American Presbyterian Church (founded 1979)
| American Presbyterian Church | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Reformed |
| Theology | Calvinist Evangelical |
| Polity | Presbyterian |
| Region | United States |
| Origin | 1979 |
| Separated from | Bible Presbyterian Church |
| Congregations | 2 (2022)[1] |
| Members | 60 (2014)[2] |
| Official website | www |
The American Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian denomination formed in 1979 by churches that separated from the Bible Presbyterian Church (BPC) for defending Exclusive Psalmody, alcohol abstinence, and a premillennialist.[2][3][obsolete source][4]
History[edit]
In the 1970s, the Bible Presbyterian Church became tolerant of different positions on eschatology. Because of this, a group of churches split from the denomination for espousing a premillennial view. In addition, the separate churches split for advocating Exclusive Psalmody and Abstinence from Alcohol.[2][3][4]
The denomination has remained small since its formation. In 2022, it was composed of 2 churches, which together had 60 members.[1][2]
Doctrine[edit]
The denomination subscribes to the Apostles' Creed, Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed, the Westminster Confession of Faith, Westminster Larger Catechism and Westminster Shorter Catechism. It differs from other Presbyterians only in eschatology premillennialism, exclusive psalmody and abstinence from alcohol.[2]
Interecclesiastical Relations[edit]
The denomination has been an observer of the North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council.[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Churches Federated to the American Presbyterian Church". Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Report on Presbyterian Denominations in the United States". February 15, 2014. Archived from the original on Nov 11, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American Presbyterian Church". Reformiert Online. March 5, 2004. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "History of the American Presbyterian Church". Retrieved January 21, 2022.
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