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Warwick Assembly
Assemblies of God USA · Warwick: a neutral profile of what this congregation describes about its beliefs.
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TraditionAssemblies of God USAAbout →
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Beliefs on file934 positions
Statement of faithNot on file
Where they stand
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Showing 89 of 934 positions across 18 topics. Expand any topic to see the rest.
God & the Trinity52 positions
- Analogical LanguageAffirmsTradition defaultHuman language about God is analogical: true but never capturing God univocally as it captures creatures.Estimated, not verified
- Apophatic PriorityAffirmsTradition defaultWhat God is in himself is ultimately beyond human comprehension, so negative ("God is not...") statements are more reliable than positive ones.Estimated, not verified
Christ66 positions
- Assumed Fallen Human NatureStrongly rejectsTradition defaultChrist assumed a fully fallen human nature (subject to the effects of the Fall) in order to heal it from within.Estimated, not verified
- Assumed Unfallen Human NatureStrongly affirmsTradition defaultChrist assumed an unfallen, sinless human nature, untouched by original sin/corruption.Estimated, not verified
Sin & the fall46 positions
- Adams Sin Brought Physical DeathStrongly affirmsTradition defaultPhysical death entered the human race as a consequence of Adam's sin; humans were not originally subject to death.Estimated, not verified
- All Sin Deserves Death EquallyStrongly affirmsTradition defaultEvery sin, however small, deserves God's condemnation/death: there is no class of sin that does not by nature merit it.Estimated, not verified
Salvation67 positions
- Active Obedience ImputedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultChrist's lifelong law-keeping (his "active obedience"), not only his death, is imputed to the believer as their positive righteousness.Estimated, not verified
- Assurance Grounded In Christ AloneStrongly affirmsTradition defaultAssurance rests on Christ's finished work and God's promise, not on the believer's own works or sacramental performance.Estimated, not verified
The Holy Spirit71 positions
- All Gifts Continue TodayStrongly affirmsTradition defaultAll the spiritual gifts described in the New Testament, including the miraculous ones, continue and are normative for the church today.Estimated, not verified
- Anointing For Special MinistryStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe Spirit grants a special "anointing" empowering particular individuals for ministry beyond the common indwelling.Estimated, not verified
The Church46 positions
- Apostolicity Is Doctrinal Not SuccessionalStrongly affirmsTradition defaultApostolicity consists primarily in fidelity to apostolic DOCTRINE, not in an unbroken chain of ordinations from the apostles.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Is The Entry Into The ChurchStrongly affirmsTradition defaultBaptism is the rite of entry/incorporation into the visible church.Estimated, not verified
Sacraments & ordinances48 positions
- Age Of Accountability Before BaptismStrongly affirmsTradition defaultBaptism should wait until a person reaches an age of accountability and can repent and believe for themselves.Estimated, not verified
- Anointing For Healing PracticeStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe church should anoint the sick with oil and pray over them for healing (per James 5).Estimated, not verified
Worship & liturgy55 positions
- Altar Call InvitationStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA public invitation/altar call inviting people to come forward to receive Christ or rededicate is a fitting close to worship.Estimated, not verified
- Amplification And Production EmbracedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultModern stage production (amplified bands, lighting, screens, video) is a fitting medium for worship.Estimated, not verified
- Being Slain In The SpiritAffirmsTradition defaultManifestations like being "slain in the Spirit," holy laughter, or falling under God's power are genuine works of the Spirit in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Bowing And ProstrationStrongly rejectsTradition defaultBowing, prostration, or full physical reverence before the altar, icons, or sacrament is fitting in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Cessationism No Charismatic GiftsStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe miraculous sign gifts (tongues, prophecy, healing) ceased with the apostolic age and have no place in worship today.Estimated, not verified
- Chant Plainsong ProperRejectsTradition defaultChant (plainsong, Byzantine, Gregorian) is an especially fitting and proper musical form for worship.Estimated, not verified
- Clergy Wear VestmentsStrongly rejectsTradition defaultClergy should wear distinctive liturgical vestments (alb, chasuble, stole, etc.) when leading worship.Estimated, not verified
- Communion Only SeasonallyStrongly rejectsTradition defaultCommunion seasons (a few solemn observances a year with extensive preparation) are the fitting pattern.Estimated, not verified
- Contemporary Worship Music EmbracedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultContemporary worship music (CCM, praise-and-worship bands, modern choruses) is fitting and desirable for the gathered church.Estimated, not verified
- Eucharist Is The CenterStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe Eucharist/Lord's Supper is the central act and climax of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Exclusive A CappellaStrongly rejectsTradition defaultSinging in worship should be unaccompanied by musical instruments (a cappella only).Estimated, not verified
- Exclusive PsalmodyStrongly rejectsTradition defaultOnly the inspired Psalms (or canonical biblical songs) may be sung in worship: no uninspired hymns.Estimated, not verified
- Extemporaneous Prayer PreferredStrongly affirmsTradition defaultPublic prayer should be extemporaneous and from the heart rather than read from a book.Estimated, not verified
