THE PENTECOSTAL PATHWAY TO
CERTIFICATION: ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
CREDENTIALS EXAM BLUEPRINT –
2026/2027 A+ ACHIEVER’S GUIDE
Four Cardinal Doctrines - THE CORRECT ANSWER-1. The Salvation of
Man
2. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
3. Divine Healing
4. The Blessed Hope (the Second Coming)
Policies Regarding Divorce and Remarriage of Ministers - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-We disapprove of any married minister of the
Assemblies of God holding credentials if either minister or
spouse has a former spouse living unless the divorce occurred
prior to conversion or for the scriptural causes of a former
spouse's marital unfaithfulness (Matthew 19:9), or the
abandonment of the believer by the unbeliever
(1 Corinthians 7:10-15). (Bylaws, Article VII, Section 2,
paragraphs j and k; Article VIII, Section 5, paragraph e.)
Women in Ministry - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The Scriptures plainly
teach that divinely called and qualified women may also serve
the church in the ministry of the Word (Joel 2:29; Acts 21:9; 1
Corinthians 11:5). Women who meet the qualifications for
ministerial credentials are eligible for whatever grade of
credentials their qualifications warrant and have the right to
,administer the ordinances of the church and are eligible to
serve in all levels of church ministry, and/or district and
General Council leadership.(Bylaws, Article VII, Section 2,
paragraph l.)
Attributes of God - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The special traits,
characteristics, or qualities of God that constitute His nature
and being. (glossary, Bible Doctrines)
Spirit (alive, personality - intellect, will, emotions)
Eternal (no beginningn or end, cause of time, not limited)
Self-existent (no one gave Him life/caused Him to be)
Self-sufficient (no need for anyone to provide for Him)
Immutable (unchanging)
Omnipotent (all powerful)
Omniscient (all knowing)
Omnipresent (everywhere at the same time; immensity of God)
Holy (separated from evil)
Good (goodness toward us - love, care, mercy, grace)
Righteous (always does right, just)
Infallibility of Scripture - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Infallible -
Incapable of error; stresses trustworthiness of Scripture
Inerrant - without error; stresses truthfulness of Scripture
Scripture contains no mistakes because God does not lie or
make a mistake.
Reliable anchor
,Authority of Scripture - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Bible should be
highest authority in matters of faith and conduct:
- Matters of faith - God has clearly revealed what we need to
believe in written Word. Doctrines we teach must be clear
teachings of Scripture. Be like Bereans.
- Matters of conduct - Bible sets our standards and tell us how
we should act. Lifestyle must be based on Word of God.
Other sources of authority:
- human reason or conscience - people damaged by sin, make
mistakes.
- religion - religious leaders merely men; when from man's
tradition (and not God), cannot provide trustworthy source of
authority
- culture - tradition and culture must always bow to Scripture.
Autographs - Original Manuscripts - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The
original, handwritten manuscripts produced by the human
authors of Scripture. These were probably circulated and copied
so many times that they wore out. None of them are now known
to exist. However, copies from close to the time they were
written do exist. (glossary, Bible Doctrines)
Variants - small differences in copies due to errors in copying
and printing. Over 3,500 ancient copies; 98-99% rate of
agreement - extremely high!
Trinity - THE CORRECT ANSWER-One Being in Three Persons.
Perfectly one in nature and character, but each completely
distinct from the others.
, One Being: Unity - numerically one, completely unique,
collectively one, cannot be divided into parts - God cannot be
separated from His characteristics.
Three Persons: three distinct personalities harmoniously
interrelated, Godhead.
Scriptural Evidence:
- Genesis 1:26 - "Let us make man in our image."
- Matt 3:16-17; Mark 1-10-11; Luke 3:21-22 - all three at Jesus'
baptism.
Errors:
- tritheism - 3 separate gods
- Sabellianism - 3 aspects of one God revealed progressively
Bible Versions - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Translation of the Bible into
languages people actually speak. Good translation is one that is
accurate and readable; would fall in between literal (word for
word) and meaning (thought for thought); none perfect, but
Holy Spirit can illuminate. Use multiple versions when
studying.
Officially A/G approved: KJV and NIV. (position paper)
Canon of Scripture - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Canon means "rule,
standard, measuring rod."
