Calvary Chapel Distinctives Intro {Non Denominational Caucus]

Calvary Chapel Library ^ | August 4, 2001 | Chuck Smith

[P-Marlowe]

Caucus threads are closed to any poster who is not a member of the caucus.

If it says “Catholic Caucus” and you are not Catholic, do not post to the thread. However, if the poster of the caucus invites you, I will not boot you from the thread. The “caucus” article and posts must not compare beliefs or speak in behalf of a belief outside the caucus.

[Lakeshark]

What is the purpose of thsi thread?

[Lakeshark]

What is the purpose of this thread?

[Lakeshark]

Oops. This.

[Siberian-psycho]

I’m not seeing what makes Calvary Chapel different from pentecostals.

[P-Marlowe]

What is the purpose of thsi thread?

One reason would be to help people learn to spell.

Are you a member of a non-denominational church?

[P-Marlowe]

I’m not seeing what makes Calvary Chapel different from pentecostals.

Most Pentecostals are non-denominational and are welcome to contribute to the thread.

[Siberian-psycho]

So are you saying that Calvary Chapel is in essence the same as Pentecostals?

[Revelation 911]

how did it come about ? Ive heard him on the radio for years and always respected his comments - but am unclear on the origins

[Lakeshark]

Well, that's a great start........seems like you're more into insults than anything else.

I guess my apology for the typo didn't count.

No forgiveness in your church?

[Revelation 911]

ping

[P-Marlowe]

how did it come about ? Ive heard him on the radio for years and always respected his comments - but am unclear on the origins

Well he started with a small non-denominational bible church in Corona CA, and was called to pastor a small Church in Orange County called Calvary Chapel. He began an outreach to disaffected hippies and they started coming to his church. He teaches through the bible every 5 to 10 years and God has used him to bring many people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Perhaps someday I will post portions of the history of Calvary Chapel.

[P-Marlowe]

Well, that's a great start........seems like you're more into insults than anything else. I guess my apology for the typo didn't count.

I must say your spelling has improved already.

Are you a member of a non-denominational church? Do you have any positive comments to contribute?

No forgiveness in your church?

Forgiveness is a personal virtue. Some people are better at it than others. Personally, I'm much better at sarcasm than forgiveness, but if you feel the need to have forgiveness for your spelling errors, I can certainly be gracious enough to forgive you.

Consider yourself forgiven.

[Kimmers]

You made me giggle....I wish there was a take back feature so I could up some of my bad typing

[Lakeshark]

So, let's start over and you can answer the amazingly obvious intent of my question: What is the purpose of thsi thread?

Hoping you can handle this........

[newberger]

How can a non-denominational caucus rightfully discuss a denomination ????????

Seems out-of-bounds to me.

[P-Marlowe]

So are you saying that Calvary Chapel is in essence the same as Pentecostals?

Calvary Chapel believes in the perpetuity of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. However, there is not the emphasis on those gifts at Calvary Chapel that you would see in a Pentecostal Church.

Personally, I have not seen a public display of tongues in a Calvary Chapel service for probably 20 years. It is neither encouraged nor discouraged and AFAIK, each Calvary Chapel is free to determine the emphasis which they place upon those gifts.

Does that help?

[Lakeshark]

Now that's a comment I appreciate wholeheartedly.

Did you know that the literal meaning of the name Isaac is laughter, or in the vernacular.....giggle.....

[P-Marlowe]

How can a non-denominational caucus rightfully discuss a denomination ????????

I'm not sure which "denomination" is being discussed. Seems out-of-bounds to me.

Do you consider yourself a member of a non-denominational church?

Would you like to share the distinctives which make your church different from other non-denominational congregations?

[P-Marlowe]

So, let's start over and you can answer the amazingly obvious intent of my question: What is the purpose of thsi thread?

Why would you ask?

Do you consider yourself to be a member of a non-denominational congregation?

If not, then what is your purpose in posting here?

Hoping you can handle this........

No sweat.