What We Believe

Our faith is rooted in the timeless truths of Scripture, guiding our worship, community, and mission.

Calvary Assembly International Doctrines and Beliefs

The Bible Teaching

We believe that the entire Scripture, both Old and New Testament are written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

We believe that the Bible is the written and revealed Will of God, and whatever God writes in the Bible and His Law are to remain unchangeable; we also believe that the word of God must be taught, for the Heavens and Earth may pass away but the Word of God stands forever. Deuteronomy 4:2 Revelation 22:18-19 Matthew 24:34-35

About God

Psalm 33:6-9

As revealed unto us by the Bible, we believe that there is only one God, Who is the Creator of both visible and invisible creatures. Genesis 1:1

Psalm 86:9-10 Isaiah 43:10-11 John 1:1-3 Only God will be in existence forever. Exodus 3:14 In God every creature receives life. John 5:26

About Jesus Christ

We believe that He is the Son of God; Who took away our sins, and the Savior of the world. We also believe that He was born by Mary the Virgin. He is God revealed in the flesh. Through Him all things were created. John 1:1-14

John 14:9 Matthew 1:18-25 Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 53:5-6

We believe in His death on the Cross, and resurrection, by which He brought redemption. Isaiah 53:4-10

1 Peter 2:24 John 10:11 Galatians 3:13 Matthew 20:28 1 Corinthians 15:3 Romans 4:25 2 Corinthians 5:14 Hebrews 2:9 Hebrews 9:26

About the Holy Spirit

We believe that The Holy Spirit is the third Person in the Trinity. He has the same power, the same glory with God the Father and God the Son. John 14:16-17

John 15:26 Matthew 3:16 Acts 13:2 He is one with Father and the Son who is to be worshiped and served. Three Persons that become one are the source of blessings to all the living creatures in Heaven and on earth. Matthew 28:19 2 Corinthians 13:14 1 John 5:7

The Holy Spirit has a great work to perform. He Teaches, He Speaks to men, and bears witness in us. Acts 16:6-7

He performs the work of regeneration for man. John 3:5-6 He also performs the work of Sanctification in the born again souls until they are fully sanctified. John 16:8 Ephesians 1:17-19 2 Thessalonians 2:13 1 Corinthians 6:11 This same Holy Spirit endows believers with gifts they can use. 1 Corinthians 12:7 He empowers one in the Lord. Acts 1:8

About Trinity

We believe that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost are one God, but made of three persons – hence they are One in Trinity. Genesis 1:26-29

Matthew 3:16-17 Matthew 28:19

About the Devil

We believe that there is a devil, who seeks the down fall of every man. He brought sickness, sin and death into the world. Genesis 3:1-16

He seeks the destruction of those who exercise their faith in the Lord Jesus. Matthew 4:1-11 James 4:7 1 Peter 5:8 The devil has several unclean spirits over whom he governs. Matthew 12:24

A time would soon come when he shall be thrown into the pit and chained for one thousand years. Revelation 20:1-3

After this, he will be put into the lake of fire where he will remain suffering together with his followers for ever and ever. Revelation 20:10

About Man

God created man in his own image. Genesis 1:26

God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7 Therefore man is of three parts, namely body, soul and spirit. Man is God's ambassador on earth to take control over all other creatures on His behalf on earth. Genesis 1:26-28 God allows man to take part in His work and thereby reveal His love for mankind more than any other creatures. Genesis 2:15 This also shows how God elevates man more than the other creatures upon the earth.

