Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Calvary Chapel of Big Bear based on the foundational truths taught in the Bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
We believe
That there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe
In the deity of Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His Sinless life, in His miracles, in His atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His promised return in power and glory.
We believe
In the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, and that men are justified on the sole ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ and that only by God's grace and through faith are we saved.
We believe
In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life; we further believe His power and gifts are available to believers today.
We believe
In the resurrection of both the saved and lost: They are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they are lost unto destruction of eternal damnation.
We believe
Legitimate sexual relations are exercised solely within marriage.
We believe
Marriage has been ordained by God. Therefore, we recognize marriage as exclusively the legal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment.
We believe
It is important to uphold Scriptural practices of the early church. Therefore, we hold to water baptism and the regular receiving of the Lord's supper.
We believe
The Bible to be the inspired and only infallible, authoritative Word of God. Therefore, our ministry emphasizes the exposition of God's Word from Genesis to Revelation.