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Calvary Chapel is a non-denominational, Protestant fellowship of churches which began in 1965 in Southern California. The term "fellowship of churches" is used in contrast to a denomination. Churches who apply and qualify for affiliation are named "Calvary Chapels." Calvary Chapel has over one thousand such congregations worldwide. ^[1] The original Calvary Chapel is Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa which is pastored by Chuck Smith. Doctrinally, Calvary Chapel is evangelical, pretribulationist, and strongly sola scriptura. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1000x849, 64 KB) This is the offical logo for Calvary Chapel from the original vector image. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1000x849, 64 KB) This is the offical logo for Calvary Chapel from the original vector image. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      In mainstream Christianity, the... A non-denominational church (usually Christian) is a religious organization which does not necessarily align its mission and teachings to an established denomination. ... Protestantism encompasses the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated with the doctrines of the Reformation. ... For the urban complex straddling the United States-Mexico border, see Bajalta California. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      A denomination, in the... Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa is a Christian church in Costa Mesa, California. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      A pastor is an... Charles Chuck Ward Smith (born June 25, 1927) is the founder of Calvary Chapel and is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      The word evangelicalism often refers to... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      In conservative Christian eschatology, rapture is... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      This article is about theological concept. ...

Calvary Chapel uses a mostly episcopal church governance structure. Tongues and prophecy are not a normal part of typical Sunday morning church services, but they are held as doctrinally valid. Calvary Chapels faithfully uphold expository teaching, a "verse by verse, chapter by chapter, book by book" approach to teaching the Bible. This essentially means that their sermons are directly related to a passage of the Bible, and following sermons will start where the previous sermon left off (often this is done from Genesis to Revelation). They hold the opinion that topical studies fail to present the "whole counsel of God" (Acts 20:27) and that ministers who use this approach often choose topics that they have a certain inclination to teach, while leaving out important controversial issues of the Bible. It is Calvary's desire to teach, not preach the word, in order to equip and train laymen for everyday ministry – as well as encourage development of a personal relationship with Christ. Calvary Chapel also maintains a number of radio stations around the world and operates many local Calvary Chapel Bible College programs. Chuck Smith's "Calvary Chapel Distinctives" is essential to understanding, holistically, the tenets for which Calvary Chapel stands. Episcopalian government in the church is rule by a hierarchy of bishops (Greek: episcopoi). ... Tongues redirects here. ... This article or section seems to describe future events as if they have already occurred. ... This Gutenberg Bible is displayed by the United States Library. ... A sermon is an oration by a prophet or member of the clergy. ... For other uses, see Genesis (disambiguation). ... Visions of John of Patmos, as depicted in the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. ... Christ is the English term for the Greek word (Christós), which literally means The Anointed One. ... Calvary Chapel Bible College is an unaccredited Bible college affiliated with Calvary Chapel. ...

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In December 1965, Chuck Smith became the pastor of a 25 person congregation and in 1968 broke away from the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel denomination in Santa Ana, California. 12 of the 25 members were in a prayer meeting, before Chuck became their pastor, about whether or not to close their church when the Holy Spirit spoke to them by prophecy and told them that Chuck would become their pastor, that he would want to elevate the platform area, that God would bless the church, that it would go on the radio, that the church would become overcrowded, and that he would become known throughout the world. Charles Chuck Ward Smith (born 1927) is the founder of Calvary Chapel and is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      A pastor is an... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel is an evangelical Pentecostal Christian denomination. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      A denomination, in the... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Mary Magdalene in prayer. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      A pastor is an... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      In mainstream Christianity, the... This article or section seems to describe future events as if they have already occurred. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      A pastor is an... This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ...

