Presbyterianism is a part of the Reformed tradition within Protestantism which traces its origins to the British Isles. Presbyterian churches derive their name from the presbyterian form of church government, which is government by representative assemblies of elders. Many Reformed churches are organized this way, but the word "Presbyterian," when capitalized, is often applied uniquely to the churches that trace their roots to the Scottish and English churches that bore that name and English political groups that formed during the English Civil War. Presbyterian theology typically emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the authority of the Scriptures, and the necessity of grace through faith in Christ. Presbyterian church government was ensured in Scotland by the Acts of Union in 1707 which created the kingdom of Great Britain. In fact, most Presbyterians found in England can trace a Scottish connection, and the Presbyterian denomination was also taken to North America mostly by Scots and Scots-Irish immigrants. The Presbyterian denominations in Scotland hold to the theology of John Calvin and his immediate successors, although there are a range of theological views within contemporary Presbyterianism. Local congregations of churches which use presbyterian polity are governed by sessions made up of representatives of the congregation (elders); a conciliar approach which is found at other levels of decision-making (presbytery, synod and general assembly).
The Presbyterian Church in the West Fields of Elizabeth Town, New Jersey was established in 1728, when twelve to eighteen of the early settlers built a log house for worship near what is now Benson Place.
History
The Presbyterian Church in the West Fields of Elizabethtown was established in 1728. A great drum was sounded to call people to services. Before then, many of these God-fearing pioneers would make the all-day trip to Elizabeth to attend services, the men carrying firearms to protect themselves from Indians.
On November 5, 1734 the congregation bought 40 acres (160,000m2), roughly the area bounded now by the back of the church cemetery on Mountain Avenue, Kimball Avenue, the middle of Mindowaskin Park and East Broad Street. The price was £20. Though the site was reduced or sold over time to about 7 acres (28,000m2), it is the site the congregation has occupied ever since. A small building was erected.
It is not known when the second building was erected, but it was probably about 1734 and was situated at the intersection of East Broad Street and Mountain Avenue. The third building was set directly behind its predecessor and was first used about 1805. The present building was erected in 1861, slightly up the hill from the previous one and the sanctuary with the large church spire remains to this day as the main building for worship. An additional building known as “Westminster Hall” was originally designated as a lecture hall. It was built in 1853 and has been added to from time to time, with the last renovation taking place in 1908.
The congregation was founded in 1932. Its initial colonial-style edifice was built in 1942.
The current sanctuary was constructed in 1952 to accommodate the rapidly growing congregation; the old sanctuary became the chapel. The cornerstone of the new building was laid by then President Harry S. Truman.
In 1961, a large education building was added to accommodate Sunday school classes, music facilities, additional office spaces, and meeting areas for numerous church programs. The church's current organ is a three-manual M. P. Moller, installed by the firm in 1965; the dedicatory recital was played by Virgil Fox, the prominent American concert organist.
Presbyterian Churches and their Beliefs are briefly discussed in this short overview video.
published: 14 Jun 2022
What Is Presbyterianism?
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published: 01 Sep 2021
The Presbyterian View: Predestination
This Tim Keller sermon convinced me to accept Predestination back in 2019:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDbKCZodtZI
Also Since Presbyterianism is Scottish, I always listened to this traditional Scottish music compilation when I first studied Presbyterian theology in 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPcnZLeextk
That mountain-structure thingy in the picture is what I was building in my world while listening to resources on Predestination and listening to Scottish music back then.
published: 25 May 2022
History of the Presbyterian Church | John Knox
John Knox was a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country's Reformation. He was the founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
A Short History of the Presbyterian Church USA, John Knox: The Father of Presbyterianism, What Do Presbyterians Believe? Who are Presbyterians? || Presbyterianism
Presbyterian church, Presbyterian
Presbyterianism is a part of the Calvinist tradition within Protestantism that traces its origin to the Church of Scotland. Presbyterian churches derive their name from the Presbyterian form of church government by representative assemblies of elders.
#presbyterian #bible #scripture #god #christianity #faith #jesuschrist
published: 24 Nov 2021
What Do Presbyterians Believe?
What Do Presbyterians Believe?
Presbyterians are Christians who believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the inspiration of the Bible, confess the Trinity, and hold to the five "solas" of the Protestant faith. The word "presbyterian" comes from the Greek word meaning "elders." Additionally, Presbyterians have a strong view of God's sovereignty, worship according to the Regulative Principle, and hold to the Westminster Confession of Faith.
Get Pastor Matthew's book, "Hold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession" here: https://amzn.to/324wyPp
published: 18 Aug 2020
5 Strange Things Presbyterians Believe
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A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness i...
published: 07 Sep 2022
Reformed theology in under 3 minutes
published: 18 Jan 2023
The Beginning of American Presbyterianism
How did the Presbyterian church arrive in the United States? In this brief clip, W. Robert Godfrey employs his characteristic wit to tell the story as it relates to a Quaker in Pennsylvania.