CERTIFICATION: ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
CREDENTIALS EXAM BLUEPRINT –
2026/2027 A+ ACHIEVER’S GUIDE
Four Cardinal Doctrines - THE CORRECT ANSWER-1. The Salvation of
Man
2. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
3. Divine Healing
4. The Blessed Hope (the Second Coming)
Policies Regarding Divorce and Remarriage of Ministers - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-We disapprove of any married minister of the
Assemblies of God holding credentials if either minister or
spouse has a former spouse living unless the divorce occurred
prior to conversion or for the scriptural causes of a former
spouse's marital unfaithfulness (Matthew 19:9), or the
abandonment of the believer by the unbeliever
(1 Corinthians 7:10-15). (Bylaws, Article VII, Section 2,
paragraphs j and k; Article VIII, Section 5, paragraph e.)
Women in Ministry - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The Scriptures plainly
teach that divinely called and qualified women may also serve
the church in the ministry of the Word (Joel 2:29; Acts 21:9; 1
Corinthians 11:5). Women who meet the qualifications for
ministerial credentials are eligible for whatever grade of
credentials their qualifications warrant and have the right to
,administer the ordinances of the church and are eligible to
serve in all levels of church ministry, and/or district and
General Council leadership.(Bylaws, Article VII, Section 2,
paragraph l.)
Attributes of God - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The special traits,
characteristics, or qualities of God that constitute His nature
and being. (glossary, Bible Doctrines)
Spirit (alive, personality - intellect, will, emotions)
Eternal (no beginningn or end, cause of time, not limited)
Self-existent (no one gave Him life/caused Him to be)
Self-sufficient (no need for anyone to provide for Him)
Immutable (unchanging)
Omnipotent (all powerful)
Omniscient (all knowing)
Omnipresent (everywhere at the same time; immensity of God)
Holy (separated from evil)
Good (goodness toward us - love, care, mercy, grace)
Righteous (always does right, just)
Infallibility of Scripture - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Infallible -
Incapable of error; stresses trustworthiness of Scripture
Inerrant - without error; stresses truthfulness of Scripture
Scripture contains no mistakes because God does not lie or
make a mistake.
Reliable anchor
,Authority of Scripture - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Bible should be
highest authority in matters of faith and conduct:
- Matters of faith - God has clearly revealed what we need to
believe in written Word. Doctrines we teach must be clear
teachings of Scripture. Be like Bereans.
- Matters of conduct - Bible sets our standards and tell us how
we should act. Lifestyle must be based on Word of God.
Other sources of authority:
- human reason or conscience - people damaged by sin, make
mistakes.
- religion - religious leaders merely men; when from man's
tradition (and not God), cannot provide trustworthy source of
authority
- culture - tradition and culture must always bow to Scripture.
Autographs - Original Manuscripts - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The
original, handwritten manuscripts produced by the human
authors of Scripture. These were probably circulated and copied
so many times that they wore out. None of them are now known
to exist. However, copies from close to the time they were
written do exist. (glossary, Bible Doctrines)
Variants - small differences in copies due to errors in copying
and printing. Over 3,500 ancient copies; 98-99% rate of
agreement - extremely high!
Trinity - THE CORRECT ANSWER-One Being in Three Persons.
Perfectly one in nature and character, but each completely
distinct from the others.
, One Being: Unity - numerically one, completely unique,
collectively one, cannot be divided into parts - God cannot be
separated from His characteristics.
Three Persons: three distinct personalities harmoniously
interrelated, Godhead.
Scriptural Evidence:
- Genesis 1:26 - "Let us make man in our image."
- Matt 3:16-17; Mark 1-10-11; Luke 3:21-22 - all three at Jesus'
baptism.
Errors:
- tritheism - 3 separate gods
- Sabellianism - 3 aspects of one God revealed progressively
Bible Versions - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Translation of the Bible into
languages people actually speak. Good translation is one that is
accurate and readable; would fall in between literal (word for
word) and meaning (thought for thought); none perfect, but
Holy Spirit can illuminate. Use multiple versions when
studying.
Officially A/G approved: KJV and NIV. (position paper)
Canon of Scripture - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Canon means "rule,
standard, measuring rod."
