hmmm... roll call...

[II Paradox II]

Just figured I'd start off the first thread here with a roll call... who all is in here and what is your affiliation?

I am a reformed baptist, though I also have Lutheran and Presbyterian sympathies. Kind of an odd combination, but it seems to work =)

ken

[Knight]

Present.

Non-denominational Reformed. (Closest to Reformed Baptist though not affiliated.)

[Gabriel]

Presbyterian Church in America and Reformed to the bones.

[Bulldog]

Every square inch is Reformed-and proud of it. :)

My family is not Reformed, so I've only been to a Reformed church once (PCA on Easter), but I do agree with Reformed Theology. :)

[Bulldog]

I also have much respect for Reformed Baptists-probably the closest to what I believe nect to Conservative Presbyterianism.

[Gabriel]

Which PCA did you attend and how did you like it?

[oworm]

Reformed, pre destined, eternally secure,presbyterian with Baptist sympathies :-)

[II Paradox II]

Presbyterian Church in America and Reformed to the bones.
I've always liked the PCA churches I've been to. Overall, they have a very good balance of doctrine/worship/outreach/prayer. The only reason I don't attend the local PCA church in my area is because I like the church I'm at (it's actually non-denom formally, but in essence reformed baptist) and I've been there for ages.

One of my favorite PCA guys is Tim Keller. I've learned a ton from his ministry and I love the emphasis on mercy ministry.

ken

[Bulldog]

Which PCA did you attend and how did you like it?

Alexandria Presbyterian church

http://apc-online.org


I very much enjoyed it. I got there a little late, so I only got to hear one hymn, but it was great, the fist time I've heard a hymn in church. (The churches I have been to before play conteporary-Pentecostal type music)

The Pastor exposed some verses about the Resurection of Jesus, I thought it was a very good sermon. :)

[tigersnare]

PCA baby, and wouldn't have it any other way!

I love it there, the teaching can be intellectually challenging but, they teach the word in season and out of season with great patience. What more could one ask for?

Behold, the Reformed Camp :)



We're the smart headzy guys with water tight theology, right? :D

[jbarcher]

I think I'd sign here.

I'm not Reformed, although I say that because I don't know much Reformed theology. :pink: What I do know of is tremendously strong, in my estimation.

I consider myself a freethinker with orthodox leanings. :)

Oh, and a question. Can your bones be reformed? ;)

[Bulldog]

Oh, and a question. Can your bones be reformed? ;)

Yes-some of us are good examples. ;)

[Beoga]

reformed baptist

[LynneClomina]

non-denominational calvinist.

:sorry: and i ok here???? :sorry:

[II Paradox II]

non-denominational calvinist.

:sorry: and i ok here???? :sorry:
Sure, I think you would qualify...

kn

[Gabriel]

non-denominational calvinist.

:sorry: and i ok here???? :sorry:
Certainly!

[LynneClomina]

:clap: YAY!!!! :clap:

[Wilfred of Ivanhoe]

Been Southern Baptist most of my life. Recently began attending a PCA church. I love it and am never turning back.

[knee-v]

Joel here. I've been reformed for a couple years now. I attend a PCA in Jacksonville, FL called Westminster Presbyterian Church. My family attends a PCA in LaPorte, IN called Faith Community Church.

[eutychus]

I'm a Southern Baptist with PCA leanings.

[Donny_B]

I grew up in and am a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

[rmwilliamsll]

PCA
ive been a member of OPC and EvP as well.
consciously reformed

[Foundthelight]

I attend a PCUSA church whose pastor is very conservative.

[Bulldog]

That's rare these days.

[Grace_Alone4gives]

I see many have said "Baptist with PCA teachings" etc... how do you get around the baptism thing? ;)

[Grace_Alone4gives]

I don't know if I fit here. My church denomination is Reformed (RCA) and my congregation holds to many of the Reformed theology - especially Covenant Theology (it is beautiful), but I, myself, am not Calvinist (not completely anyway). Having said that - I would love to post here, but do not know whether I would fit in.