Transcript: https://ligm.in/2WgKEeN
Message: https://ligm.in/35GntxN
published: 09 May 2020
Memorial Service for Jeannette Hodgson 2024 04 01 at Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church
Welcome to Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church. You are welcome here!
Music performed in this service (both Public Domain and/or specific CCLI Song Number) is streamed under the CCLI Steaming Licence: CSPL134283 or One License: 738424.
To learn more about our church, please visit www.vapc.ca.
published: 02 Apr 2024
Independent Baptist vs Presbyterian - What's the Difference?
What are the differences between the American Presbyterian denominations and Independent Baptist churches?
I'm sitting down with Rev. Ethan Sayler to learn about the Presbyterian Church in America.
Thanks for considering supporting TMBH and the church unity project ...
I'm sitting down with Rev. Ethan Sayler to learn about the Presbyterian Church in America.
Thanks for considering supporting TMBH and the church unity project I'm working on at https://www.patreon.com/TMBH
I'm sitting down with Rev. Ethan Sayler to learn about the Presbyterian Church in America.
Thanks for considering supporting TMBH and the church unity project I'm working on at https://www.patreon.com/TMBH
This Tim Keller sermon convinced me to accept Predestination back in 2019:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDbKCZodtZI
Also Since Presbyterianism is Scottish, ...
This Tim Keller sermon convinced me to accept Predestination back in 2019:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDbKCZodtZI
Also Since Presbyterianism is Scottish, I always listened to this traditional Scottish music compilation when I first studied Presbyterian theology in 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPcnZLeextk
That mountain-structure thingy in the picture is what I was building in my world while listening to resources on Predestination and listening to Scottish music back then.
This Tim Keller sermon convinced me to accept Predestination back in 2019:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDbKCZodtZI
Also Since Presbyterianism is Scottish, I always listened to this traditional Scottish music compilation when I first studied Presbyterian theology in 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPcnZLeextk
That mountain-structure thingy in the picture is what I was building in my world while listening to resources on Predestination and listening to Scottish music back then.
John Knox was a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country's Reformation. He was the founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotla...
John Knox was a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country's Reformation. He was the founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
A Short History of the Presbyterian Church USA, John Knox: The Father of Presbyterianism, What Do Presbyterians Believe? Who are Presbyterians? || Presbyterianism
Presbyterian church, Presbyterian
Presbyterianism is a part of the Calvinist tradition within Protestantism that traces its origin to the Church of Scotland. Presbyterian churches derive their name from the Presbyterian form of church government by representative assemblies of elders.
#presbyterian #bible #scripture #god #christianity #faith #jesuschrist
John Knox was a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country's Reformation. He was the founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
A Short History of the Presbyterian Church USA, John Knox: The Father of Presbyterianism, What Do Presbyterians Believe? Who are Presbyterians? || Presbyterianism
Presbyterian church, Presbyterian
Presbyterianism is a part of the Calvinist tradition within Protestantism that traces its origin to the Church of Scotland. Presbyterian churches derive their name from the Presbyterian form of church government by representative assemblies of elders.
#presbyterian #bible #scripture #god #christianity #faith #jesuschrist
What Do Presbyterians Believe?
Presbyterians are Christians who believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the inspiration of the Bible, confess the Trinity, and hold...
What Do Presbyterians Believe?
Presbyterians are Christians who believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the inspiration of the Bible, confess the Trinity, and hold to the five "solas" of the Protestant faith. The word "presbyterian" comes from the Greek word meaning "elders." Additionally, Presbyterians have a strong view of God's sovereignty, worship according to the Regulative Principle, and hold to the Westminster Confession of Faith.
Get Pastor Matthew's book, "Hold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession" here: https://amzn.to/324wyPp
What Do Presbyterians Believe?
Presbyterians are Christians who believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the inspiration of the Bible, confess the Trinity, and hold to the five "solas" of the Protestant faith. The word "presbyterian" comes from the Greek word meaning "elders." Additionally, Presbyterians have a strong view of God's sovereignty, worship according to the Regulative Principle, and hold to the Westminster Confession of Faith.
Get Pastor Matthew's book, "Hold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession" here: https://amzn.to/324wyPp
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Westminster Confession of Faith - https://amzn.to/3TIvieZ
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Gospel Fellowship PCA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4sKhJMv8-7nmtTiHwAsLA
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Gospel Fellowship PCA Podcast - https://anchor.fm/gospelfellowshippca
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A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity
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Hold Fast the Faith (Devotional) - https://amzn.to/3TPHzxZ
(1) MY CHURCH
Gospel Fellowship PCA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4sKhJMv8-7nmtTiHwAsLA
Gospel Fellowship PCA Website - https://www.gospelfellowshippca.org/
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How did the Presbyterian church arrive in the United States? In this brief clip, W. Robert Godfrey employs his characteristic wit to tell the story as it relate...
