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In reply to the discussion: Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90. [View all]Mosby
(18,801 posts)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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