ASSEMBLIES OF GOD LICENSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED (2026) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Autographs- original manuscripts - ANS ✓The original handwritten
manuscripts produced by
the human authors of Scripture.
Bible versions - ANS ✓translations of the Old and New Testaments from the
original Greek and Hebrew languages.
Calvinism - ANS ✓Belief that God's absolute sovereignty demanded absolute
predestination of those who should be saved and who should be lost. He failed to
see that God is sovereign over himself and therefore able to give human beings
free will.
Canon of Scripture: - ANS ✓The list of books accepted by the Church as
Scripture inspired by the Holy Spirit. Four questions applied !)Apostolicity
2)Universality 3)Contents 4 )Inspiration.
Christology - ANS ✓the field of study within Christian theology which is
primarily concerned with the nature and person of Jesus Christ as recorded in
the canonical Gospels and the epistles of the New Testament.
Classification of Spiritual Gifts - ANS ✓-Utterance- Prophecy, Tongues,
Interpretation of Tongues
-Power- Faith, Healing, Miracles
-Revelation-Wisdom, Knowledge, Discernment
Deacon - ANS ✓a word meaning "servant," "helper." An office in the local church.
Both men and women served as deacons.
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,Discipleship - ANS ✓is the diligent and intentional teachings and practices that
promote the life-long style of becoming ever more like Jesus and reproducing the
Christlifein others.
Ecclesiology -the church - ANS ✓study of theological doctrine related to the
church. The
study of the church.
Ecumenism - ANS ✓ecumenical principles and practices especially as shown
among religious groups (as Christian denominations), promoting or tending
toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation
Elders - ANS ✓term indicating age and maturity. This term was also used by the
Jews to designate the person who was known as the "ruler" of the synagogue. In
the Greek-speaking world of the New Testament, the term "bishop" was used as
the equivalent. "Bishop" literally means "overseer" or "superintendent." Acts
20:28 indicates that they were also expected to have the ministry of shepherd, or
pastor.
Eschatology and eschatological errors - ANS ✓the study of end time
prophecies and events. Errors occur when prophecy is spiritualized or applied
allegorically. We believe in a literal interpretation of end time events. Errors
include 1) Restitution of all things (universalism) 2) Setting a date for the Lord's
return 3) Post-Tribulation Rapture 4) Amillennialism. Credentials will be
jeopardized if an issue is made regarding these errors.
Evangelism - ANS ✓is the winning of new converts. It is the responsibility of the
entire Body of Christ, not just the leaders. A major part of the Great Commission.
Great Commission - ANS ✓Jesus' command to spread the gospel to the whole
world. Matthew 28:19,20
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, Hermeneutics - ANS ✓is the study of the principles of interpretation concerning
the books of the Bible. It is part of the broader field ofhermeneutics which
involves the study of principles for the text and includes all forms of
communication: verbal and nonverbal.
Holy Spirit Baptism and gifts - ANS ✓With it comes the enduement of power
for life and
service, the bestowment of gift and their uses in the work of the ministry.
Separate and distinct experience to the new birth. The gifts are all
concerned with the manifestation of God's character, ways, and eternal
purposes. Wisdom, word of knowledge, discerning of
spirits, faith, miracles, gifts of healing, tongues, interpretation of tongues,
and prophecy.
Illumination - ANS ✓The believer is promised special assistance from the Holy
Spirit to understand the Word of God. His Spirit is pleased to shed light on the
truth and its application to your life.
Imminent return of Christ - ANS ✓The resurrection of those who have fallen
asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and
remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope ofthe
Church. The Rapture.
Immutable - ANS ✓not capable of or susceptible to change. God and His Word
are not capable of change.
Infallibility of Scripture - ANS ✓It is incapable of error and therefore not
capable of
misleading, deceiving, or disappointing us.
Initial Physical Evidence - ANS ✓the baptism of believers in the Holy Ghost is
witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit
of God gives them utterance.
