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Mosby

(18,801 posts)
25. That's the being sorry part.
Tue Jul 1, 2025, 02:58 PM
Jul 1

Here's a more detailed look at Assemblies of God beliefs on salvation:

1. Salvation as a Gift: Salvation is a gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. It's not earned through good works, but rather a free gift offered to all who believe.

2. Repentance and Faith: Salvation is received through repentance, which is turning away from sin and towards God. It also requires faith, which involves believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and trusting in his atoning work.

3. Justification and Regeneration: When a person repents and believes, they are justified (declared righteous in God's sight) and regenerated (born again, experiencing a spiritual renewal). This new life in Christ is a transformative experience.

4. The Role of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in salvation, both at the point of conversion and in the subsequent life of the believer. The Holy Spirit empowers believers for ministry and helps them to live a life pleasing to God.

5. Baptism in the Holy Spirit: Assemblies of God believes in a separate experience called the baptism in the Holy Spirit, which is distinct from the initial experience of salvation. This experience is often marked by speaking in tongues.

6. Sanctification: Sanctification is the ongoing process of becoming more like Christ, separating from sin, and growing in holiness. It is a lifelong journey that begins at salvation.

7. Assurance of Salvation: While the Assemblies of God emphasize that salvation is a gift and a transformative experience, they also believe that believers can have assurance of their salvation based on their faith and obedience to God. However, they also acknowledge that salvation can be lost through persistent unbelief and rejection of Christ.

8. The Importance of Witnessing: Assemblies of God emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel and leading others to Christ. They believe that the Church has a mission to seek and save the lost.

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Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90. [View all] AverageOldGuy Jul 1 OP
Breaking news: milestogo Jul 1 #1
According to Christian doctrine he's heading straight to heaven. Mosby Jul 1 #12
Matthew 7:21 says different jmowreader Jul 1 #19
Nope. Mosby Jul 1 #20
Atonement? czarjak Jul 1 #22
That's the being sorry part. Mosby Jul 1 #25
Preaching to the choir. czarjak Jul 1 #39
'Actually, the most traditional teaching of Christianity regarding death/eternal life . . . markpkessinger Jul 1 #24
Could be, I'm hardly an expert on Christianity Mosby Jul 1 #27
For someone who is admittedly not an expert . . . markpkessinger Jul 1 #35
I know enough Mosby Jul 1 #40
According to some. H2O Man Jul 1 #28
Religion can be whatever people want it to be. Mosby Jul 1 #29
And you can find support customerserviceguy Jul 1 #32
Absolutely! H2O Man Jul 1 #38
There are two basic levels. H2O Man Jul 1 #37
Post removed Post removed Jul 2 #44
Swaggart upon dying... kerouac2 Jul 1 #2
Well, bye. Botany Jul 1 #3
Old news Traildogbob Jul 1 #4
Welp, every dog has his day Attilatheblond Jul 1 #5
You don't say. Scrivener7 Jul 1 #6
And today the world is a slightly Bettie Jul 1 #7
I hate to be mean but...if there is a hell, I hope Mr. Swaggart enjoys himself there. Demsrule86 Jul 1 #8
HE can come back as a tapeworm - really ugly to look at... 3catwoman3 Jul 1 #33
That is a great idea rec! Demsrule86 Jul 1 #34
It's one of the few life forms I can liken Taco Don to without feeling I am insulting... 3catwoman3 Jul 1 #36
I know another con man in the White House who Emile Jul 1 #9
Some bring joy when they enter, UpInArms Jul 1 #10
Micky Gilley BigMin28 Jul 1 #11
I think it was their common grandmother who taught TheProle Jul 1 #15
Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90. Just1time Jul 1 #13
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Jul 1 #17
I never realized he was picking on you so much. What did he do to you? marble falls Jul 2 #42
he was still alive? cab67 Jul 1 #14
There's no way... purr-rat beauty Jul 1 #16
Welcome. You've been expected SocialDemocrat61 Jul 1 #18
Oh no! Well, anyway... Initech Jul 1 #21
The Man I met last night Blue Full Moon Jul 1 #23
Blasting Ozzy Osbourne "Miracle Man" LW1977 Jul 1 #26
Good riddance Jimmy you sniveling shyster!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 1 #30
He won't be missed. Bird Lady Jul 1 #31
Post removed Post removed Jul 2 #45
👍 Rebl2 Jul 1 #41
Another person that paved the way for Trump Johonny Jul 2 #43
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He was a hypocrite who preached -- obedience. And his homophobia? Despicable. Duncan Grant Jul 2 #47
It's a shame he didn't take that other con man with him. Emile Jul 2 #48
Well, he was just one dipshit cracker who helped make America worse. Aristus Jul 2 #49
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