What are the key beliefs of the Salvation Army?

[Andy Broadley]

Sorted. We got us a colour sergeant!!

 

[Abiel]

Andy, you are going to have to make a list of all these jobs you have handed out!

 

[elm0]

YaY

 

[Andy Broadley]

I will be happy to do this, but I should also point out that I do not have the authority to hand jobs out. I've merely made suggestions of posts to what appeared to be appriate people. Ultimately, all appointments have to come to you for approval or otherwise.


Anyway, posts provisionally filled to date..


Commanding Officer - Envoy Tracy Watson-Brown
Timbrel leader - " " " "
CSM - Andy Broadley
Band Master - " "
Colour Sergeant - Dion Allen
YPSM - Sascha Fitzpatrick
Corps Secretary - Warren Peace

 

[Abiel]

IUltimately, all appointments have to come to you for approval or otherwise.


Anyway, posts provisionally filled to date..


Commanding Officer - Envoy Tracy Watson-Brown
Timbrel leader - " " " "
CSM - Andy Broadley
Band Master - " "
Colour Sergeant - Dion Allen
YPSM - Sascha Fitzpatrick
Corps Secretary - Warren Peace

I say...anyone can do what they would dream of doing.

 

[Abiel]

...and anyway, it was you who appointed me!

 

[Andy Broadley]

*throws up hands in gesture of innocence*

I merely pointed out that as most senior ranking person on the thread, you had the authority to command . I remain your humble NCO *salutes*

 

[Abiel]

So if the General joins CF, I will be booted out of post???

 

[Andy Broadley]

If the general joins the cyber corps, who cares who's in charge!! Think of the musicals we could do!


*wanders off singing* Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?........

 

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Wow,

Turn your back for 24 hours, and you get made YPSM... this is good stuff!

I might turn my back for 36 hours next time, and see what happens then!

Sasch

ps. Be careful of the crayons Colour Sergeant

 

[elm0]

Don't worry, I'm only storing half the pack up each nostril

 

[Andy Broadley]

Watch the powder blue ones, remember what it did to Homer Simpson...

 

[elm0]

No worries there, any powder blue ones are eaten on sight.

 

[Andy Broadley]

Sorted

 

[Abiel]

Straight from the horses mouth so to speak, I pulled this off the international headquarters web site





Doctrines
IHQ DOCTRINES OF THE SALVATION ARMY

We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.

We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.

We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory.

We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.

We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience, they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall, all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.

We believe that repentance toward God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are necessary to salvation.

We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe in the immortality of the soul, the resurrection of the body, in the general judgement at the end of the world, in the eternal happiness of the righteous, and in the endless punishment of the wicked.


In addition these promises are made by those entering soldiership




Soldier's Covenant

(Promises made when becoming a soldier in the Salvation Army)

HAVING accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour and Lord, and desiring to fulfil my membership of His Church on earth as a soldier of The Salvation Army, I now by God’s grace enter into a sacred covenant.

I believe and will live by the truths of the word of God expressed in The Salvation Army’s eleven articles of faith:

We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God: and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.



We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator. Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.

We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead—the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost—undivided in essence and coequal in power and glory.

We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.

We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency. but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness; and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved. and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has, by His suffering and death, made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.

We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are necessary to salvation.

We believe that we are justified by grace, through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

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THEREFORE

I will be responsive to the Holy Spirit’s work and obedient to His leading in my life, growing in grace through worship, prayer, service and the reading of the Bible.

I will make the values of the Kingdom of God and not the values of the world the standard for my life.

I will uphold Christian integrity in every area of my life, allowing nothing in thought. word or deed that is unworthy, unclean, untrue, profane, dishonest or immoral.

I will maintain Christian ideals in all my relationships with others: my family and neighbours, my colleagues and fellow Salvationists, those to whom and for whom I am responsible, and the wider community.

I will uphold the sanctity of marriage and of family life.

I will be a faithful steward of my time and gifts, my money and possessions, my body, my mind and my spirit, knowing that I am accountable to God.

I will abstain from alcoholic drink. tobacco, the non-medical use of addictive drugs. gambling, pornography, the occult, and all else that could enslave the body or spirit.

I will be faithful to the purposes for which God raised up The Salvation Army, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, endeavouring to win others to Him, and in His name caring for the needy and the disadvantaged.

I will be actively involved, as l am able, in the life, work, worship and witness of the corps, giving as large a proportion of my income as possible to support its ministries and the worldwide work of the Army.

I will be true to the principles and practices of The Salvation Army, loyal to its leaders, and I will show the spirit of Salvationism whether in times of popularity or persecution.

I now call upon all present to witness that I enter into this covenant and sign these articles of war of my own free will, convinced that the love of Christ, who died and now lives to save me, requires from me this devotion of my life to His service for the salvation of the whole world; and therefore do here declare my full determination, by God’s help, to be a true soldier of The Salvation Army.