- Feast Days Of Torah ObservedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe biblical feasts of the Hebrew calendar (Passover, Pentecost/Shavuot, Tabernacles) should be observed by Christians in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Fixed Liturgy RequiredStrongly rejectsTradition defaultWorship should follow a fixed, prescribed liturgical order and set texts (a missal, prayer book, or Divine Liturgy).Estimated, not verified
- Free Spontaneous WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWorship should be free and led by the Spirit in the moment rather than bound to a fixed written order.Estimated, not verified
- Healing Ministry In ServiceStrongly affirmsTradition defaultPraying for and expecting miraculous physical healing should be a regular feature of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Icons VeneratedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultIcons of Christ and the saints should be venerated (honored with bows, kisses, candles, incense) in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Instruments PermittedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultMusical instruments (organ, piano, guitars, drums, etc.) are a legitimate aid to congregational worship.Estimated, not verified
- Men Uncovered HeadsStrongly affirmsTradition defaultMen should worship with heads uncovered as a matter of reverence and biblical instruction.Estimated, not verified
- Music Should Stir EmotionStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWorship music rightly aims to stir strong affections and emotional response in the worshiper.Estimated, not verified
- Normative PrincipleStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWorship may include any element not forbidden by Scripture, leaving wide freedom for forms, ceremonies, and innovations.Estimated, not verified
- Only Christological Feasts KeptAffirmsTradition defaultOnly feasts directly commemorating events in Christ's life (Christmas, Easter, Pentecost) are warranted; saints' days are not.Estimated, not verified
- Passing The PeaceStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA formal exchange of the peace (greeting one another with a sign of peace) is a fitting liturgical act.Estimated, not verified
- Performance Worship RejectedRejectsTradition defaultWorship music should never take the form of a performance with the congregation as audience.Estimated, not verified
- Plain Or No Clerical DressStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWorship leaders should dress plainly like the congregation, without special clerical garb.Estimated, not verified
- Preaching Is The CenterStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe preaching/exposition of the Word is the central act and high point of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Preaching Optional Or MinimalStrongly rejectsTradition defaultA sermon is not an essential element of worship and may be brief or omitted.Estimated, not verified
- Prophecy In Corporate WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultSpontaneous prophetic words may be spoken in the worship service as direct messages from God to the congregation.Estimated, not verified
- Pulpit Central ArchitectureStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe worship space should be ordered around a central, elevated pulpit as its focus.Estimated, not verified
- Raised Hands And Bodily ExpressionStrongly affirmsTradition defaultPhysical expressions such as raised hands, swaying, dancing, or clapping are fitting in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Regulative PrincipleRejectsTradition defaultCorporate worship may include only those elements positively commanded or warranted by Scripture; whatever is not commanded is forbidden.Estimated, not verified
- Responsive Amens And Call ResponseAffirmsTradition defaultVocal congregational responses during the sermon and worship ("Amen!", call-and-response) are a fitting expression of participation.Estimated, not verified
- Sacred Liturgical Language PreferredStrongly rejectsTradition defaultA fixed sacred or traditional liturgical language (Latin, Church Slavonic, Koine Greek, classical Syriac, Ge'ez) is fitting and preferable for worship.Estimated, not verified
- Second Commandment Forbids ImagesStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe second commandment forbids making any image of God or using images in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Sermon Central And LengthyAffirmsTradition defaultA substantial, lengthy sermon (30+ minutes) is a normal and expected feature of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Sermon Should Be ExpositoryStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe sermon should be primarily an exposition of a biblical text rather than topical, exhortatory, or homiletic reflection.Estimated, not verified
- Set Written PrayersRejectsTradition defaultPrepared, written prayers (collects, the prayer book) are a proper and preferred form of corporate prayer.Estimated, not verified
- Singing Is Required ElementAffirmsTradition defaultCongregational singing is a divinely required element of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Standing For Prayer And ReadingStrongly affirmsTradition defaultStanding is the fitting posture for prayer and for hearing the Gospel/Scripture read.Estimated, not verified
- Statues And Images ProperStrongly rejectsTradition defaultStatues, crucifixes, and religious images are proper aids to devotion in the place of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Testimony TimeStrongly affirmsTradition defaultTime for spontaneous personal testimonies by members is a fitting part of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- The Lords Prayer RecitedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe Lord's Prayer should be recited corporately as a regular part of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Tithes Offering As Worship ActStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe collection of tithes and offerings is itself an act of worship within the service.Estimated, not verified
- Tongues As Worship LanguageStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA private or corporate "prayer language" of tongues is a valid mode of addressing God in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Tongues In Corporate WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultSpeaking in tongues during the gathered worship service is a legitimate and welcome practice.Estimated, not verified