[Gabriel]

I don't know if I fit here. My church denomination is Reformed (RCA) and my congregation holds to many of the Reformed theology - especially Covenant Theology (it is beautiful), but I, myself, am not Calvinist (not completely anyway). Having said that - I would love to post here, but do not know whether I would fit in.
Of cource you would fit in! Also, we are free here to talk about differences within the Reformed Faith. While I would not expect to have to defend RT here, I welcome conversations based on some of the differences within the different Reformed Denoms.

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[Knight]

Of cource you would fit in! Also, we are free here to talk about differences within the Reformed Faith.
I would expect discussions about Infant Baptism (already done), Dispensationalism vs. Covenant Theology (ie: Macarthur vs. Sproul), not to mention the can of worms that is Eschatology. :)

While I would not expect to have to defend RT here, I welcome conversations based on some of the differences within the different Reformed Denoms.

Agreed, I for one am glad to have an area where we can discuss Reformed Theology without having to fend off detractors every time we turn around. I don't mind defending it from time to time but sometimes we need to discuss things with like minded brothers and sisters.

[CMmom]

Baptised, raised and married in a PCUSA, but have now found my home at a non-denominational church that I love! I'd still like to hang out here once in a while, if that's okay. The non-denom is a good middle ground for my husband and myself because he tends to be more Baptist in theology. I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for the Presbyterians, though. :kiss:

[theFijian]

Reformed, pre destined, eternally secure,presbyterian with Baptist sympathies :-)
Same here!

My church (http://www.greekthomsonchurch.com) is part of the Free Church of Scotland (http://www.freechurch.org). Reformed, Calvinist, Presbyterian.

[CPman2004]

Hello my Name is Doug.

I am a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Chruch.

[eutychus]

I see many have said "Baptist with PCA teachings" etc... how do you get around the baptism thing? ;)

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." -Phil. 4:13 ;)

[Bulldog]

I am a reformed baptist, though I also have Lutheran and Presbyterian sympathies. Kind of an odd combination, but it seems to work =)


Lutheran and Reformed Baptist? That's quite a difference.


But if you say so ;)......

[Donny_B]

Here is a chart showing the family tree of the the various Presbyterian groups in the US since 1706. All of the splits and reunifications are pretty interesting.

http://history.pcusa.org/pres_hist/family_connections.html

My family came over to North Carolina from Scotland around 1748 and were one of the founding families of the oldest Presbyterian church in the Charlotte Presbytery.

My father and his brother both became Presbyterian ministers in the PCUS (the Southern Presbyterian Church), until the PCUS reunited with the UPCUSA in 1983 to form the PCUSA. I can remember when the PCA was formed in 1973 out of the PCUS. Another uncle left the PCUS for the PCA, whose church then affiliated with the ARP church.

My dad has always been conservative, as is our current church. But there are liberals, as you know, in our denomination on a national scale. Just as in other denominations, there is an element out there trying to advocate gay clergy, for instance, which was overwhelmingly defeated in the last General Assembly. But they keep trying to bring topics up like this every year. I think if they ever passed gay clergy, most presbyteries would pull out and there would be another massive split. Hopefully, this won't happen.

[II Paradox II]

Lutheran and Reformed Baptist? That's quite a difference.

But if you say so ;)......
heh... I was going to explain it, but I figured I'd leave it a mystery. That's my Lutheran side showing through ;)

ken

[ArchaDl]

Hi, :wave:

As I'm not American it seems i don't fit in exactly in any of the prescribed niches. This however seems as close as I could get to the denomination I'm used to (which is strange and difficult to explain... or maybe I'm just too tired so I'll try thinking later).

As for now I think I'll make my home here if thats acceptable and contribute wherever I understand enough to have an opinion ;).

Further I hope everyone enjoys their day, or night.
God Bless

[II Paradox II]

As I'm not American it seems i don't fit in exactly in any of the prescribed niches. This however seems as close as I could get to the denomination I'm used to (which is strange and difficult to explain... or maybe I'm just too tired so I'll try thinking later).
hi. I'm sure you'll fit in. :wave:

ken

[jazzbird]

Currently a member of a PCA church (been attending less than a year), formerly a Baptist church with strong Calvinist leanings.


