The Ancient Antiochene Church of God
And Confessions of the early
Church
Christians
today believe in many different things when it comes to Biblical
interpretation. Why? The churches today try and dis-attach themselves from what
they call “religion”. In doing so they have neglected the early confessions of
the church. The early church had to respond to false teachings and confirm the
proper and early apostolic understandings and interpretations. They did this
through writing confessions and creeds.
Ironically, some churches who claim that they are against
creeds and confessions will still offer a “one through 28” list, confession, of
their understandings. The reality is, it is still important to respond with
confessions today with all the new issues that arise in the modern world
regarding how to live a proper Christian life.
We, the Ancient Antiochene Church of God, hold to the
early confessions of our fellow saints. The AACG holds to the following
confessions:
1-The Small Catechism (written by Luther in 1529)
2-The Large Catechism (written by Luther in 1529)
3-The Augsburg Confession (written by Melanchthon in 1530)
4-The Apology (written by Melanchthon 1530)
5-The Smalcald Articles (written by Luther in 1537)
6-The Formula of Concord (written by a committee of Lutheran
Christians in 1577)
All of these were written during the time of the Reformation
in response to the Roman Church. The Roman Catholic Church needed correction.
There were no major “denominations” back then. Only the Greek Church and
Roman Church held the claim of Christianity. Both of them had become very
corrupt with false teachings, practices and claims.
We believe that God called Martin Luther to spark the
Reformation. The Reformation was really a Restoration. Through Martin Luther
and his personal studies and research God exposed the errors and pointed to the
Pope as one who had the Antichrist spirit.
All of the above confessions can be found in one volume
called “The Book of Concord (agreement)”. The Ancient Antiochene Church
of God today advises all Christians to own a copy of it. We read it in
conjunction with our Bible studies. Todays Christians do not understand the
true history of their own faith. This is why Presbyter King, who founded the
major modern ministries of the Ancient Antiochene Church today, continues to
teach the true history of our Christian faith along with stressing the true
teachings of Scripture as handed down through apostolic succession. Presbyter
King comes in line with the apostolic succession handed down through the true
Lutheran Church.
Since many new errors have troubled the church since the
1900’s we have had to continue to expose new errors and restore proper
Scriptural understandings. We are always in a “spiritual battle” to make
sure that we hold to “the faith once delivered” (Jude 3).
Many Christians today will claim that they do not hold to
any “confession” or “creed” yet they attend a church that does have a list of
beliefs. If they do not agree with all of these beliefs yet still go there and
support that church, they are openly supporting something they claim to have
error. This is the sad condition of todays “fallen” denominations and so called
“non-denominations”.
As true Christians we are to be in agreement with our
testimony of faith. All AACG Christians stand apart from the fallen churches in
this regard. The Scriptures warn us:
“If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do
not take him into your house or welcome him. Anyone who welcomes him shares
in his wicked work.” (2nd John 10,11)
Apostle Paul advises us:
“I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions (denominations) among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and
thought.” (1st Corinthians 1:10)
As Presbyter King always stresses, the Ancient Antiochene
Church of God is not a denomination or non-denomination, nor is it a non-profit
organization. We are simply the true remnant of the First Church – the “church
of the First Born”.
We are the “body of Christ” on Earth. The body is one unit.
A true Christian church will always want and desire to confess the whole truth
of God’s Holy Word. A true Christian will openly reject everything that is
false.
We encourage you to study your Bible’s with us here at “The Shepherds Way (TSW)” & the “Nugget of Truth”. There are no
fines, fees, or forms to fill out to become a true Christian. We welcome all
Christians who have been baptized by the Water and the Word. Welcome!
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
AACG (August 27th 2026)
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