Core Beliefs and PC(USA) Resources

  • Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. The Holy Spirit reveals this through the Bible. 
  • Jesus Christ is the Lord of our conscience. The Lord is ultimately the judge of all our decisions. 
  • We know in Jesus Christ that we are loved by God but also sinners. We all make mistakes; thus, we interpret the Bible and make decisions together. 
  • We see Christ in all: "Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me."-Matthew 25:40


There are a lot of misinformed ideas in the world about God and specifically within Christianity.


Reformed Principles of Biblical Interpretation


  • Centrality of Jesus Christ (all of Scripture should be understood with reference to the central revelation of God in Christ).
  • Priority of the plain sense of the text.
  • Interpretation of Scripture by Scripture (the entire biblical canon is the context for understanding the fullness of Christian faith and life).
  • Rule of love (any interpretation needs to offer and support the twofold commandment to love God and neighbor).
  • Rule of faith (we interpret Scripture in light of the doctrinal consensus of the church, past and present).


Plus:

  • Interpretation of the Bible requires earnest study.
  • We rely upon the guidance of the Holy Spirit in interpreting and applying God’s message.1


 
1. Reprinted from Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity: A Leader’s Guide
 
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Who are Presbyterians?


Newlonsburg is a member of the Prebyterian Church (USA), the Synod of the Trinity and the Redstone Presbytery.


Some other resources about Presbyterian beliefs and history:

About the Presbyterian Church


Sacraments


Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

"The Lord's Supper is the sign and seal of eating and drinking in communion with the crucified and risen Lord. During his earthly ministry Jesus shared meals with his followers as a sign of community and acceptance and as an occasion for his own ministry." (Book of Order W-2.4001a)

Around the Table of the Lord, God's people are in communion with Christ and with all who belong to Christ. Reconciliation with Christ compels reconciliation with one another. All the baptized faithful are to be welcomed to the Table. Coming to the Lord's Table the faithful are actively to seek reconciliation in every instance of conflict or division between them and their neighbors. (Book of Order W-2.4006)

The sacrament of the Lord's Supper is celebrated monthly, as well as on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Christmas Day. At NPC the Lord's Supper is an "open table" available to all who profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Gluten Free bread is available at all celebrations of the Lord's Supper.


Sacrament of Baptism

"Baptism enacts and seals what the Word proclaims: God's redeeming grace offered to all people. Baptism is God's gift of grace and also God's summons to respond to that grace. Baptism calls to repentance, to faithfulness, and to discipleship. Baptism gives the church its identity and commissions the church for ministry to the world." (Book of Order W-2.3006)

The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated as called for at either regular service.