To Be a PresbyterianWestminster John Knox Press, 2010 M01 1 - 118 pages In this lay-friendly introduction to what it means to be a Presbyterian, Louis B. Weeks explains the life, history, tradition, and beliefs of the Presbyterian Church. Offering more than providing a brief overview, Weeks ties his explanations to actual congregational situations. Each chapter begins with an anecdote and then examines the theme in the following pages. It is ideal for new-member classes and for those who seek a refresher course on Presbyterianism. Originally publishing this volume in 1983, Weeks has updated many of the original anecdotes and added material to reflect decades of change in the PC(USA). |
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... Chris- tians from all over town—singing, praying, listening to and reading Scripture, remembering, and hoping together. St. Bede and Williamsburg Presbyterian, where I worship, are “covenant churches” that have promised to pray each ...
... Chris- tians from all over town—singing, praying, listening to and reading Scripture, remembering, and hoping together. St. Bede and Williamsburg Presbyterian, where I worship, are “covenant churches” that have promised to pray each ...
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... Chris- tian and deeply committed to the one body of Christ. I honestly believe now that every Presbyterian in this day and time under- stands and appreciates the diversity within the Christian family. Catholic, Baptist, Christian ...
... Chris- tian and deeply committed to the one body of Christ. I honestly believe now that every Presbyterian in this day and time under- stands and appreciates the diversity within the Christian family. Catholic, Baptist, Christian ...
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... Chris- tian church was one. “Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul” (Acts 4:32). One major episode in Acts follows a conference in Jerusalem, when diverse opinions threatened to split the church. Paul ...
... Chris- tian church was one. “Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul” (Acts 4:32). One major episode in Acts follows a conference in Jerusalem, when diverse opinions threatened to split the church. Paul ...
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... Chris- tian communities, with Rome becoming their natural center over time. The Roman Church came to be distinguished from the Eastern, Greek-speaking communities of Christians not only because of language differences but also because ...
... Chris- tian communities, with Rome becoming their natural center over time. The Roman Church came to be distinguished from the Eastern, Greek-speaking communities of Christians not only because of language differences but also because ...
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... Chris- tian congregation as we are. Reformation and Reformed When Martin Luther (1483–1546) in Germany and Huldrych Zwingli (1484-1531) in Switzerland led protests against the Cath- olic Church, to which they belonged, various distinct ...
... Chris- tian congregation as we are. Reformation and Reformed When Martin Luther (1483–1546) in Germany and Huldrych Zwingli (1484-1531) in Switzerland led protests against the Cath- olic Church, to which they belonged, various distinct ...
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