Presbyterians trace their
history back to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our
heritage, and much of what we believe, began with the French lawyer John
Calvin (1509-1564). Some of the principles articulated by 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. 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 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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