The Chapel Beliefs
THE CHAPEL at Pasadena subscribes to the ecumenical creeds that all Christians have historically held (i.e., The Nicene Creed & The Apostles Creed). Beyond our primary commitments, our detailed doctrinal standard is the New City Catechism. We are also theologically accountable to the Harbor Network of Churches.
Our Primary Doctrinal Commitments
God
We believe in one God eternally existing as one essence and three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, each of whom is fully God, yet there is one God.
Revelation
God has made Himself known to the world in Jesus Christ, the Scriptures and creation.
Creation & Providence
We believe that God created the world from nothing and governs all things at all times in all places.
Humanity
We believe that all humanity is created in the image of God and possesses intrinsic dignity and worth.
Sin
We believe that sin has fractured all things, leaving the world in desperate need of salvation.
Salvation
We believe that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.
The Church
We believe that the Church is the body of Christ sent into the world to shine forth the glory of God.
Jesus Christ’s Return
We believe that Jesus Christ is returning to the world in the future to judge the living and the dead.