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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... give examples about the decisions others make and the prayers they pray, I hope you will be thinking about your own. The more these various subjects can be related to your own Christian faith and life, the more helpful the study will be ...
... give examples about the decisions others make and the prayers they pray, I hope you will be thinking about your own. The more these various subjects can be related to your own Christian faith and life, the more helpful the study will be ...
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... gives us courage to pray without ceasing , to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior . ” This evangelical center of faith is common among all the Protestant communions historically, and it characterizes To Be a Christian 9.
... gives us courage to pray without ceasing , to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior . ” This evangelical center of faith is common among all the Protestant communions historically, and it characterizes To Be a Christian 9.
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... gives all the gifts — even the faith to believe in God . In special moments we know , like Elsie Robinson knew , God has the whole world in his hands . “ I sought the Lord , and afterward I knew , / He moved my soul to seek him seeking ...
... gives all the gifts — even the faith to believe in God . In special moments we know , like Elsie Robinson knew , God has the whole world in his hands . “ I sought the Lord , and afterward I knew , / He moved my soul to seek him seeking ...
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Louis Weeks. trust God , but we know God gave the Holy Spirit to give us faith and that Jesus Christ is not all there is to God . Historically , Christians have spoken of God the Father , Son , and Holy Spirit — one God in three persons ...
Louis Weeks. trust God , but we know God gave the Holy Spirit to give us faith and that Jesus Christ is not all there is to God . Historically , Christians have spoken of God the Father , Son , and Holy Spirit — one God in three persons ...
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