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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... 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 Forever 111 For Further Study 115 ...
... 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 Forever 111 For Further Study 115 ...
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... belong to the local Presbyterian church. Someone from the church helped us in a time of crisis. We want to help other people, and we find the local church an effective place to serve. We also find many like-minded people, frequently ...
... belong to the local Presbyterian church. Someone from the church helped us in a time of crisis. We want to help other people, and we find the local church an effective place to serve. We also find many like-minded people, frequently ...
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... belong. All the doing of God's will had been done in Christ. God's promises revealed that truth also. Jesus the Christ called people to faith. From life in the Spirit flowed new ways of living. The Acts of the Apostles tells of a time ...
... belong. All the doing of God's will had been done in Christ. God's promises revealed that truth also. Jesus the Christ called people to faith. From life in the Spirit flowed new ways of living. The Acts of the Apostles tells of a time ...
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... belong to this Western branch of Christianity. St. Bede Catholic Church, our covenant partner at Williamsburg Presbyterian, is a Chris- tian congregation as we are. Reformation and Reformed When Martin Luther (1483–1546) in Germany and ...
... belong to this Western branch of Christianity. St. Bede Catholic Church, our covenant partner at Williamsburg Presbyterian, is a Chris- tian congregation as we are. Reformation and Reformed When Martin Luther (1483–1546) in Germany and ...
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... came from many back- grounds. Today the World Alliance of Reformed Churches comprises 75 million Christians in 214 churches in 107 countries, and many Christians of Reformed heritage do not even belong 6 To Be a Presbyterian.
... came from many back- grounds. Today the World Alliance of Reformed Churches comprises 75 million Christians in 214 churches in 107 countries, and many Christians of Reformed heritage do not even belong 6 To Be a Presbyterian.
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