Our Common Faith
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and that it is "profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16). We subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Reformed Presbyterian Testimony, which, we believe, provide an accurate summary of the teachings of the Bible. These documents can be found in our denomination’s Constitution. The following are our most basic beliefs.
We Believe
The Bible is God’s only true word to humanity.
"The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever." | Psalm 119:160
We are all sinners needing God’s forgiveness.
"Good and upright is the LORD; Therefore He teaches sinners in the way." | Psalm 25:8"
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance." | Luke 5:32
Jesus Christ is God’s Son and the only Savior of sinners.
"And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world." | 1 John 4:14
"Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?" And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. | Luke 24:26-27
Jesus Christ defeated death by rising from the dead, now rules over all things, and will come again to judge the living and the dead and establish His people in glory.
"Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead." | Acts 10:40-42
"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful." | Revelation 21:4-5
The Bible is God’s only true word to humanity.
"The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever." | Psalm 119:160
Our Purpose
Is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
"Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You." | Psalm 73:25
"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." | 1 Corinthians 10:31
Is to worship God in Spirit and truth.
"All nations whom You have made Shall come and worship before You, O Lord, And shall glorify Your name." | Psalm 86:9
Is to strengthen our relationship to God and with one another.
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." | Colossians 3:16
Is to equip each member for works of service.
"As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." | 1 Peter 4:10
Is to communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ to others.
"...[Paul was] explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, 'This Jesus whom I preach to you is the Christ.'" | Acts 17:3
"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." | John 14:6
Resources
How to Keep Learning
Our denomination’s Constitution sets out the church’s subordinate standards, including the Westminster Confession of Faith alongside our own Testimony. Explore each of these to learn more about our belief structure and how we operate as a church.
Denomination
Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America
We have been a part of the RPCNA since our founding in 1895.
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