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, various kinds of tongues, the interpretation of tongues to believers since the day of Pentecost and continuing until our Lord's return.


(Matthew 1:22-23) (Isaiah 9:6) (John 1:1-5) (John 14:10-30) (Hebrews 4:14-15) (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) (Romans 1:3-4) (Acts 1:9-11) (1 Timothy 6:14-15) (Titus 2:13)





About the Bible


The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any error.


(2 Timothy 3:16) (2 Peter 1:20-21) (2 Timothy 1:13) (Psalm 119:105) (Psalm 119:160) (Psalm 12:6) (Proverbs 30:5)





About Human Beings


People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin". This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.


(Genesis 1:27) (Psalm 8:3-6) (Isaiah 53:6a) (Romans 3:23) (Isaiah 59:1-2)





About Salvation


Salvation is God's free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.


(Romans 6:23) (Ephesians 2:8-9) (John 14:6) (John 1:12) (Titus 3:5) (Galatians 3:26) (Romans 5:1)





About Eternity


People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.


(John 3:16) (John 14:17) (Romans 6:23) (Romans 8:17-18) (Revelation 20:15) (1 Corinthians 2:7-9)





Industry Assembly is affiliated with the Assemblies of God. These are the tenets of faith that all Assemblies of God churches adhere to. This list is derived from the official Statement of Fundamental Truths. Click links below to see the complete original statement with scriptures.





1. WE BELIEVE...The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.





2. WE BELIEVE...There is only One True God–revealed in three persons...Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).





3. WE BELIEVE...In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's son Jesus was both human and divine.





4. WE BELIEVE...though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin–ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.





5. WE BELIEVE...Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through 'Salvation' (accepting Christ's offer of forgiveness for sin).





6. 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.





7. 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.





8. 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.





9. 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.





10. 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.





11. 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.





12. 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).





13. 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.





14. 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.





15. 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.





16. 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!