Calvary Chapel then became associated with what is now known as the Jesus Movement when Chuck's daughter introduced him to her boyfriend John. John was a former hippie who had become a Christian. John then introduced Chuck to Lonnie Frisbee, a hippie Christian who would eventually become the key figure in the Jesus Movement and Calvary Chapel. Lonnie moved into Chuck's home, and in a few days, more hippies moved in with Chuck and his wife. For the first century movement surrounding Jesus of Nazareth, see Early Christianity The Jesus movement was the major Christian element within the hippie counterculture, or, conversely, the major hippie element within the Christian Church. ... A boyfriend is a male partner in a non-marital romantic relationship, or a male friend. ... Singer at a modern Hippie movement in Russia Hippie (sometimes spelled hippy) refers to a member of a subgroup of the counterculture that began in the United States during the early 1960s, becoming an established social group by 1965, and expanding to other countries before declining in the mid-1970s. ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... Lonnie Frisbee baptizes in the Bibles New testament tradition while hundreds watch Lonnie Frisbee (Costa Mesa, California)(1949 - March 12, 1993) was an American hippie Pentecostal evangelist in the late 1960s and 1970s who despite his appearance (traditional hippie long hair and full beard) had great success as a...

Doctrine

General

Calvary Chapel believes in the fundamental doctrines of evangelical Christianity which include the inerrancy of the Bible and the Trinity. Within evangelical Christianity, they say that they stand in the "middle ground between fundamentalism and Pentecostalism in modern Protestant theology." While they applaud fundamentalism's staunch support of the inerrancy of the Bible, they believe Fundamentalists have become "rigid, legalistic, and unaccepting of spiritual gifts." On the other hand, they believe Pentecostals have become "enthusiastic and emotional at the expense of the teaching of God's Word." ^[2] Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      The word evangelicalism often refers to... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Biblical inerrancy is the doctrinal position... This article or section contains too many quotations for an encyclopedic entry. ... Fundamentalist Christianity, or Christian fundamentalism, is a movement that arose mainly within British and American Protestantism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by conservative evangelical Christians, who, in a reaction to modernism, actively affirmed a fundamental set of Christian beliefs: the inerrancy of the Bible, Sola Scriptura, the... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      Pentecostal can... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... The gifts of the Holy Spirit are spiritual gifts described in the New Testament. ...

Calvinism and Arminianism

In the much debated topic of salvation, two major perspectives have been created in Protestant christianity: Calvinism and Arminianism. Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Calvinism is a theological... For the Armenian nationality, see Armenia or the Armenian language. ... For other uses, see Salvation (disambiguation). ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Calvinism is a theological... For the Armenian nationality, see Armenia or the Armenian language. ...

Calvary Chapel strives to "strik[e] a balance between extremes" when it comes to controversial theological issues such as this one. They also "try to avoid conclusions, terminology, and arguments which are not clearly presented in the Bible."

On point one of the five points of Calvinism, Calvary Chapel agrees that Calvinism's view that all men are "totally depraved" but that with the gracious intervention of the Holy Spirit, man is able to choose righteousness. The Five points of Calvinism, sometimes called the doctrines of grace and remembered in the English-speaking world with the mnemonic TULIP, are a summary of the judgments (or canons) rendered by the Synod of Dordt reflecting the Calvinist understanding of the nature of divine grace and predestination as it... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Calvinism is a theological... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      In mainstream Christianity, the...

On point number two, Calvinists believe man's election to salvation is completely the choice of God, while Arminians believe it is completely the choice of man. Calvary Chapel has taken a middle ground approach by saying that "God clearly does choose, but man must also accept God's invitation to salvation." Predestination and foreordination are religious concepts, under which the relationship between the beginning of things and the destiny of things is discussed. ...

On point number three, Calvary strongly sides with Arminianism which contends that Jesus died for the whole world; this contrasts the Calvinist view that Jesus' death was sufficient to cover every sin but was intended and therefore efficient only for those who would believe. Based on scriptures, Calvary states, "The atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ was clearly sufficient to save the entire human race." For the Armenian nationality, see Armenia or the Armenian language. ...

Point four has to do with man's ability to resist God. Calvary sides with Arminianism here and believes that "God's grace can either be resisted or received by the exercise of human free will" upon God's desire for them to be saved (Calvinists believe in irresistible grace). For the Armenian nationality, see Armenia or the Armenian language. ... Irresistible Grace (or efficacious grace) is a doctrine in Christian theology particularly associated with Calvinism which teaches that the saving grace of God is effectually applied to those whom he has determined to save (the elect) and, in Gods timing, overcomes their resistance to obeying the call of the...

On the final point, Calvary Chapels believe in the perseverance of the saints (true believers), but are deeply concerned about sinful lifestyles and rebellious hearts among those who call themselves "Christians" – based on the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:21-23. Apparently there are many who claim to be believers that in fact are not.

