Core Beliefs
Calvary Chapel has been formed as a fellowship of believers in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our supreme desire is to know Christ and to be conformed into His image by the power of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 3:11 "For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ"
We believe Jesus Christ is the foundation and cornerstone of the church. He came to restore man's broken relationship with God. His finished work on the cross makes that possible. Because of His love demonstrated on the cross by dying for our sins, we now have reason to fellowship with one another and proclaim salvation through His life, death, and resurrection.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."
We believe the bible is the inspired, infallible word of God and is relevant and applicable to man today. Therefore, we place great emphasis upon teaching it in public, studying it in private, and using it as a guide for our daily lives.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
We believe God is worthy of all praise, reverence and love. We take special time to worship Him with our whole lives,
at home, at work and at play.
at home, at work and at play.
John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him,
bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing."
We believe that Christian growth is essential. Our supreme desire is to know Christ and to be conformed into Christ and to be conformed into His image, likeness, and example by the power of the Holy Spirit. We encourage this by abiding in Jesus Christ through His word, prayer, and fellowship, and by yielding our lives to the Holy Spirit.
John 13:34-35 " A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another;
as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
We believe Love is the greatest virtue and demonstration of the reality of Jesus Christ. We endeavor to show a Christ-like love toward all men. Love should be exhibited in our lives
by our words as well as our actions.
by our words as well as our actions.
Ephesians 4:11-13 "And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists,
and some pastors, and some teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry,
for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God,
to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ"
We believe that Christian service is a part of the Christian life and is the responsibility of all believers. Our goal is to develop the ministry of every member to the benefit of all.