Supports the Distinctives of Calvary Chapel

Today there is an almost limitless amount of faith-based information available freely online and in print, but is all of it trustworthy? Not everything labeled “Christian” is in agreement with what the Bible teaches. Calvary Chapel Magazine is a quarterly Magazine created by professional journalists, focused on demonstrating and upholding the core beliefs that Calvary Chapel fellowships share.

Here are a few biblical principles derived from Pastor Chuck Smith’s book, Calvary Chapel Distinctives, that we strive to demonstrate and maintain in our publication:

• Ministry is not a profession we choose, but a calling from God.

• Our model for what church ought to be comes from the Bible, especially the Book of Acts.

• The Holy Spirit empowers us for ministry.

• Jesus will build His church, not man.

• Salvation is by the grace of God, and His desire is to restore broken lives.

• Pastors are responsible to teach the full counsel of God’s Word, from Genesis to Revelation.

• Our focus in worship is to glorify Jesus Christ, not draw attention to ourselves.

• Jesus will return for His church, and we must be ready for that day.

• We serve the Lord by depending on His Spirit, not our own abilities.

• Love is the most important spiritual gift we can possess.

• There is a balance between God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility.

• God wants us to continually step out in faith as He leads.