How did the Presbyterian church arrive in the United States? In this brief clip, W. Robert Godfrey employs his characteristic wit to tell the story as it relates to a Quaker in Pennsylvania.
Transcript: https://ligm.in/2WgKEeN
Message: https://ligm.in/35GntxN
How did the Presbyterian church arrive in the United States? In this brief clip, W. Robert Godfrey employs his characteristic wit to tell the story as it relates to a Quaker in Pennsylvania.
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Message: https://ligm.in/35GntxN
Welcome to Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church. You are welcome here!
Music performed in this service (both Public Domain and/or specific CCLI Song Number) is...
Welcome to Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church. You are welcome here!
Music performed in this service (both Public Domain and/or specific CCLI Song Number) is streamed under the CCLI Steaming Licence: CSPL134283 or One License: 738424.
To learn more about our church, please visit www.vapc.ca.
Welcome to Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church. You are welcome here!
Music performed in this service (both Public Domain and/or specific CCLI Song Number) is streamed under the CCLI Steaming Licence: CSPL134283 or One License: 738424.
To learn more about our church, please visit www.vapc.ca.
I'm sitting down with Rev. Ethan Sayler to learn about the Presbyterian Church in America.
Thanks for considering supporting TMBH and the church unity project I'm working on at https://www.patreon.com/TMBH
This Tim Keller sermon convinced me to accept Predestination back in 2019:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDbKCZodtZI
Also Since Presbyterianism is Scottish, I always listened to this traditional Scottish music compilation when I first studied Presbyterian theology in 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPcnZLeextk
That mountain-structure thingy in the picture is what I was building in my world while listening to resources on Predestination and listening to Scottish music back then.
John Knox was a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country's Reformation. He was the founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
A Short History of the Presbyterian Church USA, John Knox: The Father of Presbyterianism, What Do Presbyterians Believe? Who are Presbyterians? || Presbyterianism
Presbyterian church, Presbyterian
Presbyterianism is a part of the Calvinist tradition within Protestantism that traces its origin to the Church of Scotland. Presbyterian churches derive their name from the Presbyterian form of church government by representative assemblies of elders.
#presbyterian #bible #scripture #god #christianity #faith #jesuschrist
What Do Presbyterians Believe?
Presbyterians are Christians who believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the inspiration of the Bible, confess the Trinity, and hold to the five "solas" of the Protestant faith. The word "presbyterian" comes from the Greek word meaning "elders." Additionally, Presbyterians have a strong view of God's sovereignty, worship according to the Regulative Principle, and hold to the Westminster Confession of Faith.
Get Pastor Matthew's book, "Hold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession" here: https://amzn.to/324wyPp
*VIDEO NOTES & RESOURCES*
Westminster Confession of Faith - https://amzn.to/3TIvieZ
Hold Fast the Faith (Devotional) - https://amzn.to/3TPHzxZ
(1) MY CHURCH
Gospel Fellowship PCA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4sKhJMv8-7nmtTiHwAsLA
Gospel Fellowship PCA Website - https://www.gospelfellowshippca.org/
Gospel Fellowship PCA Podcast - https://anchor.fm/gospelfellowshippca
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Hold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession - https://amzn.to/3Bco9cI
Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians -
https://amzn.to/38hiQwg
A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity
https://amzn.to/3BbHnPC
The Lord and the Rings: Bible Study and Counseling Guide
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How did the Presbyterian church arrive in the United States? In this brief clip, W. Robert Godfrey employs his characteristic wit to tell the story as it relates to a Quaker in Pennsylvania.
Transcript: https://ligm.in/2WgKEeN
Message: https://ligm.in/35GntxN
Welcome to Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church. You are welcome here!
Music performed in this service (both Public Domain and/or specific CCLI Song Number) is streamed under the CCLI Steaming Licence: CSPL134283 or One License: 738424.
To learn more about our church, please visit www.vapc.ca.
Presbyterianism is a part of the Reformed tradition within Protestantism which traces its origins to the British Isles. Presbyterian churches derive their name from the presbyterian form of church government, which is government by representative assemblies of elders. Many Reformed churches are organized this way, but the word "Presbyterian," when capitalized, is often applied uniquely to the churches that trace their roots to the Scottish and English churches that bore that name and English political groups that formed during the English Civil War. Presbyterian theology typically emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the authority of the Scriptures, and the necessity of grace through faith in Christ. Presbyterian church government was ensured in Scotland by the Acts of Union in 1707 which created the kingdom of Great Britain. In fact, most Presbyterians found in England can trace a Scottish connection, and the Presbyterian denomination was also taken to North America mostly by Scots and Scots-Irish immigrants. The Presbyterian denominations in Scotland hold to the theology of John Calvin and his immediate successors, although there are a range of theological views within contemporary Presbyterianism. Local congregations of churches which use presbyterian polity are governed by sessions made up of representatives of the congregation (elders); a conciliar approach which is found at other levels of decision-making (presbytery, synod and general assembly).