Repentance unto God

We believe that man has sinned and fall short the glory of God. Therefore man must repent by pleading for forgiveness in the name of Jesus Christ. Romans 3:23

Romans 5:12-17 Acts 3:19 Acts 20:21 2 Corinthians 7:10 Mark 1:15 Isaiah 55:7 2 Chronicles 7:14 Ezekiel 18:21

Justification or New Birth

We believe by God's grace we are cleansed from our sins by which we are able to stand before God as though we have never sinned. Acts 13:39

Romans 3:25-26 Romans 5:1 1 Corinthians 6:11 Galatians 3:24 John 1:12-13 John 3:3 2 Corinthians 5:17 Titus 3:5 1 Peter 1:23 Acts 10:43 John 3:3,5

Sanctification (Holiness)

Sanctification is another grace of God by which our souls are progressively and completely cleansed. We believe sanctification initially occurs at Salvation, but is also a progressive lifelong process. John 17:15-17

1 Thessalonians 4:3 Hebrews 2:11 Hebrews 12:14 Hebrews 13:12 1 John 1:7 Luke 1:74-75 2 Corinthians 7:1 1 Peter 1:16 Ephesians 5:25-27 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Water Baptism

The Kinds of Baptism

We believe in baptism by the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Matthew 28:19

The teaching is revealed in the New Testament and all Christians must obey this rule of the Lord. Acts 2:41 Acts 16:15 Acts 18:8 Acts 19:4-5 Every saved soul automatically qualifies for Water Baptism. Acts 8:36-39 Acts 16:30-33

Baptism by Trinity

We believe that all members of this Church should receive immersion Water Baptism, in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, as believers who would not add to, or take out of the Word of God. Matthew 28:19

The Reason for Water Baptism

Water baptism stands for a sign and an example of two things:

  1. It is a sign of true repentance of a sinner from his or her sins. Acts 2:38 Acts 22:16
  2. Anybody who is baptized is joined with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. Romans 6:1-11 Colossians 2:12 Therefore anybody baptized is dead to the world. Galatians 6:14

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

All born-again souls should ask for the Holy Spirit from above, as the Apostles were ordered to wait in Jerusalem until they were filled from above. It is the promise of the Father. It is God's gift which He gives to those who obey Him. Luke 24:49

John 14:16-26 Acts 1:4-5 Acts 5:32 Acts 8:14-17 It is God's promise unto those who are far and all whom the Lord shall call. Acts 2:38-39 Any Christian who receives the baptism of the Holy Spirit must speak in tongues. Acts 2:4 Acts 10:44-46 Acts 19:2-6

About Prayer

A Christian without condemnation of heart has a right to thank God and be in adoration and in prayer unto the Lord always. Zechariah 12:10

His soul thirsts for God. Psalm 42:2 The Holy Spirit helps his infirmities in prayer. Romans 8:26 We must pray to the Father (God) only in the Name of Jesus. John 16:23 1 Timothy 2:5 Without faith our prayer shall be powerless before God. James 1:6-8 Hebrews 11:6

Those who are unable to pray annoy God. Isaiah 43:22

Isaiah 64:6-7 Much trouble and danger are encountered in the absence of prayer. Zephaniah 1:6 Daniel 9:13-14 Hosea 8:13-14 We are commanded to pray and not to faint and to pray without ceasing. Colossians 4:2 1 Thessalonians 5:17 1 Corinthians 7:5 Luke 18:1 The Apostles put prayer first in their life and they spent much time in prayer. Acts 6:4 Romans 1:9 Colossians 1:9

About Restitution

Restitution is a sign of true repentance. This is payment for what is damaged. Exodus 22:3

Whatever cannot give us a clear conscience before man and God should be restituted without delay. Leviticus 6:1-7 Luke 19:8 Proverbs 28:13 Acts 24:16

Divine Healing

Divine healing is Biblical. Matthew 4:23

Psalm 103:3 Sickness is caused because of the fall of man. The force behind this is Satan. Job 2:1-9 Luke 13:16 Acts 10:38 But Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8 Christ purchased our soul from the curse of sin. He bore our infirmities and carried our sorrow. Matthew 8:16-17 By His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:4-5 Galatians 3:13 1 Peter 2:24

Flee from Appearance of Evil

The Bible teaches us to abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:22

But follow after righteousness, faith, love, purging ourselves from unclean things so that we may be vessels unto honor, sanctified, and prepared unto every good work
— 2 Timothy 2:21-22

Therefore we must not see our Church members in dancing halls, or cinema halls, reveling, for such things are works of the flesh. All people doing such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21

1 Peter 4:3-4 Proverbs 31:4-5 Revelation 1:5-6 Genesis 19:30-38

Swearing and Cursing Forbidden

All Christians should not swear or curse or blaspheme for we were not taught of Jesus in such a way.

