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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... apostle Paul that “ God was in Christ , reconcil- ing the world to himself ” ( 2 Cor . 5:19 ) . And we believe Christ's Spirit , the Holy Spirit , is sustaining us all in Christian life , giv- ing us God's gifts through all our lives ...
... apostle Paul that “ God was in Christ , reconcil- ing the world to himself ” ( 2 Cor . 5:19 ) . And we believe Christ's Spirit , the Holy Spirit , is sustaining us all in Christian life , giv- ing us God's gifts through all our lives ...
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... universal. We confess that truth when we affirm the Apostles' Creed, a formal confession of faith we share with almost all Christians. The Christian community includes people throughout the world whose faith 1. Chapter. One. First Chapter.
... universal. We confess that truth when we affirm the Apostles' Creed, a formal confession of faith we share with almost all Christians. The Christian community includes people throughout the world whose faith 1. Chapter. One. First Chapter.
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... Apostles tells of a time when the whole 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 ...
... Apostles tells of a time when the whole 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 ...
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... Apostles. Part of the life of faith involved listening to the disciples, enjoying fellowship, breaking bread, and praying (Acts 2:42). Early church government consisted in the honoring of each believer and in the selection of leaders ...
... Apostles. Part of the life of faith involved listening to the disciples, enjoying fellowship, breaking bread, and praying (Acts 2:42). Early church government consisted in the honoring of each believer and in the selection of leaders ...
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... Apostles , the writer says that Jesus told his disciples “ not to leave Jerusalem , but to wait there for the promise of the Father . . . . ' You will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now ' ” ( 1 : 4–5 ) . The Gospel ...
... Apostles , the writer says that Jesus told his disciples “ not to leave Jerusalem , but to wait there for the promise of the Father . . . . ' You will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now ' ” ( 1 : 4–5 ) . The Gospel ...
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