I see many have said "Baptist with PCA teachings" etc... how do you get around the baptism thing? ;)

Infant baptism is something I am still working out. I've always felt there is a stronger arguement for believer's baptism in the Bible, yet I understand why they do infant baptism in light of covenant theology. I always saw believer's baptism as holding so much more meaning because the individual is following God's command and is publicly identifying himself with Christ. I always loved Sunday's with baptisms because you got to hear about how God changed that person's life. Now that I have begun thinking about infant baptism, I find a lot of beauty and truth in that as well. What an awesome privelage to be part of God's covenant family and to trust God with the lives of your children!

Anyway....I haven't come to a conclusion yet, but I think both have value and validity (as long as we are not baptizing infants with the belief that it will save them).

[Cal]

Joel here. I've been reformed for a couple years now. I attend a PCA in Jacksonville, FL called Westminster Presbyterian Church. My family attends a PCA in LaPorte, IN called Faith Community Church.
Attended Southern Baptist all my life and converted to Reformed Prebyterian after reading puritan books in the library of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville Florida during their sunday school hour (while wife and kids were in SS). Just couldn't stand to hear how to get saved again. They are arminian to the core, or is that "bones?"

As a result, I am eternally grateful for the calvinist heritage of the Baptists, it's just too bad they have shaken-off that heritage and replaced it with shallow man-centered theolgy. Their library was full of the doctrines of calvinism and they didn't even realize it.

Living in Atlanta now.

[Bulldog]

Welcome Cal. :wave:

[eutychus]

Their library was full of the doctrines of calvinism and they didn't even realize it.


That's a very quirky, God-led testimony, Cal. Thanks for sharing! Sad, in a way, but praise God in the interesting ways he works! :clap:

[theseed]

SBC affiliated--church that is. You can read about my church here www.beechgrove.org (http://www.beechgrove.org)

[Bradford]

Presbyterian (PCA)- But leaning more toward the Free Church.

[HiredGoon]

I grew up in an American Baptist church and learned nothing of calvinsim or reformed theology. I spent several years in a nondenominational ministry which left me thirsting for the "details" which I felt weren't being covered. About a year ago I picked up a book by Keith Mathison on the Reformed doctrine of sola scriptura, and that was my introduction to Reformed theology. It's been a slow process wich has been picking up speed lately. I learned nothing more about Reformed theology until about a few months ago when I began investigating orthodox protestantism and church history more, partly as a result of Chrisitan Forums. I bought a copy of Calvin's "Institutes" and more recently RC Sproul's Chosen by God and Faith Alone. Those books, especially Chosen by God really helped me figure some things out. Today I consider myself a Reformed Christian and really feel at home with Reformed theology. It just makes so much sense, its amazing. It's like a light was turned on and I can see everything clearly now. That's why I like the Latin phrase post tenebras lux "after darkness, light." It not only sums up the Reformation, but also my spiritual journey in a way. I've been to an RCA church once which was very contemporary, and a CRC which was more traditional. I'll probably check out some more Reformed and Presbyterian churches before I settle on one. Personally I prefer a more traditional service with hymns rather than bad contemporary chrisitan music; which I guess is kinda odd for a 20 something gen Xer. :)

[rnmomof7]

I don't know if I fit here. My church denomination is Reformed (RCA) and my congregation holds to many of the Reformed theology - especially Covenant Theology (it is beautiful), but I, myself, am not Calvinist (not completely anyway). Having said that - I would love to post here, but do not know whether I would fit in.

Sure come on down , We will simple put you on the rake till you cry uncle **Grin**

Perhaps you will come to love the comfort that is Calvinism .

[rnmomof7]

I was "converted" to Calvinism after a two year debate with Calvinists on the internet.
One day I opened my bible and asked myself how I could have missed it.

I have been a Calvinist 2 years and I just took membership in the Bible Presbyterian church .

My Church

http://www.armorbpc.org/

They are premil , I am A mil ...but they love me anyway..

[calgal]

Hi Mom!:wave: Here is my church website: http://www.newlifeopc.com I became a member Dec 21, 2003. :clap: And I am a 5 point Calvinist, Amillenial Partial Preterist.

