WHAT PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE?
We believe that each person is called to work out his or her beliefs based on two primary sources of authority – the Scriptures and the historic creeds and confessions of the church. Index The Scriptures. From the very earliest times, Presbyterians have affirmed that the Holy Bible is the most authoritative source for faith and practice and a source of the creative and redemptive power of God. We believe the Bible was written by persons who were inspired by God for the purpose of revealing His love and truth to every person. The Scriptures contain the remarkable and mysterious story of God’s love for humankind and of His revelation of Himself in the person of Jesus Christ. Because of this, it is truly “God’s Word” for Presbyterians. CONFESSIONS & CREEDS: The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is a “confessional” church. This means that our basic beliefs are embodied in a series of creeds, doctrinal statements, and confessions produced by great councils of the church. In the process of writin