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UPDATED (2026) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Autographs- original manuscripts - ANS ✓The original handwritten
manuscripts produced by
the human authors of Scripture.
Bible versions - ANS ✓translations of the Old and New Testaments from the
original Greek and Hebrew languages.
Calvinism - ANS ✓Belief that God's absolute sovereignty demanded absolute
predestination of those who should be saved and who should be lost. He failed to
see that God is sovereign over himself and therefore able to give human beings
free will.
Canon of Scripture: - ANS ✓The list of books accepted by the Church as
Scripture inspired by the Holy Spirit. Four questions applied !)Apostolicity
2)Universality 3)Contents 4 )Inspiration.
Christology - ANS ✓the field of study within Christian theology which is
primarily concerned with the nature and person of Jesus Christ as recorded in
the canonical Gospels and the epistles of the New Testament.
Classification of Spiritual Gifts - ANS ✓-Utterance- Prophecy, Tongues,
Interpretation of Tongues
-Power- Faith, Healing, Miracles
-Revelation-Wisdom, Knowledge, Discernment
Deacon - ANS ✓a word meaning "servant," "helper." An office in the local church.
Both men and women served as deacons.
1
,Discipleship - ANS ✓is the diligent and intentional teachings and practices that
promote the life-long style of becoming ever more like Jesus and reproducing the
Christlifein others.
Ecclesiology -the church - ANS ✓study of theological doctrine related to the
church. The
study of the church.
Ecumenism - ANS ✓ecumenical principles and practices especially as shown
among religious groups (as Christian denominations), promoting or tending
toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation
Elders - ANS ✓term indicating age and maturity. This term was also used by the
Jews to designate the person who was known as the "ruler" of the synagogue. In
the Greek-speaking world of the New Testament, the term "bishop" was used as
the equivalent. "Bishop" literally means "overseer" or "superintendent." Acts
20:28 indicates that they were also expected to have the ministry of shepherd, or
pastor.
Eschatology and eschatological errors - ANS ✓the study of end time
prophecies and events. Errors occur when prophecy is spiritualized or applied
allegorically. We believe in a literal interpretation of end time events. Errors
include 1) Restitution of all things (universalism) 2) Setting a date for the Lord's
return 3) Post-Tribulation Rapture 4) Amillennialism. Credentials will be
jeopardized if an issue is made regarding these errors.
Evangelism - ANS ✓is the winning of new converts. It is the responsibility of the
entire Body of Christ, not just the leaders. A major part of the Great Commission.
Great Commission - ANS ✓Jesus' command to spread the gospel to the whole
world. Matthew 28:19,20
2
, Hermeneutics - ANS ✓is the study of the principles of interpretation concerning
the books of the Bible. It is part of the broader field ofhermeneutics which
involves the study of principles for the text and includes all forms of
communication: verbal and nonverbal.
Holy Spirit Baptism and gifts - ANS ✓With it comes the enduement of power
for life and
service, the bestowment of gift and their uses in the work of the ministry.
Separate and distinct experience to the new birth. The gifts are all
concerned with the manifestation of God's character, ways, and eternal
purposes. Wisdom, word of knowledge, discerning of
spirits, faith, miracles, gifts of healing, tongues, interpretation of tongues,
and prophecy.
Illumination - ANS ✓The believer is promised special assistance from the Holy
Spirit to understand the Word of God. His Spirit is pleased to shed light on the
truth and its application to your life.
Imminent return of Christ - ANS ✓The resurrection of those who have fallen
asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and
remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope ofthe
Church. The Rapture.
Immutable - ANS ✓not capable of or susceptible to change. God and His Word
are not capable of change.
Infallibility of Scripture - ANS ✓It is incapable of error and therefore not
capable of
misleading, deceiving, or disappointing us.
Initial Physical Evidence - ANS ✓the baptism of believers in the Holy Ghost is
witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit
of God gives them utterance.
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