What We Believe
Our Foundation
At Wallace First Assembly, God’s Word is the foundation for our faith, our lives, and our ministry.
As part of the Assemblies of God, our beliefs are expressed through 16 Fundamental Truths that help define what we believe about God, salvation, the Church, and our hope for the future.
16 Fundamental Truths
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01
The Scriptures Inspired
We believe the Scriptures are inspired by God and declare
His design and plan for mankind.
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The Scriptures Inspired
The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are inspired
by God and serve as the authoritative rule of faith and conduct
for believers.
02
The One True God
We believe in one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—
three persons in one divine being.
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02
The One True God
The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternal Creator
and Redeemer and as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
03
The Deity of Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God—
fully divine and fully human.
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03
The Deity of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. We believe in His
virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, death, bodily resurrection,
and exaltation.
04
The Fall of Man
We believe mankind was created good but fell into sin
and became separated from God.
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04
The Fall of Man
Humanity was created good and upright, but through voluntary
disobedience mankind fell into sin, bringing physical and
spiritual death.
05
The Salvation of Man
We believe salvation is available to all who repent
and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
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05
The Salvation of Man
Humanity’s only hope of redemption is through Jesus Christ.
Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith
in the Lord Jesus Christ.
06
The Ordinances of the Church
We practice water baptism by immersion and Holy Communion
as expressions of our faith in Christ.
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06
The Ordinances of the Church
The Church observes water baptism by immersion and Holy Communion
as commanded in Scripture.
07
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
We believe the Baptism in the Holy Spirit empowers
believers for witness and effective service.
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07
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Believers are encouraged to seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit,
which brings spiritual power for life, witness, and service.
08
The Initial Physical Evidence
We believe speaking in tongues is the initial physical
evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
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08
The Initial Physical Evidence
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is accompanied by the initial
physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
09
Sanctification
We believe God calls believers to a lifelong process
of growing closer to Christ and becoming more like Him.
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09
Sanctification
Sanctification begins at salvation and continues throughout
the believer’s life as we separate from evil and grow in Christlikeness.
10
The Mission of the Church
We believe the Church exists to reach the lost, worship God,
build believers, and serve others.
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10
The Mission of the Church
The Church is the Body of Christ and is called to evangelize
the world, worship God, build believers, and demonstrate God’s
love and compassion.
11
Ministry
We believe God calls and equips leaders to serve the Church
and help believers fulfill its mission.
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11
Ministry
God provides divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry
to lead and equip His Church for worship, service, evangelism,
and discipleship.
12
Divine Healing
We believe divine healing is provided through Christ
and remains available to believers today.
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12
Divine Healing
Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel and is provided
through Christ’s atoning work.
13
The Blessed Hope
We believe Jesus will return and gather His Church to Himself.
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13
The Blessed Hope
We look forward to the return of Jesus Christ and the gathering
together of believers to be with Him.
14
The Millennial Reign of Christ
We believe Christ will return and establish His reign upon the earth.
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The Millennial Reign of Christ
We believe Jesus Christ will visibly return with His saints
and establish His millennial reign upon the earth.
15
The Final Judgment
We believe every person will ultimately stand before God
and give an account.
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15
The Final Judgment
Scripture teaches that there will be a final judgment and that
our eternal destiny is ultimately determined by our relationship
with Jesus Christ.
16
The New Heavens and New Earth
We believe God has promised a new heavens and a new earth
where His people will live with Him forever.
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The New Heavens and New Earth
We look forward to God’s promised new heavens and new earth
where righteousness dwells and God’s people will live with Him forever.
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“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”Psalm 119:105