The Presbyterian Handbook, Revised Edition
The Presbyterian Handbook, Revised Edition

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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2016-02-19

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 161164657X

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The Presbyterian Handbook, Revised Edition provides historical and up to date theological information about Presbyterian beliefs alongside fun-filled facts and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. Complete with illustrations, the book presents a wonderful combination of vast truths, complex details, and bits of humor about Presbyterian understanding of the Christian life. This unique and incredibly handy resource is perfect for Presbyterian youth, adults, students, families, and all those interested in learning about much of what encompasses life in the church.

Presbyterian Creeds
Presbyterian Creeds

Author: Jack Rogers

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1985-01-01

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780664254964

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This book provides clergy, laity, and students with a thorough introduction to their faith as set forth in the Book of Confessions. Jack Rogers explains technical terms and places current issues in perspective by examining the meaning of the creeds, confessions, and declarations found in the Book of Confessions. He examines their role in history, their full meaning, and their continued relevance to the Christian community.

More Presbyterian Questions, More Presbyterian Answers
More Presbyterian Questions, More Presbyterian Answers

Author: Donald K. McKim

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 066450308X

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Popular Presbyterian author and editor Don McKim returns with a follow-up to the Geneva Press best seller Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers. This study-friendly guide articulates the basic tenets of the faith and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about being a Presbyterian. The comprehensive volume is divided into the following sections: "About Presbyterians," "Presbyterians and Others," "Presbyterian Theology," "Christian Life," "Worship and Sacraments," "Social-Ethical Issues," and "The Future."

How to Spell Presbyterian
How to Spell Presbyterian

Author: James W. Angell

Publisher: Geneva Press

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780664501969

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In his classic work, life-long Presbyterian and former pastor Jim Angell tells what it means to be a Presbyterian. This readable, accessible book is divided into six parts--key ideas, commitment, witness, order, discipline, and covenant--and includes a handy glossary to commonly used Presbyterian terms. Now updated with the most recent statistics and polity information, this is an ideal book to give to new members, confirmation students, and inquirers in PC(USA) churches.

Book of Confessions, Study Edition, Revised
Book of Confessions, Study Edition, Revised

Author: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2017-10-04

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 1611648173

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This revised study edition of the Book of Confessions contains the official creeds, catechisms, and confessional statements of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the new Confession of Belhar that was added at the 222nd General Assembly (2016). Each text is introduced by an informative essay providing in-depth historical and theological background information. The book also includes two appendixes that explore the purpose of confessions. This study edition is ideal for seminarians and leaders looking for more extensive information about the history and theology of the confessions along with the official documents, all conveniently located in one volume.

The Companion to the Book of Common Worship
The Companion to the Book of Common Worship

Author: Peter C. Bower

Publisher: Geneva Press

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780664502324

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Published during the tenth anniversary of the Book of Common Worship (1993), The Companion to the Book of Common Worship is a practical guide, answering questions such as how do I use the Book of Common Worship to its fullest advantage? and how can the Book of Common Worship form a congregation into a community that glorifies and enjoys God?

Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt
Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt

Author: Ted V. Foote Jr.

Publisher: Geneva Press

Published: 2000-05-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780664501099

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Addressing such questions as "Are You Saved, or Are You Presbyterian?" and "Is the Bible the Literal Word of God or Just a Long, Boring Book?" this is an easy-to-understand, slightly irreverent appraoch to theology and the kind of theological musings that many youth and others have today. Bring Presbyterian in the Bible Belt Today helps Presbyterian young people articulate their faith and respond to these questions from a mainline point of view.

The Oxford Handbook of Presbyterianism
The Oxford Handbook of Presbyterianism

Author: Gary Scott Smith

Publisher: Oxford Handbooks

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 636

ISBN-13: 0190608390

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Presbyterianism emerged during the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation. It spread from the British Isles to North America in the early eighteenth century. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Presbyterian denominations grew throughout the world. Today, there are an estimated 35 million Presbyterians in dozens of countries. The Oxford Handbook of Presbyterianism provides a state of the art reference tool written by leading scholars in the fields of religious studies and history. These thirty five articles cover major facets of Presbyterian history, theological beliefs, worship practices, ecclesiastical forms and structures, as well as important ethical, political, and educational issues. Eschewing parochial and sectarian triumphalism, prominent scholars address their particular topics objectively and judiciously.

The Presbyterian Elder
The Presbyterian Elder

Author: Paul S. Wright

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1972-01-01

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780664502522

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This valuable resource on the role of the Presbyterian elder covers many basic topics. It examines the Presbyterian and Reformed understanding of the Christian faith as well as the qualifications for the office of elder, its importance for the church, and the functions of the office. It discusses the role of the elders in the session and in the presbytery and their relationships to pastors and to the whole church.