What the4 different betwen presbyterian and full gospel?

Answer 1

Well, have you visited the services? I would think some of the differences in worship style would be pretty self-evident. From my experience (outside looking in--friends and acquaintances who are members) the presbyterian church is very "liturgical" or "high-church"--similar to Catholic, Episcopalian, Methodist or Lutheran. I think the minister wears robes, and they have traditional hymns with pipe organ music and have lots of structured prayers, responsive readings, etc. The congregation would likely be very quiet and reserved throughout the service. As far as doctrine, my father-in-law (Baptist) has told me that this faith is the only other one that really teaches "salvation through grace not works" similar to Baptist. But I think they practise infant sprinkling baptism not immersion, and they do confirmation classes more like the other churches I named above rather than inviting people to accept the call to salvation as led by the Holy Spirit and practicing immersion believer's baptism. The Presbyterian churches I am familiar with are also pretty liberal, ordaining women and some accepting homosexuality.

Full Gospel is an offshoot of the Pentecostals and Assemblies of God I think. They would most likely be on the other end of the spectrum as far as worship style--more likely to have contemporary praise music, band with instruments, etc. Full Gospel implies that they are using the whole Bible for their doctrine (both Old and New Testament). I think the congregation would be more participatory and charismatic as in clapping, amening, raising hands, and maybe even speaking in tongues.

Some of this probably varies from congregation to congregation and from region to region. The best thing to do would be to visit them and speak with the minister if you really want to know what they believe and ask for a doctrinal statement, as well as their procedure for accepting new members if you are considering joining.

Answer 2

**Presbyterian's are associated with the thoughts of 'Calvanisim' I sight that may be of interest to you is: www.pcusa.org, in which states:


Presbyterian theological beliefs-
Some of the principles articulated by John 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. What they mean is that God is the supreme authority throughout the universe. 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 (justification) 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


**On the other hand Full Gospel is associated with the Protestant sect, and emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and evangelisim. Therefore them being 'Evangelical Christians" A site that I found of interest is: http://www.james-dave.com/fgchristian.html

Hope I helped you out, but I don't know all the right answers either! My question I just asked is similar to yours.

Answer 3

A "full gospel" church typically is a Pentecostal church. Those type of churches believe in what is called, the "sign" gifts. Those are prophesying, speaking in tongues, dancing before the Lord, lifting hands and interpretation of tongues, word of wisdom, etc. While Presybterian churches typically don't agree with this doctrine.

Most Presbyterians believe in Predestination, which means that God preselected those who would become Believers (enter into heaven). Most Full Gospel churches don't agree with this doctrine.

Worship: Presbyterians typically use hymnals and more liturgy (worship rituals strictly observed)
Full Gospel - typically less formal worship. Usually chorus or praise and worship music rather than organ/choir music.

Answer 4

Generally I would say that Full Gospel churches are considered more Evangelical (emphasizing evangelism, "preaching the Gospel," etc.) than Presbyterian churches. But there are a number of Presbyterian churches who do consider themselves Evangelical (I think the mega-church Coral Ridge Presbyterian [ http://www.crpc.org/ ] would be an example). Also, the Presbyterian Church is considered a "mainline" church whereas a Full Gospel church is usually not.

Answer 5

Presbyterian is a structure for ruling the various churches. How the theology of that protestant church varies from full gospel churches is a bit more complicated. The online searches bring up full gospel as a pentecostal church with Baptist inserted in the name in many cases. This means that it is considerably different from Presbyterian which is basically a formal structure not much different than anglican out of scottish traditions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_Gospel_Baptist_Church_Fellowship
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbyterian

Answer 6

Presbyterians believe a man's end is pre-destined by GOD, that some are created to go to heaven and other are created to go to hell, our lives are written out and we are just acting out the parts.They believe GOD does all the saving you just repent because you have been saved.
They dont believe in the gifts of the SPIRIT.
The full gospel believes man has a free will to choose or rejct GOD when HE calls them to repentance and that repentance is an act of obedience to obtain salvation .
They also believe in the gifts of the SPIRIT.

Answer 7

Your question doesn't make any sense. The 4 what? Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are all four speaking of the same gospel. They represent four different witnesses.

Answer 8

isn't presbyterian a Scottish religion I'm sure they don't approve of gospel

Answer 9

The noise and educational levels reached by congregants in their respective churches.

Answer 10

You question is almost intelligible.