POLITY
What are the four parts of the Book of Order?
Foundations, Governance, Worship, and Discipline.
Name three confessions of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Nicene Creed, Apostles' Creed, Scots Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, Second Helvetic Confession, Westminster Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism, Larger Catechism, Theological Declaration of Barmen, Confession of 1967, Confession of Belhar, A Brief Statement of Faith.
Sola Gratia (Grace Alone), Sola Fide (Faith Alone), Solus Christus (Christ Alone), Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), Soli Deo Gloria (To the Glory of God Alone).
What are the two forms of the Revelation of God?
General Revelation and Special Revelation.
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Name the four tiers of the governance of the denomination.
Session, Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly.
Which of the confessions was the first to be written originally in English?
What does the term "liturgy" mean?
The work of the people.
Name the two sacraments.
Baptism and Communion.
What is the Hanover Presbyterian Church "slogan"?
Love Grows Here.
What does "Calling the question" do?
Ends discussion/debate on pending proposal and brings immediate vote.
Which confession came out of apartheid in South Africa?
The Confession of Belhar.
Who was the only clergy (who happened to be Presbyterian) person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Witherspoon.
What does "total depravity" mean?
Belief that nothing we do isn't tainted by sin thus we continually need grace of God in our lives.
What year was Hanover Presbyterian Church founded?
1872.
Who authorizes baptisms and communion?
Session.
Which confession opens with this line: "What is your only comfort in life and in death?"
The Heidelberg Confession
Where does the name Presbyterian come from?
Rule by elders. (Greek "presbyteros")
Which theologian placed heavy emphasis on the "elect" which has informed our understanding of faith?
John Calvin.
Who is the current moderator of the Deacons?
Rick Day.
Who is the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (USA)?
Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II.
What is the theological focus of the Apostles' Creed?
Establishes the Trinity.
Who is considered the father of the Presbyterian Church?
John Knox.
What is eschatology?
The study of last things.
What year was our current church building dedicated?
1960.