Distinctives

Calvary Chapel of Syracuse upholds the following:

1. The inerrancy of Scripture.
2. The continuance today of the diversities of spiritual gifts as found in I Corinthians 12:4-11.
3. Simplicity of church government, rather than a complex bureaucracy.
4. A dependence upon the Holy Spirit to lead us rather than fleshly promotion.
5. The pre-millennial, pre-tribulation return of Christ for His waiting Church.
6. The teaching of the Word of God in such a way that it can be applied to life as beneficial towards a growing maturity.

At any given time, certain issues become controversial in the church. Calvary Chapel Syracuse believes that it is necessary to take a stand in the following areas. Therefore, we reject the following ideas:

1. The teaching of “positive confession”.
2. The belief that true-Christians can be possessed by demons.
3. “Dominion theology” or “kingdom theology”.
4. A fatalistic Calvinistic view, which allows no room for free will.
5. Prophecy that supersedes biblical Scripture.
6. “Charismania” or the over-emphasis upon spiritual gifts, experiential signs, and wonders.