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What we believe motivates and inspires us every day. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, God incarnate. Because lost people matter to God, He came in human form to sacrifice Himself, once for all, that we might not perish but have eternal life.
It’s all about Jesus.
Who is Jesus? The Christian and Missionary Alliance believes that Jesus Christ is our Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King, what Alliance founder A. B. Simpson referred to as the Fourfold Gospel. One of Simpson’s life verses contains these words: “Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). In Simpson’s hymn, “Himself,” he put it this way— “Everything in Jesus, And Jesus everything!” Walk along the road to Emmaus with Vice President for Church Ministries John Soper as he describes why it’s all about Jesus! Every day, lost people are being introduced to Jesus by dedicated Alliance workers who meet practical needs with compassionate care under the banner of Alliance Great Commission Ministries.
The Fourfold Gospel.
Alliance founder Dr. A. B. Simpson articulated the core “theology” of The Alliance. As we seek to know Jesus personally, being one with Him, He will reveal Himself as our Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King. Simpson called this theology the Fourfold Gospel, the Christological summary on which the spiritual DNA of The Christian and Missionary Alliance is built.
The Great Commission.
Jesus’ last words before His glorious ascension into Heaven were given as a commission to His disciples. This Great Commission remains a command—a mandate—to every believer in Jesus Christ. His Great Commission is the Call of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Our Core Values.
What we believe determines what we value, and what we value demonstrates how we live. The Alliance has developed seven Core Values that flow out of our passion for Jesus. These Core Values are the motivation behind the mission.
Statement of Faith.
What The Alliance believes is foundational in its teachings about God and how He relates to us and how we relate to Him. Based on His written Word, the Bible, we are compelled to serve God and the people of His world. We live and die by these words, and believe they bring the only life worth living—one wholly committed to the King Jesus.
Alliance Perspectives.
Discover why The Alliance is blessed as one of the world’s leaders in successful church-planting and missions initiatives. Throughout its history, The Alliance has been recognized by its scripturally grounded views on specific tenets of the Christian faith.
In The Alliance, we believe that our mission blends both the concept of being and doing. In being with Jesus and sitting at His feet, our lives are transformed. As we grow in relationship with Him, we desire to know Him more deeply as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King.
We are ordinary people from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds, obeying Jesus’ command to complete His Great Commission. Empowered by our extraordinary God, we are doing our part to go and make disciples of all nations. Whether at home or overseas, The Alliance is taking faith-filled risks to see Christ’s Kingdom multiplied throughout the world.
We invite you on this journey of living the Call together!
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