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Our Purpose, Mission, and Vision Statements
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OUR CONVICTIONS / BELIEFS STATEMENT
OF FAITH (Constitution Defined) The Constitution of the
Presbyterian Church in America, which is subject to and subordinate to the Scriptures
of the Old and New Testaments, the inerrant Word Of God, consists of its
doctrinal standards set forth in the Westminster Confession of Faith,
together with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, and the Book of
Church Order, comprising the Form of Government, the Rules of Discipline
and the Directory for Worship; all as adopted by the Church. (Preface, III,
PCA Book of Church Order) WHAT WE BELIEVE · We believe the Bible is the
written word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error in the
original manuscripts. The Bible is the revelation of God’s truth and is
infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and practice. · We believe in the Holy Trinity.
There is one God, who exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit. · We believe that all are sinners
and totally unable to save themselves from God’s displeasure, except by His
mercy. · We believe that salvation is by
God alone as He sovereignly chooses those He will save. We believe His choice
is based on His grace, not on any human individual merit, or foreseen faith. · We believe that Jesus Christ is
the eternal Son of God, who through His perfect life and sacrificial death
atoned for the sins of all who will trust in Him, alone, for salvation. · We believe that God is gracious
and faithful to His people not simply as individuals but as families in
successive generations according to His Covenant promises. · We believe that the Holy Spirit
indwells God’s people and gives them the strength and wisdom to trust Christ
and follow Him. · We believe that Jesus will
return, bodily and visibly, to judge all mankind and to receive His people to
Himself. · We believe that all aspects of
our lives are to be lived to the glory of God under the Lordship of Jesus
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ESV BIBLE - English Standard Version (the translation we recommend) Westminster
Confession of Faith |
