DOCTRINE: WHAT WE BELIEVE

BASIC BELIEFS

The following beliefs (see numbers 1-15 below) represent the core of orthodox doctrine from biblical and historical perspectives and should be universal to all followers of Christ. Calvary Familia will preach, teach, and counsel in accordance with these theological convictions.

Other statements of faith Calvary Familia aligns with include the: Apostle’s Creed, Nicene Creed, New Hampshire Baptist Confession (1833), Westminster Catechism, Baptist Faith and Message (2000)

1. The Scriptures in their original writings are inspired by God and are completely true, inerrant, authoritative, and sufficient (Psalm 19:7-11; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21).
   
   
2. There is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5-6; 46:9-10; John 17:3; 1 Corinthians 8:4-6; 1 Timothy 2:5).
   
   
3. The Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, and these three members of the Trinity are equal in nature yet distinct in their roles (Genesis 1:26; Psalm 45:6-7; 110:1; Matthew 3:13-17; 28:17-20; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6).
   
   
4. I am, along with all humanity (Christ excluded), by birth and action, a sinner (Genesis 6:5; Psalm 51:5; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:23; 5:8, 12 -21; 7:18; Ephesians 2:1-3).
   
   
5. The deserved penalty for sin is death, physically and spiritually (Genesis 2:15-17; 3:19; Romans 5:12; 6:23; James 1:14-15).
   
   
6. Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, was born of a virgin, is both fully God and fully human, and is without sin (Matthew 1:20; Luke 2:52; John 1:1-4, 14; Colossians 1:15-20; Hebrews 1:1-3).
   
   
7. Jesus lived a perfect life in uncompromising adherence to God’s righteous command, and His perfect righteousness is credited to all His people (Hebrews 5:8-9, Matthew 3:15; Romans 5:19, 10:5; Galatians 4:4-5, Philippians 2:8).
   
   
8. Jesus Christ died as my substitute to pay the penalty for my sin (John 1:29; 10:1-18; Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 1:4; 1 Peter 3:18).
   
   
9. Salvation does not result from man’s merit but is a result of divine grace and mercy alone (Romans 3:20, 28; 4:13-16; Ephesians 2:4-9; 2 Timothy 1:8-10; Titus 3:4-7; 1 Peter 1:3-5).
   
   
10. Only by trusting in the person and work of Jesus Christ alone can I be reconciled to God and experience true life and joy (John 3:18; 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:21-26; 1 Timothy 2:5-6).
    
    
11. Jesus Christ physically rose from the dead (Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-53; John 20-21; 1 Corinthians 15:12-34).
    
    
12. Jesus Christ physically ascended into heaven and will one day physically return (John 14:3; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Hebrews 9:28; 1 John 3:2; Revelation 1:7).
    
    
13. In a future physical resurrection of the dead, those who trust in Jesus Christ alone will be raised to eternal reward. Those who have not trusted in Jesus will be raised to eternal punishment (Matthew 25:31-46; John 5:28-29; Acts 24:15).
    
    
14. I am to announce the message of the gospel together with the command to repent and believe to all peoples, and I am to display fruit and good works in keeping with repentance (Matthew 9:37-38; 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:14-15; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20; 1 Peter 3:15).
    
    
15. God stands as the sovereign King over every inch of His creation. By the power of the Holy Spirit, through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God is establishing His kingdom on earth as it is heaven (Matthew 6:10; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 17:20-21; 1 Corinthians 15:24; Colossians 1:13; Psalm 145:13).