Core Values
Read about the core values of the C&MA
Statement of faith
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 theFourfold Gospel, the Christological summary on which the spiritual DNA of The Christian and Missionary Alliance is built.
The Cross: Jesus Christ is our Savior.
The Cross stands for salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God’s Son.
TheLaver*: Jesus Christ is our Sanctifier
The Laver represents sanctification, a daily cleansing from sin, and power for service through the indwelling Christ.
The Pitcher: Jesus Christ is our Healer
The Pitcher speaks of oil, a symbol of the divine life and physical healing that come from Jesus.
The Crown: Jesus Christ is the coming King.
The Crown symbolizes the return to earth of the Lord Jesus Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords.
* A laver is a basin for ceremonial washing used in the Jewish temple.
A more extensive discussion of the Fourfold Gospel can be found at http://cmalliance.org/about/beliefs/savior