I think this post should be made a sticky, then we can refer people to it when they quiz us.

 

[Abiel]

Can you find a similar one about adherancy to add to it?

 

[Andy Broadley]

Hmmm....tough one. I'll see what I can find. Leave it with me.

 

[Abiel]

I'll hunt out my certificate if youu cant.

 

[Andy Broadley]

Hey, what about Sascha? She's an adherent, so should know all this stuff.


I'll give her a shout, but I'd better shout loudly 'cos it's a long way to Oz....




Hey Sascha.....


can you help us on this one?

 

[Andy Broadley]

Still looking on the adherent front, but did come accross this which I thought might help people understand us a little bit better

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GLOSSARY



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Adherent An associate member of the Salvation Army. An adherent is not required to make the same promises that a soldier makes.​

Articles of War The agreement or set of promises a person signs when they become a Salvationist.

Band/Bandsman Brass band/band member (used in worship at the Salvation Army)

Booth, William Founder and first general of the Salvation Army

Booth, Bramwell William's eldest son and second General of the Salvation Army

Booth, Catherine Wife of William sometimes called "The Army Mother"

Booth, Herbert One of William's sons, song writer.

Cadman, Elijah Converted chimney sweep and prize fighter, early SA pioneer, the first Salvationist to wear a uniform

Candidate An official applicant for Salvation Army Officership

Cartridge The regular giving of a member of the Salvation Army - a cartridge is fired rather than given. The military metaphor is obvious.

Census Board A Salvation Army church counsel/board or committee made up of census board local officers, the SA equivalent of elders or deacons.

Chief of the Staff Second in charge of the International Salvation Army

Congress A special public meeting on a large scale (usually held annually)

Corps A Salvation Army Church.

Corps or Commanding Officer (CO) The appointed leader of a local Salvation Army Church.

CSM Abbreviation for Corps-Seargeant Major, the CSM is the senior Elder or deacon in a Salvation Army church.

Division A geographical area within a territory (see below) subdivided into Corps

Divisional Commander (DC) The leader of a division

Envoy A lay minister within the Salvation Army, may or may not be paid. Sometimes part time. Has the same authority as an officer but is not ordained therefore cannot officiate at weddings etc.

Entire Sanctification Another phrase to describe holiness (see holiness below)

Field Abbreviation of battlefield used to refer to church work (i.e. pastoral) rather than social work such as a hostel or residential centre.

General International Leader of the Salvation Army

High Council A conference of senior SA Officers who meet to elect a new General - similar to a College of Cardinals in the Catholic Church.

Holiness A belief held by Christians that stresses the all conquering power of the Holy Spirit over sin. Holiness is dependant upon , the grace of God, faith and obedience.

Holiness Meeting A Salvation Army church service (normally held on a Sunday morning). In this meeting the doctrine of holiness is taught.

Holiness Table Originally the altar or communion table. When the Salvation Army dispensed with traditional sacraments (click here for an explanation) it became the holiness table. Early Salvationists were encouraged to kneel here when seeking for the blessing of holiness as opposed to Salvation.

Junior Soldier A full member of the Salvation Army aged between 7 and 14

Love Feast An occasional meeting held within the Salvation Army where reconciliation between church members is encouraged.

Mercy Seat Also known as the penitent form. A bench or pew usually at the front of the hall. Sometimes decorated with a text, such as, "Jesus Saves". This is a place where at any time during a meeting worshippers may meet with Jesus and receive prayer and ( if required) counselling.

Officer A full time minister in the Salvation Army. Officers have ranks (dependant on years of service and or administrative responsibility); Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant-Colonel, Colonel, Commissioner & General.

Open-air An evangelical meeting held outside.

Promoted to Glory! Appositive and triumphant SA euphemism for "died"

Pub Booming Literature ministry in Public Houses traditionally distribution of SA periodicals such as the War Cry and Young Soldier.

Pub Raid The practice of button-holing people on the way home from pubs or clubs and inviting them to the Salvation Army for a coffee/chat/meeting etc.

Salvationist Another name for a "Soldier"

Salvation Meeting A meeting (traditionally held on Sunday evening) where Salvation is preached as opposed to holiness taught.

Singing Company Salvation Army children's choir

Senior Soldier A full member of the Salvation Army Church.

Songster A member of a Salvation Army Choir (must be a full member of the SA)

Territorial Commander (TC) The national leader of a territory

Territory A country or a significantly large geographical area within a country in which the Salvation Army is established. Territories are subdivided into Divisions.

Training College A college where Salvation Army Cadets are trained to become Officers.

Y.P. An abbreviation for Young People used in reference to all SA youth work



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