Bless, and curse not
— Romans 12:14

Swear not at all, neither by Heaven, nor by the earth or any other swearing. But let your yes be yes, and No be No so that you do not run into condemnation. Matthew 5:34

James 5:12

Due Reverence to Parents and Authorities

All Christians are to obey the law of the country, obey the government and authority. They should honor their parents and elders. 1 Peter 2:13-14

Romans 13:1-5 Ephesians 6:1-3

Rebellion Against Church Authority Forbidden

Rebellion against Church Ministers is against the Will of God. Those who rebelled against Moses did not escape punishment. Numbers 12:1-10

Numbers 16:1-35 The Bible teaches that we should obey our Spiritual leaders and submit to them. Hebrews 13:17 Joshua 1:16-18

Debts Forbidden

Any member of this Church must not willfully enter into any debt which he finds difficult to repay for the Bible teaches us:

owe no man anything, but to love one another
— Romans 13:7-8

About Debt:

  1. Monetary Debt
  2. Debt of promise or Vow Psalm 116:14
  3. Debt of time Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
  4. Debt of not preaching the Gospel 1 Corinthians 9:16-17

Outfits

We believe that any born again is clothed with white garment which is the Righteousness of Christ. It is received freely, a gift unto them that lead a victorious life. Revelation 19:7-8

It is not our policy to have special robes but the choir can put on a robe if agreed by the choristers and leadership. We believe that all members must be moderate in adornment, but let it be done moderately in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 1 Timothy 2:9-10 1 Peter 3:3-4 Genesis 35:2-4 Exodus 33:4-6

Laying of Hands and Anointing the Sick

We believe in the laying on of hands and anointing the sick on the head in the Name of the Lord and that prayer of faith shall save the person. James 5:14-16

Holy Matrimony

Marriage is honorable in all
— Hebrews 13:4

Therefore all members who wish to marry should do so in the church. They are not to follow the worldly pattern of drunkenness or dress naked or dancing to worldly music. 1 John 2:15-17

Romans 12:2

Prophecy in the Church

We believe in all the prophecies in the Bible; likewise we believe that we can be given the gift of prophecy by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 14:29

Despise not prophesying. 1 Thessalonians 5:20 But any prophecy that is against the Bible is rejected.

Church Discipline

If there be found any member disobeying these teachings he may be disciplined privately, but if any backslider would not admit discipline and restitute his way, he may be disciplined openly as it is written in Matthew 18:15-18

, so that truth might be established by the witness of two or three according to the Word of God. Rebuke them that sinned before all that others also may fear. 1 Timothy 5:20 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 2 Corinthians 2:6-11 Hebrews 12:5-12

One Husband, One Wife, Correct Divorce and Re-Marriage

The Word of God teaches us that monogamy has been the order since the beginning of the Law of Christ. Divorce is permissible only when a life partner has committed adultery. Matthew 5:31-32

Matthew 19:9 Mark 10:11-12 Luke 16:18 Romans 7:2-3 Malachi 2:13-16 Genesis 2:18 Matthew 19:4-6 But in the case of deception and abuse, etc we should seek God in prayers to know His will.

Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper

It is instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ shortly before His death. He commanded all Christians to gather together regularly to share the bread and wine till He comes back again. Luke 22:17-20

Matthew 26:26-29 Mark 14:22-25 1 Corinthians 10:16,21 Acts 2:42 Acts 20:7 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

The Church of God

The born-again souls are called the Church of God. Ephesians 1:22-23

Colossians 1:18 Ephesians 3:10 Ephesians 5:25-29 The assembly of the believers. 1 Corinthians 1:2 Acts 14:23 Philippians 4:15 Acts 15:28 Their major assignment is to spread the Gospel of Christ to all Nations. Matthew 28:19

The Dedication or Separation

Dedication is very important for the children of God for the Lord is Holy. John 17:19

1 Peter 1:15-16 We must separate and dedicate ourselves unto God. 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 God called us unto Holiness. 1 Thessalonians 4:7 Romans 12:1-2

The Dead in Christ

We believe that a brother who sleeps in the Lord is with Christ already. Philippians 1:21-23

2 Corinthians 5:1-9 Paul said that it is better to come out of this flesh and be with the Lord forever in our Heavenly home. Further still he emphasizes that:

But I would not have you to be ignorant brethren concerning them which are asleep that ye sorrow not even as there which have no hope
— 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Resurrection

Jesus lived a sinless life and died by crucifixion for the sins of the world. He was resurrected from the dead on the third day and exalted to heaven with God. There is resurrection of the Body. Jesus taught us plainly that the buried body will be raised up from the tomb at the last day. John 5:28-29

Paul also explained this to us. Acts 24:15 1 Corinthians 15:22,42-44 Philippians 3:21 Daniel 12:2

Only Holy people will be at the resurrection those who belong to Jesus when He appears; but the sinners shall resurrect in hell, a place where people whose names are not found in the Lamb's Book. Revelation 20:4-6

John 5:28-29 Revelation 20:12-15

The Second Coming of Christ

The Second coming of Jesus Christ will be visible to all in like manner as He was seen ascending up to heaven. Acts 1:9-11

John 14:3

Christ's Return in the Sky

The Saints or Bride of Christ will be raptured to meet Christ in the sky. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Matthew 24:40-44 Matthew 25:10

His Return to the Earth

He will return to the earth to judge the sinners and the ungodly. Revelation 19:11-21

2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 Jude 1:14-15 Zechariah 14:3-4

The Millennial Reign (Christ's 1,000 Years' Reign)

After Christ appears upon earth, He would set up His Kingdom with the Holy people for one thousand years. Revelation 20:1-6

Revelation 2:26-27 Isaiah 65:18-20 There will be no death. Isaiah 65:20-23 Micah 4:4 Christ will rule in the Kingdom. Daniel 2:44-45 Daniel 7:13-14,22,27

The Coming Judgements

We believe that there will be judgements:

The Judgement of the Believers and Unbelievers

This would start immediately believers are caught up in the sky, they shall stand before Christ. After this judgment they will descend down with Christ upon the earth. 2 Corinthians 5:10

1 Corinthians 3:11-15 James 1:12 Romans 2:16

The Judgement of the Nations

This will be the time when Jesus appears upon earth between the millennial reign and final judgement. Acts 17:31

Joel 3:2 Ezekiel 20:35 Jude 1:14-15 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 Romans 2:16 Revelation 1:7 Matthew 25:31-46

The Judgement of the Unbelievers or the White Throne Judgement

This will happen after Christ's one thousand years reign at the White Throne. Revelation 20:11-15

2 Peter 3:7 Daniel 12:2

New Heaven and New Earth

The Word of God teaches us that after judgement, this wicked world will be removed. God will create a new Heaven and a new earth in which holiness will exist. Matthew 24:35

2 Peter 3:12-13 Revelation 21:1-3 Isaiah 65:17 Isaiah 66:22

Eternal Life and Eternal Punishment

The Bible teaches us that there is eternal punishment as well as eternal life. Matthew 25:46

The wicked people will be sent to a fiery hell made of sulphur, to be tormented both day and night. The punishment will continue forever and ever. Revelation 14:10-11 Luke 16:24 Mark 9:43-44

Dedication of Children

We believe that after a child is born on the 8th day, the parent should bring them unto the House of the Lord for dedication unto the Lord. 1 Samuel 1:22

Luke 2:22-24 Matthew 19:13-15

Special Thanksgiving

You can render a special thanksgiving to God in the congregation of His people. Gifts should be given according to people's ability and willingness. 1 Chronicles 16:8

2 Chronicles 31:2 Psalm 106:47

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