Conversations with the Confessions: Dialogue in the Reformed TraditionJoseph D. Small Westminster John Knox Press, 1. 1. 2005 - 248 strán (strany) Fourteen Presbyterian scholars enter into conversations with the confessions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and examine the major theological themes that make the confessions such foundational commitments of faith. This collection of insightful essays provides readers with a clear understanding of the confessions from different periods of the church's life. These conversations with the confessions found in the PC(USA)'s Book of Confessions include some illuminating commentary on why they were written and demonstrate how they can be used to address major theological issues. This important work will help scholars, pastors, and church leaders interested in studying the Reformed tradition appreciate the role of the confessions in shaping Christian life and faith today. |
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... believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church . " In an age of rampant individualism and party spirit , it is important to be reminded anew of the great truths that the church is one ( faithful Christians are always ecumenical ) ...
... believe are shared by the vast majority of Presbyterians . Chapter 2 of the Form of Government , drafted at reunion , does an excellent job of highlighting the major themes of our common faith as Presbyterians : the mystery of the ...
... believe that our thoughts and actions are at the pin- nacle of human achievement , superior to all that has preceded us ? If we recognize the arrogance of turning a deaf ear to the voices of our fore- bears , we can , in Lewis's words ...
... believe ] . " In the church's self - understanding throughout the centuries , it is only the call of God that constitutes a Christian community's true identity as the ekkle- sia , the " called forth ones . " The identity of a community ...
... believe ? " Then the priest said , " It is not your creed , it is our creed . It may come to you , in time . For some , it takes longer than for others . " 1 The frustrated student was voicing an assumption that many in 17 A ...
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A Conversation with the Westminster Standards | 51 |
A Conversation with TwentiethCentury Confessions | 69 |
Who Is God? | 93 |
Who Are We? | 111 |
What Does God Have to Do with Us? | 121 |
What Do We Have to Do with Each Other? | 135 |
Why the Church? | 151 |
Why the Bible? | 171 |
How Shall We Worship? | 187 |
How Shall We Live? | 207 |
Essential Tenets? | 223 |