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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... gospel of Jesus Christ. The Faith Pilgrimage If you did not grow up as a Presbyterian, you are in the major- ity, along with Peggy Cunningham. Fewer than 40 percent of those in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) today were born into the ...
... gospel of Jesus Christ. The Faith Pilgrimage If you did not grow up as a Presbyterian, you are in the major- ity, along with Peggy Cunningham. Fewer than 40 percent of those in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) today were born into the ...
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... gospel they had heard and believed, Christians decided that new members of the commu- nity did not first have to become Jews, nor did they have to do anything else in order to belong. All the doing of God's will had been done in Christ ...
... gospel they had heard and believed, Christians decided that new members of the commu- nity did not first have to become Jews, nor did they have to do anything else in order to belong. All the doing of God's will had been done in Christ ...
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... gospel to be at the center of our faith. A further word about each of these terms may be helpful. The Western Church grew from the Latin-speaking Chris- tian communities, with Rome becoming their natural center over time. The Roman ...
... gospel to be at the center of our faith. A further word about each of these terms may be helpful. The Western Church grew from the Latin-speaking Chris- tian communities, with Rome becoming their natural center over time. The Roman ...
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... Gospels this theme as the core of the Bible's proclamation. If the Bible offered a genuine revelation of God's truth for people, then it should be followed where possible. Though Protestants held many beliefs in common, the Reformed ...
... Gospels this theme as the core of the Bible's proclamation. If the Bible offered a genuine revelation of God's truth for people, then it should be followed where possible. Though Protestants held many beliefs in common, the Reformed ...
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... gospel is the mes- sage we seek to live and to proclaim , as Jesus directed disciples to “ go therefore and make disciples of all nations ” ( Matt . 28:19 ) . This task we enjoy , as do many other kinds of Christians . In our most ...
... gospel is the mes- sage we seek to live and to proclaim , as Jesus directed disciples to “ go therefore and make disciples of all nations ” ( Matt . 28:19 ) . This task we enjoy , as do many other kinds of Christians . In our most ...
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