Calvary Chapel's philosophy regarding these perspectives and the believer's understanding can be summed up as follows: "It is not easy to maintain the unity of the Spirit among us on these matters. It seems that the sovereignty of God and human responsibility are like two parallel lines that do not seem to intersect within our finite minds. God's ways are "past finding out" (Romans 11:33), and the Bible warns us to "lean not unto thy own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5). To say what God says in the Bible - no more and no less - is not always easy, comfortable, or completely understandable. But Scripture tells us that the wisdom from above will be loving and kind toward all, seeking the unity of the believers, not trying to find ways to divide and separate from one another .... In difficult doctrinal matters, may we have gracious attitudes and humble hearts, desiring most of all to please Him who has called us to serve Him in the body of Christ." ^[3]

Holy Spirit

Although Calvary Chapel believes in the continuing efficacy of the gift of tongues, they do not recognize uninterpreted tongues spoken to the whole congregation to be those inspired (or at least directed) by the Holy Spirit because of their understanding of 1st Corinthians 14. Interpreted tongues and modern prophecy are affirmed doctrinally by Calvary Chapel. Practicing tongues in private is more common. ^[4] Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      In mainstream Christianity, the... Tongues redirects here. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      In mainstream Christianity, the... The First Epistle to the Corinthians is a book of the Bible in the New Testament. ... This article or section seems to describe future events as if they have already occurred. ...

Baptism and Communion

Baptism by immersion is practiced. Calvary Chapel does not believe baptism is necessary for salvation, but instead see it as an outward sign of an inward change. As a result, they do not baptize infants, although they may dedicate them to God. Communion is viewed in a similar way. Baptism in early Christian art. ... For other uses, see Eucharist (disambiguation). ... Baptism in early Christian art. ... Water is poured on the head of an infant held over the baptismal font of a Catholic church in the United States in 2004 In Christian religious practice, infant baptism is the baptism of young children or infants. ... For other uses, see Eucharist (disambiguation). ...

Church government

Calvary Chapel considers themselves to have more of an episcopal church government than anything else. They believe that there are three forms of church government found in scripture: congregationalist, Presbyterian, and episcopal. Immediately, congregational rule is discarded because they believe congregations made poor decisions in the Old Testament. They cite Exodus 16:2 as an example: "And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness" (KJV). They believe the second two forms of New Testament church government, Presbyterian and episcopal, are clearly ordained in the New Testament (Acts 14:23 and 1 Timothy 3:1). Episcopalian government in the church is rule by a hierarchy of bishops (Greek: episcopoi). ... Congregationalist church governance, often known as congregationalism, is a system of church governance in which every local congregation is independent. ... Presbyterian governance of a church is typified by the rule of assemblies of presbyters, or elders. ... It has been suggested that episcopal be merged into this article or section. ... Note: Judaism commonly uses the term Tanakh to refer to its canon, which corresponds to the Protestant Old Testament. ... Exodus is the second book of the Torah, the Tanakh, and the Old Testament. ... Moses with the Tablets, 1659, by Rembrandt This article is about the Biblical figure. ... The Adoration of the Golden Calf by Nicolas Poussin Aaron (Hebrew: , Standard  Tiberian ), or Aaron the Levite (flourished about 1200 B.C.), was, according to biblical accounts, one of two brothers who play a unique part in the history of the Hebrew people. ... This page is about the version of the Bible; for the Harvey Danger album, see King James Version (album). ... This article is about the Christian scriptures. ...

To rectify these two forms of government, Calvary Chapel has modeled their system of government after the theocracy that God created in the Old Testament. In this system, God was the head of the church, and under God was Moses who lead the Israelites as God directed him. Moses also had a priesthood and seventy elders under him for support. Calvary Chapel has adapted this to where their pastor has a role like Moses and their board of elders functions like the priesthood or the seventy elders. ^{[5] [6]} Forms of government Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:      For the metal band, refer to Theocracy (band). ... Note: Judaism commonly uses the term Tanakh to refer to its canon, which corresponds to the Protestant Old Testament. ... Moses with the Tablets, 1659, by Rembrandt This article is about the Biblical figure. ... An Israelite is a member of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, descended from the twelve sons of the Biblical patriarch Jacob who was renamed Israel by God in the book of Genesis, 32:28 The Israelites were a group of Hebrews, as described in the Bible. ... Cohen (disambiguation) Position of the kohens hands and fingers during the Priestly Blessing A kohen (or cohen, Hebrew כּהן, priest, pl. ... For the tractate in the Mishnah, see Sanhedrin (tractate). ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      A pastor is an... A religious elder (in Greek, πρεσβυτερος [presbyteros]) is valued for his or her wisdom, in part for their age, on the grounds that the older one is then the more one is likely to know. ...

