Assemblies of God vs Calvary Chapel vs Vineyard

These three denominations all have a charismatic theology - that the miraculous spiritual gifts continue and are expressed in the church today. This video explores where they differ.

[ReadyToHarvest]

One Addendum on Eternal Security and Calvary Chapel.

Some Calvary Chapels, like Chuck Smith, say they believe in “Eternal Security” but define it as “As long as I abide in Christ, I’m eternally secure”, but still leave room that someone could apostatize. This is a different definition from most who claim to believe in eternal security, who would say that for a true believer, they will always be saved, no chance of being lost again. Additionally, some Calvary Chapels do teach a person cannot apostatize. So there are churches in Calvary Chapel with both positions. See examples below:


Chuck Smith | “We believe in the security of the believer, but we also believe in the “perseverance of the saints.” We don’t believe that just because you are a saint you will persevere but that you need to persevere because you’re a saint. Jesus said, “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed” (John 8:31), and “If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned” (John 15:6). So, we seek a balance. Hard stands on these non-foundational issues only empty a church of members from Methodist, Nazarene, and other Arminian-influenced backgrounds.


*Some Calvary Chapels do teach that you can be saved and then apostatize:*






Calvary Chapel Pasadena | “. The phrase “some will depart from the faith” creates a problem with some from the human perspective in their unbalanced understanding of what is called “eternal security” by the teaching of five point Calvinist. The departure from the faith is the outcome of the exercise of one's own free will to choose. Josh. 24:15
a. Every believer still has a free will to choose, reject or abandon
b. This is a valid and necessary Biblical doctrine.
The Scriptures are very clear that some who appear to depart were never of the faith in the first place. 1Jn. 2:18-19
a. This is always an absolute possibility when someone departs from the faith, but not the only one.




*Some Calvary Chapels do teach eternal security:*




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[thebakermaker]

This ✔️ format was very easy to follow. Thanks!

[dmac]

Thank you for leaving the comments on. I get tired of Christian channels not leaving them on.

[CosmicCosmo]

Calvary Chapels are such great churches <3

[chush]

These denomination comparison videos are great. Would you consider doing an in-depth Catholic vs Orthodox denomination comparison? I feel like they both share a lot in terms of theology and tradition, but that their differences in these topics may be interesting to highlight.

[wessbess]

Good work. But I think Chuck Smith would cringe If he were alive hearing Calvary chapel called a denomination. He clearly states that they are not a denomination. Secondly you could mention that the Vineyard movement is a spin off or outgrowth of Calvary chapel

[ajc]

Very informative video. Thank you for posting it!!

[t-squared]

I have been mostly at Assemblies of God, very orderly, very well balanced, can, at times be business like but is very focused on worldwide missions, always give Biblical reasons for every move, speaks out on topics, typically have ministries for most types, I love my church!!!

[trevorjones]

I think you did a good job!!
Love the Vineyard
Attended for more then 40 years

[ReverendElation]

@readytoharvest These are great! Do you have, or would you consider, making a video that shows the timeline of the different denominations and where they came from? I know that would be hairy, with groups like Pentecostals coming out of multiple denominations, but I think the flow and movement of God through denominations over time as different things are highlighted is such an interesting aspect of Gods continued revealing and growing of His church today.

[godisgood]

You should do a video on Messianic Judaism. Also, a video about Free-Grace vs. Lordship Salvation teaching churches would be really great.

[larrydunn]

very nicely organized vid. There are a couple of things that I'd like to comment on: 1). The AG does not allow a divorced person to be initially ordained to ministry... period. Not sure what happens when divorce happens after a pastor has been ordained. 2) The AG has a two page list of doctrines that an ordained person must agree with 100%. Any of the boxes on the two page annual re-licensing form that are not checked as to agreement means the ordination/license cannot be renewed. One of these boxes is regarding "the initial physical evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues". Don't check the box? License not renewed.

*edit*. oops, I see the AG changed it's requirement for ordination to now allow a person divorced before conversion to be ordained. It looks though that a Christian who has been divorced is not qualified to be ordained.

[davidkugel]

Thanks for the information. I would recommend all three denominations as evangelical. I have heard that some of the Vineyard churches support the NAR and other aberrant teachings. I would suggest that people stay away from them.

[chrisgillikin]

Great job! Was nice and easy to follow through with, God bless!

[vicvil]

In calvary Chapel, once saved always saved if you are saved in the first place.

[powerxkx]

The Vineyard is on a fast track to a more liberal position. The Arvada Vineyard here in Denver has done questionable things during a couple visits. 1. During baby dedication they allowed 2 men - same sex union - to PUBLICLY dedicate the baby.
2. Last month during a marriage conference they showed a short video, again- same sex couple as the center piece of part of a conversation. Jay the lead pastor wrote some position papers on his view of human sexuality. Anaheim Vineyard shortly thereafter broke with the fellowship they started. Sad but true.

[oldblackstock]

I agree with another commenter on one of your other videos, you do a great job but you need to slow down a bit.

[BeniaminZaboj]

Can you explain what you mean by One time santification event or expirience? 2:04. Is this is doctrine of Imputed Rightenuses in the moment of being born again?

[borisvandruff]

Joshua, do you have any plans to make a video on the New IFB movement? They are a very interesting bunch and I think your objective take would turn some heads. If anyone can give them a fair hearing, I believe you can.

[flamingrobin]

Calvary chapels tend to be Pastor led with no elders. (atleast the ones if have attended) they also deemphasize "the gifts of the body" which makes it seem flat (bible only) lends itself toward passivity. i dont care for the flatness of "bible only " churches because they are cranial and not experiential as in manifesting love and gifts and finding your purpose.