About Calvary Evangelical Free Church
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Our Purpose
Calvary Church is comprised of different people from all different walks and stages of life. We are, however, united in our faith in Jesus and commitment to God’s word. As a church, we desire to equip people so that they can then pursue God, serve families, and love others. Our ministries are aimed and committed to that purpose.
If you are looking for a church home, seeking answers to life’s questions, or wanting to know more about Jesus we want to serve you in any way we can.
Feel free to contact us any time through email or phone, or visit us on a Sunday at either our 8:30am or 11:00am service.
Our Beliefs
We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God; without error in the original writings; the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men; and the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)
We believe in One God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14)
We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Further, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven where He sits at the right hand of the Majesty on High. He now is our High Priest and Advocate. (John 1:1; Hebrews 8:1; I Corinthians 15:3,4)
We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and during this age to convict men; regenerate the believing sinner; indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for Godly living and service. (John 15:26; John 16:8)
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and is therefore lost, and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained. (Genesis 1:27; Romans 5:12)
We believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only those who receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit, and thus become believers. (John 3:3; John 1:12; John 3:16)
We believe that water baptism for the believer and the Lord's Supper (Communion) for the believer are ordinances to be observed by the Church during the present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation nor as a requirement for membership. (Matthew 28:19; I Corinthians 11:23-26)
We believe that the true Church is composed of all such persons who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been born anew by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the body of Christ, of which He is the Head. (I Corinthians 12:12-14)
We believe that only those who are thus members of the true Church shall be eligible for membership in the local church. (Acts 2:47)
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of the Church and that every local church has the right, under Christ, to decide and govern its own affairs. (Colossians 1:18)
We believe in the personal and imminent coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and that this "blessed hope" has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer. (I Thessalonians 4:13-18)
We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord; of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment. (I Corinthians 15:51-54)
Calvary Church is denominationally affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America (www.efca.org/explore). Calvary celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2014.
