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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... Reformed theology and about Pres- byterian styles of church government. Actually, Peggy Cunningham had a good understanding of what Presbyterians believe, but she had not grown up as one, and she lacked confidence in her knowledge ...
... Reformed theology and about Pres- byterian styles of church government. Actually, Peggy Cunningham had a good understanding of what Presbyterians believe, but she had not grown up as one, and she lacked confidence in her knowledge ...
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... Religion , the work by Calvin on which much Reformed theology has been based . A few generations ago , Presbyterian seminarians came mostly from Presbyterian families , and they had learned one particular interpretation of Calvinism ...
... Religion , the work by Calvin on which much Reformed theology has been based . A few generations ago , Presbyterian seminarians came mostly from Presbyterian families , and they had learned one particular interpretation of Calvinism ...
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... Reformed creeds from other parts of the tra- dition. In 1991 the PC(USA) General Assembly, now eight years old, adopted a “Brief Statement of Reformed Faith” and retained the Book of Confessions. Today, many more sources of information ...
... Reformed creeds from other parts of the tra- dition. In 1991 the PC(USA) General Assembly, now eight years old, adopted a “Brief Statement of Reformed Faith” and retained the Book of Confessions. Today, many more sources of information ...
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... Reformed diet. I eagerly hear and worship with those of other traditions. The wider faith, beyond and beneath our particular faiths, does remain primary. No study of Presbyterianism can ignore the vast area of common faith and action ...
... Reformed diet. I eagerly hear and worship with those of other traditions. The wider faith, beyond and beneath our particular faiths, does remain primary. No study of Presbyterianism can ignore the vast area of common faith and action ...
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... Reformed tradition a good place on which to stand . From its perspective other traditions make sense , and I can see ... faith has stood me in good stead . I see God's promise in it for the believer , for the church universal , and for the ...
... Reformed tradition a good place on which to stand . From its perspective other traditions make sense , and I can see ... faith has stood me in good stead . I see God's promise in it for the believer , for the church universal , and for the ...
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