Eschatology

Calvary Chapel is strongly pretribulationist and premillennialist. In their eschatology, which is the study of the end times, they believe that the rapture of the Church will occur first, followed by a literal seven year period of great tribulation, followed by the second coming of Jesus Christ, and then finally a literal thousand year reign of Jesus Christ on earth called the Millennial Kingdom. Calvary Chapel also rejects supersessionism and instead believes that Israel will play an important part in the end times. ^[7] The Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the entities that bring false peace, War, famine, pestilence, and death. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      This article is about Premillennialism in Christian... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      In Christian theology, Christian eschatology is the... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      In conservative Christian eschatology, rapture is... The Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the entities that bring false peace, War, famine, pestilence, and death. ... For other uses, see Second Coming (disambiguation). ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Millennialism (or chiliasm), from millennium, which literally means thousand years, is primarily a belief expressed in some Christian denominations, and literature, that there will be a Golden Age or Paradise on Earth where Christ will reign prior to the final judgment and future eternal state, primarily derived from the book... Supersessionism (sometimes referred to as replacement theology by its critics) is a belief that Christianity is the fulfillment and continuation of the Old Testament, and that Jews who deny that Jesus is the Messiah are not being faithful to the revelation that God has given them, and they therefore fall... // In the three Abrahamic Religions (Islam, Judaism, and Christianity), the End Times are depicted as a time of tribulation that precede the predicted coming of a Messiah figure. ...

Affiliation

The Calvary Chapel Outreach Fellowship (CCOF) is responsible for affiliating churches with Calvary Chapel. A church that is affiliated with Calvary Chapel is often referred to as a Calvary Chapel (but not always). There are three requirements for becoming affiliated. The first is that the pastor must "embrace the characteristics of the Calvary Chapel movement as described in Calvary Chapel Distinctives." Second, their church must have the characteristics of a church as opposed to a less developed home fellowship. Third, an applicant must be willing to spend the time to fellowship with other Calvary Chapels. ^[8] A notable omission of these requirements is a seminary degree. For the Ecuadorian artist, see Manuel Rendón Seminario. ...

Regional lead pastors are used for a measure of accountability. ^[9] Since there are no legal or financial ties between Calvary Chapels, the only disciplinary procedure available is disaffiliation.

In accordance with Calvary's interpretation and understanding of the Bible, Calvary Chapel does not ordain women or homosexuals as pastors. Homosexuality refers to sexual interaction and / or romantic attraction between individuals of the same sex. ...

Practices

Calvary Chapel's overall philosophy of the purpose of the Church is based on Ephesians 4:9-13 which partly reads, "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ." They believe this to be in contrast to churches that focus only on evangelism. They believe the primary purpose of the Church is to bring glory to God by being God's instrument in ministry, and in a secondary sense, to equip the Church for that ministry. ^[6] The Body of Christ is a term used by Christians to describe believers in Christ. ... The Epistle to Ephesians is one of the books of the Bible in the New Testament, written by Paul at Rome about the same time as that to the Colossians, which in many points it resembles. ... Look up evangelist in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Calvary Chapel's most defining practice is possibly their emphasis on the Bible. They prefer expositional sermons rather than topical ones, and they will often give their sermons sequentially from the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. One of the reasons for their choice is people's tendency to speak only on topics which they like while leaving out topics that are uninspirational yet still important. They believe that by teaching through the entire Bible, they will be able to say that they have "declared unto you the whole counsel of God" (from Acts: 20:27). Another advantage, they say, is that it makes difficult topics easier to address because members of the congregation won't feel like they are being singled out. That is to say, they won't feel that the pastor chose a particular sermon because of some flaw he saw in the congregation. They also see an advantage in the steady edification of the congregation. Rather than some preachers "who come in with a flash and a fire," they try to have consistent teaching that, over time, brings the "perfecting of the saints" which is part of their general philosophy for the Church. ^[10] For other uses, see Genesis (disambiguation). ... Revelation of the Last Judgment by Jacob de Backer Revelation is an uncovering or disclosure via communication from the divine of something that has been partially or wholly hidden or unknown, which could not be known apart from the unveiling (Goswiller 1987 p. ... The Acts of the Apostles (Greek Praxeis Apostolon) is a book of the Bible, which now stands fifth in the New Testament. ...

