Presbyterian?

Question

What is Presbyterian? In a way that a freshman in high school can understand it...please and thanks!

no wikipedia please!

Answer 1

The name "Presbyterian" comes from the word "presbyter" meaning "elder."

Presbyterian churchs have a representational form of church government, in which authority is given to elected lay leaders (elders). These lay elders work together with the church's ordained minister. The governing body of an individual Presbyterian congregation is called a session. Several sessions constitute a presbytery, several presbyteries make up a synod, and the General Assembly oversees the entire denomination.

The roots of the Presbyterian Church trace back to John Calvin, a 16th-century French theologian and minister, who led the Reformation in Geneva, Switzerland beginning in 1536.

Prominent Founders: John Calvin, John Knox.

Presbyterian or Reformed churches make up one of the largest branches of Protestant Christianity today with a worldwide membership of about 75 million.

Presbyterian or Reformed churches are found predominately in the United States, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and France.

Notable Presbyterians: Reverend John Witherspoon, Mark Twain, John Glenn, Ronald Reagan.

Beliefs and Practices: Presbyterian beliefs are rooted in the doctrines expressed by John Calvin, with emphasis on themes such as justification by faith, the priesthood of all believers, and the importance of the Bible. Also notable in the Presbyterian faith is Calvin's strong belief in the sovereignty of God.

Answer 2

here is the "encylopedia" version: Scripture alone, faith alone, Christ alone, grace alone, glory to God alone. It is practised by many (although not all) of those Protestant churches which historically subscribed to the teachings of John Calvin (known as Reformed churches). Presbyterianism traces its institutional roots back to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. There are many separate Presbyterian Churches in different nations around the world. Besides national distinctions, Presbyterians also have divided from one another for doctrinal reasons, especially in the wake of the Enlightenment. Theologically, Presbyterianism has a strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God in all things, including human salvation, a high regard for the authority of Scripture, and an emphasis on the necessity of personal conversion by grace through faith in Christ Jesus alone.

it would help to know if you had a denomination of your own -- as it's also considered Catholic Lite -- a slightly watered down version of their rules and teachings.

Answer 3

Presbyterianism is a form of Protestant Christianity, primarily in the Reformed branch of Christendom, as well as a particular form of church government. Its primary tenets include the Five solas: Scripture alone, faith alone, Christ alone, grace alone, glory to God alone.

Theologically, Presbyterianism has a strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God in all things, including human salvation, a high regard for the authority of Scripture, and an emphasis on the necessity of personal conversion by grace through faith in Christ Jesus alone.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbyterian

Answer 4

"Presbyterianism is a form of Protestant Christianity, primarily in the Reformed branch of Christendom, as well as a particular form of church government. Its primary tenets include the Five solas: Scripture alone, faith alone, Christ alone, grace alone, glory to God alone. It is practised by many (although not all) of those Protestant churches which historically subscribed to the teachings of John Calvin (known as Reformed churches). Presbyterianism traces its institutional roots back to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. There are many separate Presbyterian Churches in different nations around the world. Besides national distinctions, Presbyterians also have divided from one another for doctrinal reasons, especially in the wake of the Enlightenment. Theologically, Presbyterianism has a strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God in all things, including human salvation, a high regard for the authority of Scripture, and an emphasis on the necessity of personal conversion by grace through faith in Christ Jesus alone."

Answer 5

one ingredient to think approximately is their respective histories. The Catholic church has its roots in Rome with the earliest church with the roman empire. The Presbyterians have their root interior the protestant reformation in Germany and Switzerland. Presbyterians and Catholics have fairly some distinctive ideals and focuses. to discover some alterations you will want to inspect their attitude to scripture, their church government shape, their attitude to Jesus, Mary and the Saints, the functionality of custom vs. scripture, the magnitude of the pope, and the character of communion. There are especially important alterations. you're able to desire to probable get diverse sturdy info on wikipedia or from a pastor or somebody who's in touch in considered one of those denominations.

Answer 6

Hello,
Presbyterian is a form of church government. Basically it means "ruled by elders" where as Episcopalian means "ruled by bishops". It doesn't have much to do with the theology, but we happen to also hold to a similar theology called Reformed Theology

Answer 7

Its branch of Christianity, just like Orthodox. I'm Presbyterian. Hope I helped!

Answer 8

founded in scotland, oliver cromwell the only English republican
was a puritan he was controlled by the army made up of presbyterians, they are against everthing that could ,would ,can make your life pleasant. in a nutshell

Answer 9

check out the word presbiter in your concordance. Find that referance, then understand it is about leadership in the church and that has an effect on what presbitarians are and how they are organized. thats al I remember

Answer 10

Protestant started by John Calvin
a very beautiful church with good teachings and sweet people