Assemblies of God vs Evangelical

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What is the difference between the two? I am on the edge between the two.

Edit: What is the difference between Assembly of God and Church of God?

 

[Winken]

What is the difference between the two? I am on the edge between the two.

Whoa! That surprises me, Jason!!

 

[Hank77]

What is the difference between the two? I am on the edge between the two.

For over 65 years, the National Association of Evangelicals has represented the larger Christian community across the nation. Through united efforts, we have been able to accomplish more than any one of us could have done alone. This cooperation will continue to serve us well into the 21st century.

George Wood
General Superintendent, The General Council of the Assemblies of God

http://nae.net/about-nae/endorsements/

 

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Whoa! That surprises me, Jason!!

In a good way I hope.

 

[Greg J.]

Re: Assemblies of God vs Evangelical

AoG doctrine is evangelical. Is there something more specific you are questioning?

 

[(° ͡ ͜ ͡ʖ ͡ °) (ᵔᴥᵔʋ)]

Re: Assemblies of God vs Evangelical

AoG doctrine is evangelical. Is there something more specific you are questioning?

I guess I am more confused about the Evangelical Church and what they represent. What are their beliefs and how are they different from AOG if at all.

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[Greg J.]

AoG is a denomination: a collection of people who share the same interpretation of Scripture, have codified it into doctrine (and a statement of faith) and have applied the AoG label to themselves. While Evangelicalism is also a collection of people who share some sameness in their interpretation of Scripture, it isn't a denomination. The collection of AoG people are all included in the collection of people who are evangelical. The technical definition of evangelical is (something like) that which is in agreement with the Christian gospel.

There are evangelicals that do not believe in some of the things that AoG doctrine asserts, but those items are not a part of the definition of evangelical. Perhaps that's the conflict that you are having an issue with?

 

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AoG is a denomination: a collection of people who share the same interpretation of Scripture, have codified it into doctrine (and a statement of faith) and have applied the AoG label to themselves. While Evangelicalism is also a collection of people who share some sameness in their interpretation of Scripture, it isn't a denomination. The collection of AoG people are all included in the collection of people who are evangelical. The technical definition of evangelical is (something like) that which is in agreement with the Christian gospel.

There are evangelicals that do not believe in some of the things that AoG doctrine asserts, but those items are not a part of the definition of evangelical. Perhaps that's the conflict that you are having an issue with?

That entirely makes sense. Just to make sure I understand correctly. An "Evangelical Church" is basically a congregation of Christians from different denominations (Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, ect) who decide to put away their theological differences and focus on the "common ground". So rather than dividing themselves on their differences, they are united and emphasize their common ground.

Being "evangelical" basically means "gospel believer" so any denomination or individual that believes the gospel is "evangelical". Is that accurate?

AOG is evangelical, but not all evangelicals are AOG.

 

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Shifting gears a little bit. How is Assembly Of God different from Church of God?

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[Greg J.]

Being "evangelical" basically means "gospel believer" so any denomination or individual that believes the gospel is "evangelical". Is that accurate?

Yes.

An "Evangelical Church" is basically a congregation of Christians from different denominations (Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, ect) who decide to put away their theological differences and focus on the "common ground". So rather than dividing themselves on their differences, they are united and emphasize their common ground.

They haven't decided that. It is just a way that others may classify them. The people who are evangelicals also includes Christians who do not ascribe to any particular denomination's doctrine. i.e., Non-Denominational Christians.

 

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Yes.

They haven't decided that. It is just a way that others may classify them. The people who are evangelicals also includes Christians who do not ascribe to any particular denomination's doctrine. i.e., Non-Denominational Christians.

Thank you. That clears up a lot of confusion.

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[Geralt]

AOG theology is arminianism but with an added twist.

- while classical arminianism believes in a two step regeneration ("partial"- prevenient grace which allows you to decide; and "full"- when you make a decision you are 'born again')

- AOG (pentecostalism) also added a two state "full" regeneration (initial baptism from making a full decision; baptism of the holy spirit - for empowerment..so they say)

Mainstream evangelicalism can either be arminianism and the reformed faith.

So you can say AOG is arminianism plus.