Calvary believes that most churches have a "dependent, highly organized, [and] structured" environment, but that most people want an "independent and casual way of life." Calvary therefore has decided to have a casual and laid-back atmosphere in their churches. A practical implication of their philosophy is that people may wear street clothes to church. ^[6]

Praise and worship usually consists of upbeat contemporary Christian music which can be different from the hymns sung at more traditional churches (although many Calvarys also play hymns). The style of worship is generally regional and specific to the make-up of the congregation. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Worship music is a style of Christian music that is commonly used to denote songs that are used to worship God and set in a choral music style, usually with repeating, short, easily sung chorus parts. ... Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM; also by its religious neutral term Inspirational music) is a genre of popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith. ... See also hymn - a program to decrypt iTunes music files. ...

Calvary Chapel does not have a formalized system of church membership whatsoever. Calling a Calvary Chapel your church usually means regularly attending church services and becoming involved in fellowship with other "members" of the church.

Ministries

Bible college

Main article: Calvary Chapel Bible College

Technically, Calvary Chapel has only one Bible college, and it is located in Murrieta, California and called Calvary Chapel Bible College. However, this school also has at least 90 extension campuses throughout the world. ^[11] Founded in 1975, it was originally a "short, intensive study program," ^[12] but it is now a two year school which awards Certificates of Completion, Associate in Theology degrees, and Bachelor of Biblical Studies degrees depending on a student's educational history. ^[13] No matter which degree or certificate is earned, the course requirements are the same. [14}Calvary Chapel now offers a Master's degree program at the Costa Mesa campus.^[14] The college is unaccredited. ^[15] Calvary Chapel Bible College is an unaccredited Bible college affiliated with Calvary Chapel. ... A Bible college is a tertiary education institution for the purpose of instructing students to prepare them for ordination to Christian ministry (i. ... Westward view of Murrieta/Temecula. ... An associate degree is an academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, business colleges and some bachelors degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years. ... A bachelors degree is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three, four, or in some cases and countries, five or six years. ...

Broadcasting

A number of Calvary Chapel churches operate radio stations that broadcast Bible teaching and Christian music.

• Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa operates KWVE in Los Angeles, California. Their programming is mostly Bible teaching, but it also has some Christian music. ^[16]

• Calvary Chapel Albuquerque (in New Mexico) operates KLYT which is called M88 Radio. This station plays Christian music and has 16 broadcast translators around New Mexico. ^[17]

• Calvary Chapel Chico in California operates KQIP-LP 107.1 FM, known as The Calvary Road. This station airs sermons from other Calvary pastors as well as live, weekly broadcasts of Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday Services. Calvary Chapel Chico also operates a webcast that broadcasts live services as well as past archived services.

• Calvary Chapel of the Finger Lakes in New York operates WZXV "The Word" at 99.7 FM in Palmyra, NY. The Word is broadcast through western New York on several translators, and throughout the world via streaming audio. ^[18] WZXV airs Bible Studies as well as Praise and Worship music.

• Calvary Chapel Honolulu (in Hawaii) operates KLHT-AM, known on-air K-Light 1040 AM. This station offers inspirational programming.

• Calvary Chapel of Oxnard operates 101.5 FM Cross Culture Radio from Oxnard, CA. It broadcasts Bible teaching from various Calvary Chapel Teachers as well as Contemperary Christian Praise and Worship music.

