John 7:53–8:11 — "The Woman Caught in Adultery"

Calvary Chapel includes John 7:53-8:11 in its biblical canon and teaches it as Scripture, even while acknowledging textual scholars debate its origin. Chuck Smith presented the passage straightforwardly as a demonstration of Christ's mercy, authority, and moral teaching. The story shows Jesus refusing to condemn a sinner while calling her to repentance and transformed living ('go and sin no more').

The passage supports Calvary Chapel's emphasis on grace and the gospel. Christ demonstrates both judgment (the accusers are silenced; their sin is exposed) and mercy (the woman is not condemned). For Calvary Chapel, the inclusion of this narrative in early Christian tradition suggests its value for teaching believers about Christ's character and the proper response to sin and repentance.