The terms “Assemblies of God” and “evangelical” are used today to describe certain Christian churches. Some people may even use both terms to describe the same church, yet they have different meanings. This leads many people to wonder what the difference is between the names. “Assemblies of God” is the name of a Pentecostal denomination….
The Assemblies of God and the Foursquare church are two of the largest and most influential Pentecostal denominations in the world today. From their early 20th-century origins to several core theological doctrines, these two traditions have a lot in common, yet they have important differences, too. The Assemblies of God and Foursquare church are both…
Recent studies show that church membership is declining. Some suggest it is part of a social trend of people being less committed in all areas of life. Nevertheless, many denominations, churches, and pastors encourage church membership for important reasons. In Assemblies of God churches, people may become members if they (1) profess faith in Jesus…
Drinking alcohol is a controversial subject in many Christian denominations and churches. Though believers agree that the Bible forbids drunkenness, they don’t agree about what is permissible. Some argue that abstinence is the right choice for all Christians. Others contend that drinking alcohol in moderation is permissible for many believers. The Assemblies of God holds…
The Assemblies of God and Baptist traditions are sizable and significant branches of Protestant Christianity. They each have a fascinating history in Europe, America, and as of the twenty-first century, around the world. While the Assemblies of God and Baptist churches have many similarities, they have important differences, too. The Assemblies of God believes that…
The Assemblies of God denomination and the Presbyterian tradition are two of the most prominent branches of Protestant Christianity. These churches have many similarities, yet their differences are important and significant. The Assemblies of God is a Protestant Christian denomination that subscribes to Arminian, Pentecostal, and premillennial theology. Presbyterianism, which is also Protestant, subscribes to…
The Assemblies of God is one of the fastest-growing denominations in the history of Protestant Christianity. The Roman Catholic Church has existed for 2,000 years and has over a billion members. It’s little wonder that many people want to know the similarities and differences between the two traditions. The Assemblies of God denomination affirms the…
The Lutheran tradition traces its roots to early 16th-century Germany. The Assemblies of God traces its roots to early 20th-century America. These two Protestant branches of the Christian faith share many core beliefs, yet they have important differences, too. The Lutheran tradition in the 20th century is made up of multiple denominations, some of which…
There are a lot of names, titles, and labels within various Christian traditions, and it can be easy to confuse them. Many people generally know that “Assemblies of God” and “Pentecostalism” are associated but don’t know how they fit together. Pentecostalism is a movement within 20th-century Protestant Christianity that gave birth to denominations like the…
Dancing has an interesting history in many Protestant denominations. According to some Christians, dancing is inherently wrong and leads to sin. According to others, dancing is a beautiful expression of holy romantic love as well as an expression of worship seen in the Bible. The Assemblies of God denomination today doesn’t discourage dancing, especially between…
The Assemblies of God and the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) are two of the oldest Pentecostal denominations in the world. There is a lot that unites these Protestant-Christian traditions, yet their differences are important as well. The Assemblies of God and the Church of God are both evangelical, Pentecostal denominations. They both hold that…
Since its beginning in the early 20th century, the Bible has been central to what the Assemblies of God denomination believes and teaches. Pastors preach the Bible, small groups study it together, and individuals read it on their own. Many Bible translations are available today, so which one does the Assemblies of God denomination use?…
The Assemblies of God denomination values the institution of marriage and, as a result, takes divorce seriously. The purpose of its teaching about divorce is to obey Scripture and to effectively minister to the men, women, and children who are impacted when a marriage ends. The Assemblies of God sorrows over divorce but acknowledges its…
The Assemblies of God denomination believes that it’s important to teach and defend what the Bible says about relationships between men and women, including marriage, divorce, and dating. Many single people in the denomination desire to be in the church’s good graces, but more importantly, they want to follow God’s design for dating. Dating in…
The Assemblies of God denomination is one of the fastest-growing movements in the history of Protestant Christianity. Since its establishment in the early 20th century in the American South, the Assemblies of God has preached the gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide. Theologically, the denomination is Pentecostal. The Assemblies of God denomination has always believed in…
The Assemblies of God, since its establishment over 100 years ago, has become one of the largest Protestant denominations in the world. It has the same core beliefs as other Christian traditions, yet it has unique convictions as well. The Assemblies of God denomination doesn’t believe in eternal security, also known as the perseverance of…
The Assemblies of God is one of the largest Christian denominations in the world. Over 100 years after its birth, Assemblies of God churches are still growing. Yet similar to other denominations, not everyone who attends an Assemblies of God church remains committed to it. In general, people leave the Assemblies of God because of…
Hillsong Church in Australia is known around the world for its popular music and famous pastors, including its founder, Brian Houston. Hillsong was a part of the Assemblies of God denomination for 35 years before leaving it in 2018. Hillsong left the Assemblies of God because some of the denomination’s policies and procedures restricted the…
The Assemblies of God and Methodist denominations are both traditions within Protestant Christianity. They have significant areas of theological agreement, yet they have important differences, too. The Assemblies of God, which dates to the early 20th century, is a conservative Pentecostal denomination that emphasizes baptism in the Holy Spirit, for which speaking in tongues is…
David Wilkerson (1931-2011) was a Pentecostal pastor, evangelist, and best-selling author. He was trained at an Assemblies of God school and ministered in the denomination for over 35 years. So why did Wilkerson decide to leave the denomination in 1988? David Wilkerson left the Assemblies of God because their requirements for ordination were too strict….
Assemblies of God is a prominent denomination in Protestant Christianity. Like other Christian traditions, it values the teachings of Jesus Christ on being baptized with water. Assemblies of God agrees with some other Christian denominations about water baptism but disagrees with others. Assemblies of God holds to so-called “believer’s baptism.” According to this conviction, only…
In the span of a century, the Assemblies of God has become one of the largest and most influential denominations in Protestant Christianity. Bethel Church is a Pentecostal megachurch in Redding, California, whose influence extends all around the world. Bethel used to be a part of the Assemblies of God, but they aren’t anymore. Bethel…
The Assemblies of God denomination has a rich history and robust theology. Its convictions are strong and its ministries are influential. Tithing 10% of one’s income is an important part of many Christian churches and a subject filled with tension in others. The Assemblies of God denomination encourages its members to tithe 10% of their…
The Assemblies of God denomination is one of the fastest-growing branches of Protestant Christianity in its 500-year history. The Assemblies of God shares many beliefs with other Christian churches, yet they have unique convictions as well. The 16 Fundamental Truths articulate their core beliefs, which are: What do the Assemblies of God believe about the…
Assemblies of God churches and non-denominational churches are each a significant part of Christianity in the world today. Millions of followers of Jesus Christ attend such churches every week. Though they have some overlapping areas of belief and practice because they are both Protestant, they have important differences as well. Assemblies of God is a…