At Ellisville First Assembly of God, our foundation is built on the Word of God and the power of the Holy Ghost. We are affiliated with the Assemblies of God fellowship and fully embrace the 16 Fundamental Truths as the essential doctrines of our faith.
These core beliefs unite us in fellowship and guide everything we do—from worship to teaching, from missions to ministry.
The Scriptures Inspired
The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct.
(2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21)
The One True God
The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent "I AM," the Creator of heaven and earth, and the Redeemer of mankind. He has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22)
The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. His deity is evidenced by His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and exaltation.
(Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31,35; Acts 2:22; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
The Fall of Man
Man was created good but by voluntary transgression fell, resulting in physical and spiritual death.
(Genesis 1:26,27; Romans 5:12-19)
The Salvation of Man
Man's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
(Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8)
The Ordinances of the Church
Baptism in Water
Holy Communion
These are symbols of our identification with Christ.
(Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:26)
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
All believers should seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of power for life and ministry.
(Acts 1:4,8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31)
The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance is the initial physical evidence.
(Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:4-10)
Sanctification
Sanctification is a process of separation from evil and dedication to God.
(Romans 12:1-2; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15-16)
The Church and Its Mission
The Church is the body of Christ with the mission to evangelize, worship, disciple, and show compassion.
(Ephesians 1:22-23; Matthew 28:19-20)
The Ministry
A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry is called to lead in evangelism, worship, discipleship, and compassion.
(Mark 16:15-20; Ephesians 4:11-16)
Divine Healing
Divine healing is provided in the atonement and is the privilege of all believers.
(Isaiah 53:4-5; James 5:14-16)
The Blessed Hope
The resurrection of believers and the rapture of the Church is the imminent and blessed hope.
(1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:13)
The Millennial Reign of Christ
Christ will return with His saints to reign on earth for 1,000 years.
(Revelation 20:1-6; Zechariah 14:5)
The Final Judgment
The wicked will face eternal punishment in the lake of fire.
(Revelation 20:11-15; Matthew 25:46)
The New Heavens and the New Earth
God will create a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells.
(2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21-22)