• Calvary Chapel Twin Falls (in Idaho) operates KAWZ whose programming is retransmitted by satellite to 43 full-power stations and 344 broadcast translators around the country. This network of radio stations is called the Calvary Satellite Network International (CSN International). Their programing is mostly Bible teaching with some Christian music. The entire radio ministry is in the midst of a number of law suits involving Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa and Twin Falls as well as the leaders of both churches. Once Chuck Smith is done with the legal issues the face of these radio stations will be changed. ^[19] Calvary Chapel Twin Falls also operates KEFX called Effect Radio, which broadcasts Christian rock music. They are a mostly Christian music station with around 50 stations re-transmitting their programming. ^[20]

• Calvary Chapel Brandon in Brandon, Florida is available on 96.5 The Word FM (WQRD). Popular Calvary Chapel speakers and christian music are available daily on the broadcast.

• Cornerstone Calvary Chapel (in Howell, NJ), operates The Bridge jointly with Calvary Chapel Old Bridge (in Old Bridge, NJ), reaching over 6.5 million people in the New York-New Jersey metro area.

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Harvest Crusades

Main article: Harvest Crusade

Harvest Crusades is a ministry of Harvest Christian Fellowship (a Calvary Chapel in Riverside, California). It is an evangelical ministry similar to Billy Graham's. They meet in stadiums and have Christian music bands play followed by an evangelical message normally given by Greg Laurie. They estimate three million people have attended since its inception in 1990. ^[21] The Harvest Crusades are Christian religious events held across the United States and in other countries. ... Harvest Christian Fellowship was founded in 1979 by Greg Laurie in Riverside, CA. Laurie is currently the senior pastor of thirty years. ... Nickname: Location in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Riverside Government  - Mayor Ron Loveridge Area  - City  78. ... The Reverend William Franklin Graham, Jr. ... Greg Laurie Greg Laurie (born 10 December 1952) is the senior pastor of the Harvest Christian Fellowship, a Calvary Chapel, in Riverside, California. ...

Criticisms

• A number of people have criticized Calvary Chapel's stance on Calvinism and Arminianism. These critics contend that the doctrine of free will is unbiblical and that God alone chooses those who will be saved. ^{[22] [23] [24] [25]}

• Others criticize the lack of accountability for pastors in the Calvary Chapel movement. A pastor cannot be voted out and is over the board of elders. Church discipline can be difficult in this situation.

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See also

Related groups or movements

• International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. Chuck Smith originated from this denomination.
• Jesus Movement. Calvary was a part of this movement in the late 60s and early 70s.
• Association of Vineyard Churches split from Calvary Chapel in 1982 over ideological differences about the Holy Spirit.

Involved people The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel is an evangelical Pentecostal Christian denomination. ... For the first century movement surrounding Jesus of Nazareth, see Early Christianity The Jesus movement was the major Christian element within the hippie counterculture, or, conversely, the major hippie element within the Christian Church. ... The Vineyard USA Logo The Association of Vineyard Churches, also known as the Vineyard Movement, is a Christian organization of over 1,500 churches worldwide. ...

• Chuck Smith, founder.
• Lonnie Frisbee, hippie evangelist, the key figure of the Jesus Movement. "The first Jesus freak"
• Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship.
• Jon Courson, pastor.
• Mike MacIntosh, pastor of Horizon Christian Fellowship.
• Chuck Missler, author and teacher.
• Bob Coy, pastor of Calvary Chapel, Ft. Lauderdale.

Musicians with Calvary Chapel background Charles Chuck Ward Smith (born June 25, 1927) is the founder of Calvary Chapel and is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. ... Lonnie Frisbee baptizes in the Bibles New testament tradition while hundreds watch Lonnie Frisbee (Costa Mesa, California)(1949 - March 12, 1993) was an American hippie Pentecostal evangelist in the late 1960s and 1970s who despite his appearance (traditional hippie long hair and full beard) had great success as a... Greg Laurie Greg Laurie (born 10 December 1952) is the senior pastor of the Harvest Christian Fellowship, a Calvary Chapel, in Riverside, California. ... Jon Courson is a Christian leader and pastor in the United States. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Charles Chuck Missler is an author, conservative Bible teacher, and founder of the Koinonia House ministry based out of Coeur dAlene, Idaho. ... Bob Coy is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel of Ft Lauderdale, one of the largest churches in the U.S. [1], with a weekly attendance of over 18,000. ...

• Jeremy Camp, Contemporary Christian artist.
• Richie Furay, Folk Rock artist.
• Switchfoot, Popular alternative rock band.
• Phil Wickham, Contemporary Christian artist.

