The Calvary Chapel Movement
| What do Calvary Chapels teach? | |
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The Bible of course! But everybody says that, don't they? If you're looking for a little more detail than that, read Larry Taylor's short book What Calvary Chapel Teaches. |
| Yes, but are you guys Calvinists or Arminianists? | |
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Do Calvary Chapels believe in eternal security or conditional perseverance? Do they believe in limited atonement or unlimited atonement? If you've got deep questions like that, read Larry Taylor's even shorter book Calvinism vs. Arminianism: A Discussion of Doctrine. |
| What are the distinctives of the Calvary Chapel Movement? | |
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Some of the things that make various churches unique in the Body of Christ are doctrinal, others are applicational, philosophical, or traditional. What are some of the distinctives of Calvary Chapels? They include the call to ministry, the importance of grace, and the teaching of the rapture. Calvary Chapel Distinctives |
| Do Calvary's believe that the gifts are for today? | |
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Calvary Chapels believe that the Holy Spirit
does work in the lives of believers today through the gifts.
But we avoid the extreme views and practices that have caused
controversy and unfortunate results. Here is an in-depth Bible
study on the Holy Spirit and His gifts.
Charisma vs. Charismania |
| Where did you guys come from? | |
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What is Calvary Chapel's history? Read the book Harvest by Chuck Smith and Tal Brooke to discover not only the beginnings of Calvary Chapel, but also the unlikely pastors that God called: Gang members, drug addicts, mental patients, and society's rejects. |
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Want more on Calvary Chapel's history? Also, watch the 2 hour documentary A Venture In Faith. |
| How can I find a Calvary Chapel near me? | |
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There are Calvarys all over the USA and the world. Check the affiliates list to find the Calvary Chapel nearest you. |
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Interested in more from Pastor Chuck?
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BOOKS Calvinism, Arminianism, and the Word of God
Christian Family Relationships Philosophy of Ministry of Calvary Chapel The Tribulation and the Church |