Affirms
One God in three co-equal, co-eternal persons
Calvary Chapel affirms the classical Trinitarian doctrine: one God eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three distinct persons sharing one divine nature. This is considered a non-negotiable foundational doctrine of the Christian faith.
The Calvary Chapel Distinctives document and its Statement of Faith explicitly affirm the Trinity as defined by the early ecumenical councils and reflected in the Nicene Creed. Pastors are expected to teach and defend Trinitarian theology as a core commitment.
Key Distinctions
- Persons ontology:
- three coequal persons, one divine substance
- Spirit procession:
- from Father and Son (filioque)
- Creed stance:
- Calvary Chapel Distinctives affirm classical Trinity
Scripture References
Sources
- Calvary Chapel Statement of Faith
- Calvary Chapel Distinctives (Chuck Smith)