The following Statement of Faith governs the teaching and practice of the congregations of Ambassadors of Christ, Ambassadors of Christ Theological Seminary and any other ministry of Ambassadors of Christ General Convocation. All the content of the Christian Education Ministry agrees with this statement. While speakers may discuss contrary positions, they shall never insist on any contrary statements. Anything not addressed by this Statement of Faith is not, we believe, essential to orthodoxy (sound belief), orthopraxy (Right practices), and orthopathos (Christian attitude).

Holy Scriptures

The Bible is the infallible word of God, the supreme rule for faith and practice. The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament came from the very mouth of God and are without error in the originals. Scripture is therefore the unique and supreme guide for all it affirms, including both belief and behavior. The teachings of the Bible are sufficient for salvation and sanctification. While there are questions of meaning and application over which we may agree to disagree, there is nothing for which we are responsible to God in terms of our salvation and sanctification that is not expressed in Scripture, either in precept or principle. From these convictions flow the following articles of faith.

God the Father

There is one God, infinitely perfect, without change, creator of all yet not created, distinct from His creation yet everywhere present, perfectly balanced in all His attributes, omniscient over all time, wholly sovereign. He alone is the sole object of worship. God exists eternally in three persons — Father, Son, Holy Spirit — equal in essence and divine perfection, all three uncreated, executing distinct but harmonious offices.​

God the Son

God the Son is fully God and fully human, without confusion or mixture, the unique and only Son. Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, existed before time as the Word, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died on the cross as the sacrifice for our sins, was physically raised from the dead as prophesied, ascended into heaven, is now exalted, sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and interceding for the saints as the sole mediator. He will return to earth, and ultimately every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

God the Holy Spirit

God, the Holy Spirit, is sent to convict the world of sin, with righteousness, and judgment. He fully indwells every true believer as a guarantee of his inheritance. The Spirit guides and empowers believers, gifting them for ministry, and interceding in accordance with the will of God. The Holy Spirit of God bears witness to the person and work of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Anthropology (Doctrine of Being Human)

Adam and Eve were both created in the image of God and without sin. However, they abused their human liberty, breaking their relationship with God. As a result of their disobedience, sin introduced death to the entire world. Therefore, all people are objects of wrath, sinners by nature and by choice. They are dead in their sins and incapable of pleasing God. Without the direct intervention of God, they will live separated from God, die in their sins, and receive the condemnation that their sin deserves.

Soteriology (Doctrine of Salvation) 

Salvation from sin and access to God is available only through the work of Christ on the cross, given by God’s grace, mercy, and love. Salvation is received solely by faith in Jesus Christ. In conversion, the believer is drawn by the Holy Spirit to God Himself. When a person repents, turning from their sins, they are redeemed and declared completely righteous; born again; made alive in Christ as a new creature; and reconciled to God. It is by the redeeming grace of God that a person becomes a child of God, being filled with the fullness of the Holy Spirit, through whom the believer is empowered for a life of faithfulness and obedience. The cross serves as a reminder that the shed blood of Jesus Christ is sufficient to cover the sins of all who believe.

Sanctification (Doctrine of Holiness)

God’s will for every believer is for them to be sanctified.  Sanctification is the ongoing necessary and certain fruit of Salvation that is pursued humbly. It is God alone who saves. Through the work of the Spirit, saints also known as Christian Believers, are called and enabled to live lives of holiness, “in” but not “of” the world. They are fully dedicated disciples of Jesus Christ, persevering to the end. Disciples are declared to be sanctified through the work of Christ, and are also called to become Holy people in their experiences of everyday life. The character of a disciple's life will be built by the ongoing battle with sin. Through repentance, purity, gracious speech, prayer, suffering persecution, and living with a mindset that is separate from the world.  These are truths when living for the glory of God. Growth toward holiness brings with it assurance of salvation and a desire to share the gospel with others.

Ecclesiology (Doctrine of the Church) 

The church consists of all true disciples of Jesus Christ. All things exist under the supremacy of Christ, and therefore Christ and Christ alone is the head of the church. The local expression of the church consists of disciples gifted for the work of building up the body of Christ, living in unity, and bound together by love. While different local expressions may have different emphases, all Christians are commanded to be and make disciples, which includes both evangelism and teaching obedience to all that Jesus taught. The church is to be committed to the reading of Scripture, the exhortation to faithfulness and obedience, and the teaching of the doctrinal truths of Scripture, as well as to all that is necessary for the edification of the body, including worship, singing, prayer, and service, all to the glory of God.

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are Sacraments to be valued, observed, and participated in. They are visible outward signs representing essential inward spiritual truths. Although Sacraments are commanded by Christ, they are incapable of accomplishing salvation. 

Baptism, meaning “to wash” or “to immerse,” involves immersing a Christian in water in front of the church to publicly testify to the death and burial of the old nature followed by being symbolically raised with Christ into a newness of life. In this Sacrament, the power of sin is broken and the believer stands in new life.

The Lord’s Supper is the present proclamation of Christ’s atoning death and the believers’ anticipation of Jesus’ return. The Christian’s participation in the bread and the cup holds two meanings. First, it is a reminder of our union and redemption with Christ. Second, it is an affirmation that the Church of Jesus Christ is one, because we participate in one cup and one loaf.

Eschatology (Doctrine of Last Things) 

Jesus will return — personally, visibly to all, suddenly — and all disciples living and dead will be bodily caught up to meet Him. At the final judgment, the unrepentant will be raised to the resurrection of judgment and permanent punishment in hell. Believers, while already having passed from darkness to light, will be raised to the resurrection of life, and will enjoy the everlasting, personal presence of God in His heavenly kingdom. God’s plan of creation, redemption, sanctification, and glorification will be complete. This is the hope for which we long; helping to motivate us now toward Holy living. The anticipation of Christ’s return inspires us to share the Gospel with a lost and dying world,