What We Believe

You don't have to hold to any specific beliefs to be a part of Chi Alpha, however in general groups form because people share similar beliefs and interests.

Our beliefs can be summarized pretty simply:

1. God is real.
2. God has revealed Himself in Jesus.
3. The Bible is God's Word.
4. God still does supernatural stuff.
5. God ought to be the most important thing in every person's life.

These beliefs can be described as orthodox, evangelical, and Pentecostal.

By orthodox, we mean that we affirm the historic declarations of the Christian faith: specifically the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed.

By evangelical, we mean that we take the Bible seriously and believe that faith is something you have to choose for yourself. There's a Wikipedia article that explains the nuances.

By Pentecostal, we mean that we believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit includes miracles, and this is an important part of the life of the church. We're sponsored by the Assemblies of God, the world's largest Pentecostal denomination (however students from all backgrounds are welcome).

You can read a more detailed statement if you're curious.