Study Papers of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Evangelical Synod (1965 to 1982)
157th GS MINUTES, MAY 25, 1979, pp. 68 - 89 |
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON DEFINITIONS FOR RECEPTION TO CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
The report was presented by Rev. John DeBardeleben, chairman of the committee.
Introduction: HISTORY OF THE COMMITTEE |
A. Synod 1976 -- The mandate |
B. Synod 1977 -- Highlights of the report -- |
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C. Synod of 1978 |
I. DEFINITION OF TERMS. |
A. Credible Profession of Faith. |
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II. AN ALLEGED CONTRADICTION OR AMBIGUITY WITHIN THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT. |
A. The Problem Stated. |
B. The Problem Resolved. |
III. A PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP |
A. Procedure. |
B. Examination. |
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IV. FORMS FOR PUBLIC PROFESSION OF FAITH |
A. PCUSA |
B. OPC |
C. PCA |
D. PCUS |
E. Free Church of Scotland |
V. RECOMMENDATIONS. |
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[Documents of Synod, pp. 128-149]
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