Do we actually do what we say we do? Are we authentic in our claims of bringing all of Jesus to all the world? In this module, you will learn more about what The Alliance believes, why we believe what we believe, and what it really means to proclaim our beliefs in word and deed, “in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Col. 3:17). In The Alliance, we are Jesus people. We say “all of Jesus” because we’re after His Lordship, His leading, and His truth. We long for a complete transformation in our lives through His Spirit. Scripture tells us that “the same power that raised Jesus from the grave is at work within us” (Rom. 6:10–11). If we believe that, then our lives change. We don’t get as distracted by the latest fad or the newest way to do things because our focus is on Jesus and His supremacy—in everything. We say, “all of Jesus,” because we also believe that it’s possible to believe things about Jesus but not surrender our lives to Him. It is only in that full surrender that we resonate with His heartbeat, offering the hope only He can provide to the world’s marginalized and overlooked. You see, “all of Jesus” is not just for us; we’re redeemed for other people. That’s why the Alliance family has a 140-some year history of leaning in together on Jesus’ big assignment—fulfill His Great Commission. We’re about taking “all of Jesus to all the world”—that’s why we take His loving message to our neighbors and the nations and to the nations that have come to our neighborhoods. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – MATTHEW 28:18–20 We believe in the Great Commission; this is what Jesus calls His disciples (us) to in Matthew 28:18-20. Our call, as The Christian and Missionary Alliance, is the Great Commission. Everything we do is done in the Holy Spirit, by the Holy Spirit, and through the Holy Spirit in order to take all of Jesus to all the world. Our mission is to be Great Commission people, to make disciples of all nations. We do that through our work—both domestically in the U.S. and internationally. Today, we continue our mission through 2,000 U.S. churches and more than 700 international workers serving in 80 countries. Over half a million Alliance believers worship in more than 38 languages and dialects. We long to see the name of Jesus proclaimed in our neighborhoods, cities, nations, and in every corner of the world. What The Alliance believes about God, how He relates to us, and how we relate to Him is foundational in our teachings. The Alliance wholeheartedly serves God and the people of His world based soundly on the Bible. We live and die by these words and believe they bring the only life worth living—one wholly committed to our King Jesus. We believe that Jesus is our Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King—this is what we call “the Fourfold Gospel,” the C&MA’s spiritual DNA. Throughout its 100-plus year history, the C&MA has always been known for its distinctive, scripturally grounded views on a number of topics held within the Christian faith. Read more about our statements and perspectives below. There is one God (1), Creator of all things (2), who is infinitely perfect (3), existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (4) Jesus Christ is the true God and the true man. (5) He was sent by the Father (6), conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. (7) He died on the cross, the Just for the unjust, (8) as a substitutionary sacrifice, (9) and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. (10) He rose from the dead according to the Scriptures. (11) He is now at the right hand of Majesty on high as our great High Priest. (12) He will come again to establish His kingdom, righteousness and peace. (13) The Holy Spirit is a divine person, (14) sent to indwell, guide, teach, gift, empower, and bear His fruit in every believer, (15) He convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. (16) The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for our salvation. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice. (17) Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God: (18) he fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature, (19) are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. (20) The portion of the impenitent and unbelieving is existence forever in conscious torment; (21) and that of the believer, in everlasting joy and bliss. (22) Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all people (23); Those who repent and believe in Him are justified by grace through faith (24), born again of the Holy Spirit (25), delivered from the dominion of darkness, transferred into the Kingdom of God’s Son(26), granted the gift of eternal life, and adopted as the children of God. (27). It is the will of God that each believer should be filled with the Holy Spirit and be sanctified wholly, (28) being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to the will of God, thereby receiving power for holy living and effective service. (29) This is both a crisis and a progressive experience wrought in the life of the believer subsequent to conversion. (30) Provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the healing of the whole person. (31) Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil are taught in the Scriptures (32) as privileges for the Church in this present age. (33) The Church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church, (34) which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations. (35) The local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and observance of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord‘s Supper. (36) There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life; (37) for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment. (38) The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent (39) and will be personal, visible, and premillennial. (40) This is the believer’s blessed hope and is a vital truth which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service. (41) COUNCIL 2025 Edits to Sections 1.5, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10, and 1.11 (including a Preamble) were presented to 2023 General Council. All but one were adopted but need to be adopted verbatim at 2025 General Council in order to be final. The proposal to Section 1.7 was sent back to the Board of Directors for further refinement and will be brought back for adoption at two future General Councils. 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, the core values, on which the spiritual DNA of The Christian and Missionary Alliance is built. Through dramatic spiritual encounters that changed the course of his life, Simpson came to firmly believe that Christ was not only his Savior, but his Sanctifier and Healer, believing also that He was his Coming King.What We Believe
Our Faith
It’s all about Jesus.
