What does this symbol stand for and what is a Foursquare Church? The term "foursquare" is taken from the Scriptures where it is used to describe the balanced and symmetrical design of many of the important implements of worship in the Old Testament. In the New Testament it is used to describe the eternal city where we will dwell with the Lord Jesus Christ forever. Its use in the name of the "foursquare" Church intends to focus on the value of balance.
By dictionary definition, "foursquare" means bold, forthright, unequivocal, taking a firm stand. Our firm stand pertains to boldly, forthrightly and without equivocation presenting the basic elements to the Gospel of Jesus Christ who is our only source of life and hope and health. We emphasize the four essential ministries of our Lord Jesus to those who will believe. CROSS: Jesus the Savior -- John 3:16; Acts 4:12
The first and foremost aspect of the Foursquare Gospel is Jesus Christ, the only hope of mankind. The salvation He brings is set forth in His inaugural address, where He quoted the prophet Isaiah: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the Gospel to the poor, He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are downtrodden, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord" (Luke 4:18-19). Salvation is so much more than merely "getting saved." It's a decision, yes, but it involves a lifetime of being healed, being restored, being delivered from oppression and being set free to stand in broad place of effective ministry.
 DOVE: Jesus Christ the Baptizer -- Mark 1:18; Acts 2:4
While we face a great challenge termed "The Energy Crises", there is no energy shortage in the spiritual realm! The early church was commanded not to attempt ministry in their own power, but to wait in the city of Jerusalem, "until ye be endured with power from on high" (Luke 24:49). Jesus' last words to His disciples concerned power. They were given the promise of it, and the purpose for it: "Ye shall receive power...and ye shall be witnesses of me."
You see, Jesus the Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, the All powerful, Almighty God, confined Himself to a body when He came to earth to die for us. Yet, as He ascended to the right hand of the Father, He once again confined Himself to a body, the body of Christ. That's us! In baptizing us with the Holy Spirit, He permeates every fiber of our being with His presence. He calls us to do a task, but follows through making the power available to do it.
 CUP: Jesus Christ the Healer -- Hebrews 13:8; James 5:14-15
The symbol of modern medicine is brazen serpent, a replica of the very one Moses lifted to stay the plague on Israel. Jesus said, "If I be lifted up, I will draw all men to me." He draws us to Himself in love, then touches us with healing power. Jesus provided a double cure for a double curse. When man fell in the garden, he opened himself up to sin, and to sickness. Jesus paid for our sins on the cross, He took stripes for our sickness just before He was crucified.
Isaiah looked ahead and saw the Son of God as both Savior and Healer: "He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5). Jesus not only fulfilled that prophecy, He continues today, "casting out evil spirits with a word, and healing all who are ill, in order that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, saying, 'He Himself took our infirmities, and carried away our diseases' " (Matthew 8:16-17).
 CROWN: Jesus Christ the Coming King -- John 14:3; I Thessalonians 4:16-17
He's coming back! We live in a kingdom, a spiritual territory with well-established boundaries. Jesus Himself said, "The Kingdom of God is within you." We have been given the authority to do the Father's business, to take charge of the affairs of the Kingdom. But one day soon our King is returning! "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God" (I Thessalonians 4:16). He will rule from earth, the government will be upon His shoulders.
As if that isn't enough to look forward to, Jesus is coming as the Bridegroom for His bride! "The dead in Christ shall rise first, then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord" (I Thessalonians 4:17). He fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament concerning His first coming. Just as perfectly He will fulfill the more than 300 New Testament references to His Second Coming. Our hearts echo the writer of Revelation, saying, "Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus."
The Foursquare Gospel Church believes in... THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
We believe the Bible is God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16,17).
THE ETERNAL GODHEAD
We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14).
THE FALL OF MAN
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection (Romans 5:12).
THE PLAN OF SALVATION
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8).
SALVATION THROUGH GRACE
We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8).
REPENTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (I John 1:9).
THE NEW BIRTH
We believe that the change, which takes place in the heart and life at conversion, is a very real one (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20).
DAILY CHRISTIAN LIVING
We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith (Hebrews 6:1).
BAPTISM AND THE LORD'S SUPPER
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matt. 28:19).
We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper by the symbolic use of the bread and juice of the vine (I Corinthians 11:24, 25).
BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible days (Acts 2:4).
THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily (Ephesians 4:30-32).
THE GIFTS AND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian; and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life (I Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22).
MODERATION
We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism (Philippians 4:5).
DIVINE HEALING
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the physically sick in answer to the prayer of faith (James 5:14-16).
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (I Thessalonians 4:16, 17).
CHURCH RELATIONSHIP
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible Body of Christ (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25).
CIVIL GOVERNMENT
We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God (Romans 13:1-5).
THE FINAL JUDGMENT
We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgment seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death (2 Corinthians 5:10).
HEAVEN
We believe that Heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17).
HELL
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior (Revelation 20:10,15).
EVANGELISM
We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church (James 5:20).
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7)
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