The report was presented by Rev. John DeBardeleben, chairman of the committee.
| Introduction: HISTORY OF THE COMMITTEE |
A. Synod 1976 -- The mandate
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B. Synod 1977 -- Highlights of the report
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I. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
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A. Credible Profession of Faith.
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B. Reaffirmation of Faith.
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C. Letter of Transfer from a Church Not Deemed
Heretical
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II. AN ALLEGED CONTRADICTION OR AMBIGUITY WITHIN
THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT
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C. Synod of 1978
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I. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
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A. Credible Profession of Faith.
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1. Biblical Data.
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2. Presbyterian Practice.
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a. PCUSA
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b. OPC
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c. PCUS
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d. PCA
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e. RPCNA
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f. RPCES
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3. Analysis of the RPCES Statement in the Light
of Scripture
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B. Reaffirmation of Faith.
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1. Biblical Data.
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2. Presbyterian Practice.
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a. PCUS
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b. PCA and Bible Presbyterian Church
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C. Letter of Transfer
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1. Biblical Data.
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2. Presbyterian Practice.
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a. PCUSA
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b. PCUS
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c. PCA
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d. RPCES
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(1.) Biblical Usage of the Word Hairesis.
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(2.) Early Church Usage.
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(3.) Contemporary English Usage.
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II. AN ALLEGED CONTRADICTION OR AMBIGUITY WITHIN
THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
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A. The Problem Stated.
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B. The Problem Resolved.
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| III. A PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP |
A. Procedure.
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B. Examination.
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1. Role of the Session.
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2. Areas for Inquiry.
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| IV. FORMS FOR PUBLIC PROFESSION OF FAITH |
A. PCUSA
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B. OPC
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C. PCA
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D. PCUS
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E. Free Church of Scotland
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| V. RECOMMENDATIONS. |
