Our Theology is Orthodox…
…in that it affirms the classic doctrines of historic Christian orthodoxy as defined by the Holy Scriptures, affirmed by the early church councils, and formulated in such statements of faith as the Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, and Athanasian Creed. These orthodox doctrines include such affirmations as the Trinity, the full humanity and the deity of Christ, and the historicity of the resurrection. Our church’s theological standards include the Westminster Confession of Faith and Larger & Shorter Catechisms from the Protestant Reformation.
Our Theology is Evangelical…
… in that it affirms, along with many other convictions, that the Bible is God’s authoritative Word, that human beings are made in the image of God and yet are sinners in need of redemption, that Christ was incarnate in human flesh, lived a sinless life, was crucified on the cross, and after three days rose from the dead for our salvation, and that we are saved by the grace of God in Christ. Thus, we would be considered “evangelicals,” which comes from the Greek word for gospel, meaning “good news” of a Savior, which people need to hear because of the bad news of our sinfulness.
Our Theology is Reformed…
…in that, in addition to orthodox and evangelical doctrine, the distinctive doctrines of Reformers, such as John Calvin, John Knox, and others, are also embraced in a way that distinguishes the Reformed tradition from some other traditions. Reformed theology is summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith, a confession that dates from the mid-17th century and still serves as the doctrinal foundation of many churches today. The Christian creeds are formal statements of faith developed to define orthodox Christian doctrine and to counter heretical teachings. These creeds serve as a foundation for Christian unity.
- Apostles’ Creed – A brief summary of the apostles’ teachings
- Nicene Creed – Established at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD to affirm Jesus’ divinity and the doctrine of the Trinity
- Athanasian Creed – Emphasizes the Trinity and the nature of Christ, stressing the equality of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Our Mission & Values
Covenant Presbyterian Church exists to glorify God by conducting public corporate worship, bringing the lost to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, building them up in the Christian faith, and preparing them for Christian service.
- Joyful and Reverent Worship of the One True God
- The Truth of the Holy Scriptures Proclaimed
- Salvation Through Faith in Jesus Christ
- Christian Fellowship and Love for One Another
- Worldwide Evangelism and Missions
For the basic doctrinal commitments of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, click below.