Our Beliefs

Calvary Chapel Hendersonville is affiliated with Calvary Chapel, a non-denominational church movement focused on the inerrancy of the Bible and the expository teaching from Genesis to Revelation.

Calvary Chapel has been formed as a fellowship of believers in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our supreme desire is to know Christ and to be conformed into His image by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Read more ...

Our beliefs are summarized by the five pillars of the reformation known as the “Five Solas.” These are Latin phrases the reformers believed described the only things necessary for salvation. 

Sola Scriptura – “By Scripture Alone”

The Bible is the only inspired and authoritative Word of God, is the only source for Christian doctrine, and is accessible to all — that is, it is clear and self-interpreting. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Sola Gratia – “By Grace Alone”

Salvation comes by God's grace or "unmerited favor" only—not as something merited by the sinner. This means that salvation is an unearned gift from God. (Romans 3:23-24)

Sola Fide – “By Faith Alone”

Justification for the sinner is only by faith alone, which is a gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Solas Christus – “By Christ Alone”

Christ Jesus is the only mediator between God and man and salvation is by none other (Acts 4:12).

Sola Deo Gloria – “Glory to God Alone”

God is sovereign over all things, therefore, all glory is due to God alone, since salvation is accomplished solely through his will and action—not only the gift of the all-sufficient atonement of Jesus on the cross but also the gift of faith in that atonement, created in the heart of the believer by the Holy Spirit.  (Romans 11:36)