Related ideologies Jeremy Camp is a Christian vocalist and guitarist. ... Richie Furay (born Paul Richard Furay, on 9 May 1944, in Yellow Springs, Ohio) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is best known for forming the 1960s band Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Bruce Palmer, and Dewey Martin. ... Bob Dylans folk-rock album, Blonde on Blonde Folk-rock is a musical genre, combining elements of folk music and rock music. ... Switchfoot is a Grammy nominated alternative rock band from San Diego, California, United States. ... Phil Wickham is a contemporary Christian vocalist/songwriter and guitarist from California. ...

• Protestantism. The main branch of Christianity Calvary is a part of.
• Calvinism
• Evangelicalism. The part of Protestantism they are a part of.
• Fundamentalism. Calvary considers themselves to be between this and Pentecostalism within Evangelical Protestantism.

Protestantism encompasses the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated with the doctrines of the Reformation. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Calvinism is a theological... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      The word evangelicalism often refers to... Fundamentalist Christianity is a fundamentalist movement, especially within American Protestantism. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      Pentecostal can...

References

1. ^ Churches List Ordered By City. Retrieved on 2006-04-19.
2. ^ Taylor, Larry. What Calvary Chapel Teaches. 
3. ^ Smith, Chuck (1993). Calvinism, Arminianism and the Word of God. The Word For Today. 
4. ^ Smith, Chuck (1993). Charisma vs. Charismania. Word for Today. ISBN 0-936728-49-3. 
5. ^ Smith, Chuck (1993). "Church Government", Calvary Chapel Doctrine and Distinctives. The Word For Today. 
6. ^ ^{a b c} Smith, Chuck. The Philosophy of Ministry of Calvary Chapel. 
7. ^ Smith, Chuck (1993). "The Rapture Of The Church", Calvary Chapel Doctrine and Distinctives. The Word For Today. 
8. ^ Calvary Chapel Outreach Fellowship Introduction. Retrieved on 2006-04-15.
9. ^ Calvary Chapel Outreach Fellowship Mission Statement. Retrieved on 2006-04-15.
10. ^ Smith, Chuck (1993). "The Priority of the Word", Calvary Chapel Doctrine and Distinctives. The Word For Today. 
11. ^ CCBC Extension Campuses. Retrieved on 2006-04-16.
12. ^ CCBC Main Campus. Retrieved on 2006-04-16.
13. ^ CCBC Undergraduate Program. Retrieved on 2006-04-16.
14. ^ CCBC Graduation Worksheet (PDF). Retrieved on 2006-04-16.
15. ^ CCBC Accreditation. Retrieved on 2006-04-16.
16. ^ KWVE Programs. Retrieved on 2006-04-19.
17. ^ M88 Radio. Retrieved on 2006-04-19.
18. ^ WZXV Streaming. Retrieved on 2007-02-15.
19. ^ CSN International. Retrieved on 2006-04-19.
20. ^ Effect Radio. Retrieved on 2006-04-19.
21. ^ Harvest Crusades. Retrieved on 2006-04-19.
22. ^ Kane, Ray. A Biblical Critique of Chuck Smith's Study: "Calvinism, Arminianism & The Word Of God". Retrieved on 2006-04-15.
23. ^ Hendryx, John. Synergism & Freewillism Commonly Taught in Modern Pulpits. Retrieved on 2006-04-15.
24. ^ Nolan, John. An Open Letter to Calvary Chapel of Ft. Lauderdale. Retrieved on 2006-04-15.
25. ^ Why I Am Not A 5 Point Calvinist (mp3). Retrieved on 2006-04-17. - the subject of the above open letter

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External links

• Calvary Chapel - Official Site
• Church Locations
• Chuck Smith's audio library
• Sermon Podcasts
• Chuck Smith's book library
• Frequently Asked But Unanswered Questions
• Calvary Chapel Stream Guide
• Calvary Chapel Streams - radio & churches

Other Calvary Chapel organizations

• The Word for Today - Official Site
• Maranatha! Music
• CSN International
• Calvary Costa Mesa Schools
• Calvary Chapel Bible College
• Calvary Chapel Magazine

Calvary Chapel Critics

• Phoenix Preacher Blog