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Theology
Some of the principles articulated by
John Calvin remain at the core of Presbyterian beliefs. Among
these are the sovereignty of God, the authority of the scripture,
justification by grace through faith and the priesthood of all
believers. What they mean is that God is the supreme authority
throughout the universe. Our knowledge of God and God's purpose
for humanity comes from the Bible, particularly what is revealed
in the New Testament through the life of Jesus Christ. Our salvation
(justification) through Jesus is God's generous gift to us and
not the result of our own accomplishments. It is everyone's job
- ministers and lay people alike - to share this Good News with
the whole world. That is also why the Presbyterian church is governed
at all levels by a combination of clergy and laity, men and women
alike.
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Points of Interest: Presbyterians
confess their beliefs through statements that have been adopted
over the years and are contained in the Book of Confessions. These
statements reflect our understanding of God and what God expects
of us at different times in history, but all are faithful to the
fundamental beliefs described above. Even though we share these
common beliefs, Presbyterians understand that God alone is lord
of the conscience, and it is up to each individual to understand
what these principles mean in his or her life.
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