First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, Michigan
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What Do Presbyterians Believe?
The Presbyerian Church is a part of the "Reformed Tradition" that traces its roots back to the Swiss Reformation. The Reformed Tradition emphasizes traditional Christian beliefs (Trinity, Incarnation) and Protestant beliefs (Justification and Scripture) as well as some additional distinctions.
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Key Tenets of the Reformed Faith
1. Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)
2. Incarnation of God in Jesus Christ
3. Justification by faith
4. Authority of Scripture
5. Sovereignty of God
6. Election for salvation and service
7. Covenant relationship between God and his people
8. A life as stewards of God's blessings
9. The reality of sin
10.A call to obedience
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The word Presbyterian comes from a Greek word for Elder and expresses how we govern ourselves. Elders run Presbyterian Churches. This term became poular in the Church of Scotland and was brought to America by Scottish settlers who began naming their churches "Presbyterian."