- Traditional Elevated EnglishRejectsTradition defaultWorship is better served by dignified, traditional, elevated language (e.g., Tudor/"thee-thou" prayer-book English) than by casual contemporary speech.Estimated, not verified
- Vernacular WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWorship should be conducted in the everyday language of the people.Estimated, not verified
- Weekly CommunionLeans toward rejectingTradition defaultThe Lord's Supper should be celebrated every Lord's Day.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Form IndifferentAffirmsTradition defaultThe outward form and style of worship is largely a matter of indifference (adiaphora) to be decided by culture, pastoral wisdom, or preference.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Governed By TraditionStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe received liturgical tradition of the church carries binding authority over the form of worship alongside (or beyond) explicit Scripture.Estimated, not verified
- Worship In Homes Or Small SettingsAffirmsTradition defaultWorship is fittingly conducted in homes or simple gatherings without a dedicated sacred building.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Is EvangelisticAffirmsTradition defaultA primary purpose of the worship service is evangelism and calling outsiders to conversion.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Must Be Reverent SolemnRejectsTradition defaultWorship ought to be marked above all by reverence, solemnity, and awe before God's transcendence.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Should Be Culturally AccessibleAffirmsTradition defaultWorship should be deliberately shaped to feel familiar and accessible to outsiders and the unchurched.Estimated, not verified
Last things46 positions
- A Literal Mark Of The Beast Is ComingAffirmsTradition defaultA literal future "mark of the beast" will be imposed as a condition of economic participation.Estimated, not verified
- Antichrist Is A Future Individual World RulerStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA specific future individual (the antichrist / man of lawlessness / beast) will arise as a world ruler before the end.Estimated, not verified
Scripture50 positions
- Authority Holy Tradition OrthodoxStrongly rejectsTradition defaultScripture is rightly read only within Holy Tradition: the Fathers, councils, liturgy, and consensus of the Church.Estimated, not verified
- Authority Magisterium InterpretsStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe authentic interpretation of Scripture is entrusted to the Church's living teaching office (Magisterium), whose judgments bind the faithful.Estimated, not verified
Revelation, creation & science32 positions
- Adam Special Creation From DustStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe first human was specially and directly created by God from the dust, not biologically descended from earlier hominins.Estimated, not verified
- Angels Created BeingsStrongly affirmsTradition defaultAngels and other spiritual beings are part of God's created order, made by God.Estimated, not verified
Life & bioethics61 positions
- Abortifacient Contraception WrongAffirmsTradition defaultMethods that can prevent implantation of an already-fertilized embryo (e.g., certain IUDs, emergency contraception) are morally equivalent to early abortion and impermissible.Estimated, not verified
- Abortion Gravely Wrong In PrincipleStrongly affirmsTradition defaultDeliberately ending a pregnancy by killing the unborn is in itself a grave moral wrong.Estimated, not verified
Sexuality & marriage45 positions
- Abortifacient Contraception WrongStrongly affirmsTradition defaultContraceptive methods that may act after fertilization (potential abortifacients) are morally wrong even if other contraception is permitted.Estimated, not verified
- Annulment Recognizes Invalid MarriageRejectsTradition defaultSome unions that appeared to be marriages were never valid marriages, and the church can rightly declare them null (annulment).Estimated, not verified
Society & politics43 positions
- Active Nonviolent Resistance ObligatoryAffirmsTradition defaultChristians should actively resist injustice through nonviolent means (protest, civil disobedience, noncooperation), not merely abstain from violence.Estimated, not verified
- Capitalism Intrinsically UnjustRejectsTradition defaultCapitalism as a system is intrinsically exploitative and stands under God's judgment; Christian faithfulness requires working to replace it.Estimated, not verified
Angelology Demonology71 positions
- Angelic Fall Caused By PrideStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe angels fell primarily through pride: refusing subjection to God / seeking to exalt themselves.Estimated, not verified
- Angelic Fall Predates Human FallAffirmsTradition defaultThe angelic rebellion occurred before the fall of humanity, and the serpent's temptation issued from an already-fallen angel.Estimated, not verified
Anthropology46 positions
- Body Essential To PersonStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe body is essential to being a complete human person, not an accidental or dispensable container for the soul.Estimated, not verified
- Body GoodStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe material human body is intrinsically good as created by God.Estimated, not verified
Covenant Law Israel29 positions
- Abrahamic Covenant Foundational And OngoingStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe Abrahamic covenant is foundational and its promises remain operative for the people of God today.Estimated, not verified
- Believers No Longer Under Laws CondemnationStrongly affirmsTradition defaultBelievers are entirely free from the law's condemning function but remain under its directing function.Estimated, not verified
Mariology Saints60 positions
- All Believers Are SaintsStrongly affirmsTradition default"Saints" in the New Testament sense means all believers, not a special canonized class.Estimated, not verified
- Altar Relics Required Or ProperStrongly rejectsTradition defaultIt is fitting (or required) that altars contain the relics of saints.Estimated, not verified
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