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ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CREDENTIALING 2026
STUDY GUIDE EXAM COMPLETE (100)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS|GUARANTEED PASS.
ASSEMBLIES
Prepare for the Assemblies of God Credentialing Study Guide Exam
with practice questions covering biblical studies, church doctrine,
ministry leadership, ethics, theology, and pastoral responsibilities.
This study guide helps reinforce essential ministry concepts and
supports effective credentialing exam preparation. Designed to
improve understanding of faith-based leadership and boost confidence
in ministerial service. Suitable for ministry students, church leaders,
and credentialing candidates.
Section 1: Statement of Fundamental Truths (Doctrine)
1. What is the Assemblies of God’s position on the inspiration of Scripture?
• Answer: The Bible is verbally inspired by God and is the infallible, authoritative
rule of faith and conduct.
• Rationale: Article 1 of the AG Statement of Fundamental Truths affirms verbal
plenary inspiration, meaning every word is God-breathed.
2. How many distinctive doctrines are listed in the AG Statement of Fundamental
Truths?
• Answer: 16.
• Rationale: The AG’s Statement of Fundamental Truths contains 16 articles,
including salvation, baptism in the Holy Spirit, healing, and the Second Coming.
3. What is the one true God’s triune manifestation?
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• Answer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Rationale: The AG teaches the Trinity—one God eternally existing in three
persons.
4. According to AG theology, what is the state of humanity due to the Fall?
• Answer: Total depravity — all people are born sinful and separated from God.
• Rationale: Article 3 states that man by voluntary transgression fell from
righteousness and is spiritually dead.
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5. What is the only means of salvation?
• Answer: Faith in Jesus Christ’s atoning death and resurrection.
• Rationale: Salvation is by grace through faith, not works (Ephesians 2:8–9).
6. What are the two ordinances of the church according to the AG?
• Answer: Water baptism by immersion and Holy Communion.
• Rationale: AG recognizes only these as ordinances instituted by Christ.
7. What is the initial physical evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit?
• Answer: Speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
• Rationale: This is a distinctive AG doctrine (Article 8), based on Acts 2:4.
8. Is divine healing included in the Atonement?
• Answer: Yes, healing for the physical body is provided in Christ’s atonement.
• Rationale: Article 12 cites Isaiah 53:4–5 and Matthew 8:16–17.
9. What are the fivefold ministry gifts listed in Ephesians 4:11?
• Answer: Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers.
• Rationale: AG recognizes these as Christ’s gifted leaders for church equipping.
10. What are the two phases of the Second Coming of Christ taught by the AG?
• Answer: The Rapture (all believers caught up) and the Glorious Appearing (Christ
returns with His saints to reign).
• Rationale: AG teaches a pretribulation Rapture followed by the millennial reign.
Section 2: Polity, Constitution, and Bylaws
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CREDENTIALING 2026
STUDY GUIDE EXAM COMPLETE (100)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS|GUARANTEED PASS.
ASSEMBLIES
Prepare for the Assemblies of God Credentialing Study Guide Exam
with practice questions covering biblical studies, church doctrine,
ministry leadership, ethics, theology, and pastoral responsibilities.
This study guide helps reinforce essential ministry concepts and
supports effective credentialing exam preparation. Designed to
improve understanding of faith-based leadership and boost confidence
in ministerial service. Suitable for ministry students, church leaders,
and credentialing candidates.
Section 1: Statement of Fundamental Truths (Doctrine)
1. What is the Assemblies of God’s position on the inspiration of Scripture?
• Answer: The Bible is verbally inspired by God and is the infallible, authoritative
rule of faith and conduct.
• Rationale: Article 1 of the AG Statement of Fundamental Truths affirms verbal
plenary inspiration, meaning every word is God-breathed.
2. How many distinctive doctrines are listed in the AG Statement of Fundamental
Truths?
• Answer: 16.
• Rationale: The AG’s Statement of Fundamental Truths contains 16 articles,
including salvation, baptism in the Holy Spirit, healing, and the Second Coming.
3. What is the one true God’s triune manifestation?
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• Answer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Rationale: The AG teaches the Trinity—one God eternally existing in three
persons.
4. According to AG theology, what is the state of humanity due to the Fall?
• Answer: Total depravity — all people are born sinful and separated from God.
• Rationale: Article 3 states that man by voluntary transgression fell from
righteousness and is spiritually dead.
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5. What is the only means of salvation?
• Answer: Faith in Jesus Christ’s atoning death and resurrection.
• Rationale: Salvation is by grace through faith, not works (Ephesians 2:8–9).
6. What are the two ordinances of the church according to the AG?
• Answer: Water baptism by immersion and Holy Communion.
• Rationale: AG recognizes only these as ordinances instituted by Christ.
7. What is the initial physical evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit?
• Answer: Speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
• Rationale: This is a distinctive AG doctrine (Article 8), based on Acts 2:4.
8. Is divine healing included in the Atonement?
• Answer: Yes, healing for the physical body is provided in Christ’s atonement.
• Rationale: Article 12 cites Isaiah 53:4–5 and Matthew 8:16–17.
9. What are the fivefold ministry gifts listed in Ephesians 4:11?
• Answer: Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers.
• Rationale: AG recognizes these as Christ’s gifted leaders for church equipping.
10. What are the two phases of the Second Coming of Christ taught by the AG?
• Answer: The Rapture (all believers caught up) and the Glorious Appearing (Christ
returns with His saints to reign).
• Rationale: AG teaches a pretribulation Rapture followed by the millennial reign.
Section 2: Polity, Constitution, and Bylaws