[rmwilliamsll]

Hi Mom!:wave: Here is my church website: http://www.newlifeopc.com I became a member Dec 21, 2003. :clap: And I am a 5 point Calvinist, Amillenial Partial Preterist.

i found http://www.newlifeopc.org/pastoralstaff.htm
is Pastor Miladin still playing classical piano?

[calgal]

i found http://www.newlifeopc.org/pastoralstaff.htm
is Pastor Miladin still playing classical piano?
Yes he is still playing classical piano. He plays at the evening service Sunday and midweek prayer meetings Wednesday nights and he does occasionally travel and play.

[plum]

Evangelical Presbyterian Church/Reformed Church of America have been my homes for some years now. Questioning everything. Lovely time :)

[Vessel Of Mercy]

Hello, all. I just came to the forums. I am a member of a Southern Baptist church that is Reformed doctrinally. The church is closely tied with and just a few blocks down from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Louisville, Kentucky. I've been a Calvinist as long as I've been a Christian, God was so gracious to lead me to know Christ under the leadership of a godly Calvinist man. It's great to be here with you all!

Ben

[oworm]

Hello, all. I just came to the forums. I am a member of a Southern Baptist church that is Reformed doctrinally. The church is closely tied with and just a few blocks down from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Louisville, Kentucky. I've been a Calvinist as long as I've been a Christian, God was so gracious to lead me to know Christ under the leadership of a godly Calvinist man. It's great to be here with you all!

Ben
:wave: Great to have you here Ben!

[Vessel Of Mercy]

Thanks!

[A. believer]

Does anyone know where Don (Reformationist) has been these days? I noticed recently that I haven't seen him around. Surely he'd show up here if he were.

[Gabriel]

He hasn't been as active as he usually is. I saw him in the Non- Denom forum the other day.

[Wrigley]

Just figured I'd start off the first thread here with a roll call... who all is in here and what is your affiliation?

I am a reformed baptist, though I also have Lutheran and Presbyterian sympathies. Kind of an odd combination, but it seems to work =)

ken
Member of a United Reformed Church.

[A. believer]

He hasn't been as active as he usually is. I saw him in the Non- Denom forum the other day.
Hmmm. I guess he must just be more busy than usual with other things or something. He's always been an asset to the board in my opinion. Oh well!

[Hands and Feet of Jesus]

I'm a non-denom Calvinist...although I tend to lean more towards Baptist than anything.

[wobbly]

Hi,

Allow me to introduce myself.

I grew up going to the Salvation Army who are arminian, with Wesley holiness teaching/emoting. But I had the good fortune to have parents who taught me to know and love the bible and to think for myself (probably a mixture of nurture, nature and predestination acutally). They are Acts 28 dispensationalists and were Salvation Army ministers. They believe that God predestines those who are going to believe based on his foreknowledge.
Eventually I discovered an evangelical church in my neighbourhood and moved in with my family. The church focusses on bible teaching and living your life in accordance with that teaching. The teaching is reformed evangelical (I guess that means Calvinist), covenant, amil. We are strictly independent of any denomination but the church was a Sydney Anglican (if that means anythingto anyone out there) plant in another diocese. Because of its independence it has been able to attract a lot of Prezzy's, Bretheren, Baptists, Salvo's and anyone else who wants to hear the bible preached. It also means we have a lot of members with different beliefs, which I find very stimulating.

My beliefs are a result of my mixed history. I've believed in Christ alone, scipture alone, grace alone forever thanks to my parents treaching. I've more recently been almost dragged into beliving predestination of salvation and there are still some issues I'm working through there. I'm still premil and acts 28 dispensationalist which makes for some interesting post sermon conversations with my ministers. I'm sure I've got some inconsistencies in my mixed bag of beliefs but I know who my redeemer is and that's what's important.

I've got a wonderful wife and three daughters.

I play the trombone too. Did you know that Luther's translations have the trombone sounding on the last day rather than a wimpy trumpet.

Its very nice to be here sharing with others of like mind.

cheers
Martin Walter

[Gabriel]

Greetings, wobbly one. Glad to have you.

[MKalashnikov]

Reformed Baptist.