Calvary Road Christian Fellowship - Statement of Faith
We believe…
There is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; this triune God created all, upholds all and governs all.
We believe…
The scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully Inspired without error in the original manuscripts, and the infallible rule of faith and practice.
We believe…
In God the Father, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men; He hears and answers prayer; and He saves from sin and death all who come to him through Jesus Christ.
We believe…
In Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son. We believe in His virgin birth conceived by the Holy Spirit, His sinless life, miracles and teachings; His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for his people, and personal, visible return to earth.
We believe…
In the Holy Spirit, who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Jesus. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and He is an abiding helper, teacher and guide. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all the Biblical gifts of the Spirit.
We believe…
All of humanity are sinners by nature and choice. Therefore humanity is under condemnation. We believe God regenerates by the Holy Spirit those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord; that Jesus Christ baptizes the seeking believer with the Holy Spirit and power for service, often subsequent to regeneration.
We believe…
In the universal church, the living spiritual body, of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members.
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The Lord Jesus Christ committed two ordinances to the church; baptism, and the Lord ’s Supper (communion). We believe in baptism by immersion and communion being open to all believers.
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In the laying on of hands for baptism of the Holy Spirit, for ordination of pastors, elders and deacons, and for receiving gifts of the Spirit or healing.
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In the personal, visible Return of Christ to earth and the establishment of His Kingdom; in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment and eternal blessing of the righteous and endless suffering of the wicked. |
