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What We Believe

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The Bible

We believe and teach that the Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament and New Testament are the inerrant, inspired, and infallible Word of God. God's Word is the final authority for faith and life. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.

 

God the Father

We believe and teach there is one God who exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

 

Jesus Christ

We believe and teach that Jesus is the Son of God, was born of a virgin, and was wholly God and wholly man. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of mankind by dying on a cross. He was buried, and arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death and ascended into Heaven.

 

The Holy Spirit

We believe and teach that the Holy Spirit is present in the world to convict the world of their sin. For those who believe in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit indwells and regenerates, empowers, guides, teaches and sanctifies us.

 

Salvation

We believe and teach that everyone is fallen, sinful, and lost.  salvation is the free gift of God, by the grace of God, which is neither merited nor secured, in part or in whole, by any person’s virtue or work. Salvation is received only by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Sanctification

We believe and teach that every believer has been sanctified, set apart with a perfect standing before God. As believers yield themselves to the Holy Spirit, they will experience spiritual growth in holiness, but they will not experience perfection in conduct.

 

The Church

We believe and teach that Christ is the Head of the Church, which is His Body and all who trust in Him as Savior are members of this Body. The church is Christ's representation in the world through godly living and evangelism. Christians should commit themselves to worship, instruction, fellowship, stewardship and service in a local church.

 

 

For Calvary Baptist Church's complete Statement of Faith, click here.