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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... disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19). We hear together the promises of Jesus, and we together pray for God's kingdom to come “on earth, as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10). By the same token , I see real problems for Introduction xv.
... disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19). We hear together the promises of Jesus, and we together pray for God's kingdom to come “on earth, as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10). By the same token , I see real problems for Introduction xv.
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... the Christian family. Catholic, Baptist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches cooperate. All of us Protestants should know about that diversity, yet we 2 To Be a Presbyterian.
... the Christian family. Catholic, Baptist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches cooperate. All of us Protestants should know about that diversity, yet we 2 To Be a Presbyterian.
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... 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 from among those with special gifts (Acts 6:1–7). In seek- ing ...
... 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 from among those with special gifts (Acts 6:1–7). In seek- ing ...
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... ( Disciples of Christ ) . To confuse matters further , when the Congregational Christian Church merged with the Evangeli- cal and Reformed Church in 1957 , the new Reformed denomi- nation was named “ the United Church of Christ . ” Today ...
... ( Disciples of Christ ) . To confuse matters further , when the Congregational Christian Church merged with the Evangeli- cal and Reformed Church in 1957 , the new Reformed denomi- nation was named “ the United Church of Christ . ” Today ...
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... disciples as the resurrected one , he said that he would go to be with God and also that he would be with the believers on earth . In the Acts of the Apostles , the writer says that Jesus told his disciples “ not to leave Jerusalem ...
... disciples as the resurrected one , he said that he would go to be with God and also that he would be with the believers on earth . In the Acts of the Apostles , the writer says that Jesus told his disciples “ not to leave Jerusalem ...
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