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What Presbyterians Believe |
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This ongoing
series of articles on "What Presbyterians
Believe" explores the Biblical and theological foundations
of our faith.
The authors have given permission for these articles
to be reproduced. We hope this series will be useful for adult church school classes and discussion groups, new member classes and individual enrichment.
What do Presbyterians believe about...? |
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How to Speak Presbyterian |
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It has been estimated that 58 percent of
the members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) did not grow up
in the denomination. For readers in that category, here is a short
rundown of the lingo you are likely to hear in a Presbyterian
church that you may not have heard in another church. [ Read
more ] |
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A Newcomer's Guide to Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.)
What it is that
makes Presbyterians the way
they are? Find out about these people called Presbyterians, what they believe and do, and why.
Even though the subjects
are serious, the intention is to make serious subjects more interesting
by writing about them in a lighter-than-usual vein. [ Read
more ] |
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What do Presbyterians believe about ... ? |
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2008 |
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May 2008 |
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The last word belongs to God |
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April 2008 |
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Loving our Buddhist and Muslim neighbors |
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March 2008 |
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Elders as spiritual leaders |
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2007 |
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September 2007 |
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What is God calling me to do? |
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April 2007 |
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It's not easy being pure |
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March 2007 |
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Our radically connectional church
At first glance a Presbyterian understanding of the “connectional church” promises to be about as exciting as a brown paper bag... |
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2006 |
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May 2006 |
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Presbyterians and Wealth
It’s a love-hate relationship for Presbyterians — individually some of the wealthiest Christians.
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April 2006 |
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Art is a gift of God
From golden calves to icons, images have stirred controversy, but art rightly used enriches worship.
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March 2006 |
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Infant baptism — it’s all about grace
Baptizing a baby signals that God acts on our behalf even before we are able to respond.
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2005 |
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May 2005 |
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Reclaiming the Trinity
The Trinity is not an optional "extra" to God, it is the very nature
of God as revealed to us in scripture
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April 2005 |
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Biblical
justice
Jesus came to
save institutions as well as souls
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March 2005 |
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The Problem of Evil
What does it mean to claim that "Jesus is Lord" in a world
where so many bad things happen?
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2004 |
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May 2004 |
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Our misused motto
Ecclesia Reformata, Semper Reformanda: The church reformed and
always to be reformed
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April 2004 |
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A new look at Mary
The mother
of Jesus is not someone to pack away after Christmas
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March 2004 |
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The priesthood of believers
All Christians, not just clergy, have divine connections
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2003 |
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May 2003 |
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What Presbyterians don't
believe
You may be surprised ...
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April 2003 |
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How Presbyterians make
decisions
We listen to each other — and to the Bible and the church's
constitution.
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March 2003 |
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A balancing act
"God alone is Lord of the conscience" does not give
us carte blanche to do whatever we think is right.
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2002 |
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May 2002 |
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The Ascension — a
promise of good things to come
Jesus
was lifted up and a cloud took him out of their sight.
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April 2002 |
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Reluctant evangelists?
Telling the Good News may not come easy, but it is an essential
part of a Christian lifestyle.
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March 2002 |
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When faith and patriotism
collide
What is the relationship between our faith in Jesus Christ and
our loyalty to our country?
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