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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Page vii
... Baptism 51 8. To Take Communion 58 9. To Belong to the Church 65 10. To Obey the Law 73 11. To Anticipate the Kingdom 80 12. To Grow in Grace 88 13. To Struggle in Faith and Humility 95 14. To Practice the Faith 103 15. To Enjoy God ...
... Baptism 51 8. To Take Communion 58 9. To Belong to the Church 65 10. To Obey the Law 73 11. To Anticipate the Kingdom 80 12. To Grow in Grace 88 13. To Struggle in Faith and Humility 95 14. To Practice the Faith 103 15. To Enjoy God ...
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... Baptists and Presbyterians on the Lord's Supper?” Sometimes they are not phrased as questions at all: “I think this congregation should have more meetings and decide the important things for the church by majority vote, the way we did ...
... Baptists and Presbyterians on the Lord's Supper?” Sometimes they are not phrased as questions at all: “I think this congregation should have more meetings and decide the important things for the church by majority vote, the way we did ...
Page xvii
... baptism as a portion of the Christian response to God's work in Christ. Again, the understanding of the work of these sacraments has retained a distinctive flavor in Presbyterian churches. Chapters 9 through 12 tell some things about ...
... baptism as a portion of the Christian response to God's work in Christ. Again, the understanding of the work of these sacraments has retained a distinctive flavor in Presbyterian churches. Chapters 9 through 12 tell some things about ...
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... Baptists, Methodists, and Episcopalians from nine congregations. The choir sings a haunting Kyrie, “Year That Trembled and Reeled beneath Me.” We gather in the St. Bede Catholic Church this year—Christians from all over town—singing ...
... Baptists, Methodists, and Episcopalians from nine congregations. The choir sings a haunting Kyrie, “Year That Trembled and Reeled beneath Me.” We gather in the St. Bede Catholic Church this year—Christians from all over town—singing ...
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... Baptists consider themselves “Reformed” in both these streams of tradition. Presbyterians, on the other hand, sought to include all baptized Christians within the church. Presbyterians paid close attention to the prayer of Jesus that ...
... Baptists consider themselves “Reformed” in both these streams of tradition. Presbyterians, on the other hand, sought to include all baptized Christians within the church. Presbyterians paid close attention to the prayer of Jesus that ...
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