The following are the core Calvary Chapel | Rochester, MN based on the foundational truths taught in the Bible and as aligned with CC Distinctives.
God
There is one eternally existing God who has three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Revelation
God has revealed himself to us through his son, Jesus Christ the word made flesh who is the visible image of the invisible God and by his word.
The Fall
When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God, they ceased to be what they were made to be and became distorted images of God. This caused them to fall out of fellowship with God, and fractured all of creation ever since that time.
Salvation
Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.
The Church
The Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Holy Spirit
We Believe Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a comforter, and the Spirit gives gifts as he wills (1st Cor 12:11)
As such, we do believe that there is an order to the gifts but we are consistently open to the leading of the Spirit in our personal lives and Church.
The Rapture and Return of Christ
We believe the Bible speaks to a Pre-tribulation rapture prior to the literal 7 year tribulation, followed by a literal second coming of Jesus Christ.
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