Our Great Commission Mission
Identity
Statement of Faith
The Alliance Statement of Faith
Statement of Faith Recommendations
THE FOURFOLD GOSPEL
Savior
Sanctifier
Healer
Coming King
our savior
The cross reminds us of His sacrificial death and Resurrection as the Atonement for the sins of humankind (Acts 4:12).
The name of Jesus has impacted lives around the world for more than 2,000 years. He is a universal Savior, promising that “whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
Jesus is an exclusive Savior: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name in heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Contrary to what contemporary culture tells us, there are not multiple paths to God. There is only one—Jesus Christ.
The Cross: Christ Our Savior
Jesus’ death on the cross was the fulfillment of Old Testament law, which required blood atonement for sin. By His death and Resurrection, we are redeemed from eternal separation from God, justified, made righteous, and accepted in His name. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to man by which we must be saved.
OUR Sanctifier
The laver represents the daily cleansing from sin by the power of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 1:30).
Many Christians understand God’s promise of salvation but do not experience the ongoing sanctifying work of Jesus Christ in their lives. For those who neither understand nor allow the Holy Spirit’s control in their lives, the results have a profound effect.
Unsuccessful struggle against sin and a lack of power in life and ministry frustrate those who have asked Jesus to be their Savior but not their Sanctifier, resulting in a lack of joy in their walk with Christ. At the point when we are born again, we become members of God&rquo;s family. We believe He paid the price for our sin and that his followers are—set apart from those who are not born again—and are seen as holy because of what Christ has done.
The Laver: Christ Our Sanctifier
The laver symbol represents the daily cleansing from sin by the power of the Holy Spirit: “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness” (2 Pet. 1:3).
our healer
The pitcher represents oil to anoint the sick for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing (James 5:15).
A great portion of Christ’s time was dedicated to healing the sick. He healed all kinds of people: the blind, the paralyzed, the lame, the deaf, lepers, those who had fevers, and many with chronic illnesses.
We find no record in the gospels of Jesus turning away anyone who came to Him for healing, nor do we find that any disease was too difficult for Him to heal. He even raised the dead. Miraculous healings still occur today—evidence that Christ is still our Healer.
The Pitcher: Christ Our Healer
This symbol represents a pitcher containing oil to anoint the sick for healing that comes through obedience to God’s Word: “And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up” (James 5:15).
OUR Coming King
**The physical return of Jesus has been the subject of speculation and controversy since His ascension into the clouds, which is recorded in the New Testament book of Acts. Knowing that countless millions still have not heard the gospel, The Alliance is committed to doing its part to complete Christ’s Great Commission before His imminent return.
The Crown: Christ Our Coming King
The crown represents Christ’s royalty as the King of Kings. His coming will be a visible, personal appearance: “You will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven” (Mark 14:62)?
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Module 3: Alliance 101 Guide and Reflection Questions
This resource is designed for you—either as an individual or a group—to dig deeper, to lean into what God is saying, and to challenge you in your walk with Christ.
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