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Assemblies of Christ Int'l
About the
Assemblies of Christ Int'l
Historical
The Assemblies of Christ Int'l is a Church jurisdiction that traces its origins back to the ancient historical Church established by the apostles. The inspiration for our church name comes from the Apostle Paul, who used it to refer to all the churches collectively during his day - "the Assemblies of Christ" (Romans 16:16).
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The Assemblies of Christ is a modern expression of the ancient One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, which Jesus Christ and His apostles founded. Our jurisdiction aims to move away from the lifeless rituals of the ancient Church, which resulted in dead formalism and ritualism, and to move away from the self-absorbed individualism and historical disconnect of modern Evangelicals, Pentecostals, and Charismatics. By integrating liturgical order with the life of the Spirit, we hope that families will more deeply participate in the very life of God.
We are proud of our heritage, both ancient and modern, and excited about what God is doing in our midst. May God receive all the glory.
Sacramental
Assemblies of Christ International recognizes three Christo-Centric sacraments that Christ admonished believers to experience and practice: The Lord's Supper, Baptism, and the Sealing of the Holy Spirit. These sacraments confer a sanctifying means of grace and are instruments used by the Holy Spirit to quicken, strengthen, empower, and confirm the faith of believers. Receiving these sacraments brings about an ever-deepening union with the Lord.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is a participating in the death of Christ; the Sacrament of Baptism is participating in the burial of Christ; the Sacrament of the Sealing of the Holy Spirit is participating in the resurrection-ascension of Christ.
Additionally, through these three Sacraments, the fullness of the Gospel are presented over and over again to the Assembly of believers as ongoing reminders of His death (Lord's Supper), burial (Baptism) , and resurrection-ascension (Sealing of the Holy Spirit) are presented over and over within the assembly of believers.
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Orthodox-Pentecostal
The Assemblies of Christ Int’l is a new breed of Classical Pentecostal. We endeavor to be firmly balanced, spiritually healthy, and inspirationally vibrant. Our historical roots protect us from major heresies. This ancient-modern integration is known as the Orthodox-Pentecostal movement.
The term "Orthodox" refers to the four primary unifying creeds of the unified church. When we use the term "Pentecostal," we are primarily referring to the belief that the Gift of the Holy Spirit is available to all believers, usually after baptism, and is always evidenced by speaking in tongues. We embrace the early church practice of praying for newly baptized believers to receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit.
Creedal
The Assemblies of Christ Internatiional is Creedal. The Latin definition of the word creed means “I believe”; therefore, a creed can be interpreted as a summary of core beliefs.
The Assemblies of Christ embraces the four formal creeds: Apostles Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, and Creed of Chalcedon. Each of these creeds were developed to refute heresies. These creeds have served as a foundation for Christians for centuries, providing a sense of unity and belonging through a set of beliefs that reflect the fundamental doctrines found in the Bible.
These beliefs have been shaped by years of rigorous Scripture study and are considered helpful, reliable, and authoritative in matters of faith. However, it's important to remember that fallible individuals wrote these creeds and should be scrutinized against the ultimate authority of Scripture – Prima Scriptura!