PRESBYTERIANISM

OVERVIEW-STATISTICS

• Presbyterianism is a branch of Reformed Protestantism
• Originated in the British Isles.
• Began as a distinct movement during the 16th-century Protestant Reformation.
• John Knox is considered the founder of the Presbyterian denomination in Scotland
• There are an estimated 2.5 million Presbyterians in the United States.

AFTERLIFE

• Life is simply a pilgrimage, a journey to our final destination
• The destination is an eternity in either in Heaven or in Hell
• Traditionally it is believed that it is possible to live a sinless life
• Even after one is saved and one's sins have been forgiven
• Agreed that there will be a Day of Judgement

SOME CORE BELIEFS

• SOVEREIGNTY
• TOTAL DEPRAVITY
• SALVATION
• ELECTION
• ...

FAMOUS PEOPLE

• David Letterman
• Mark Twain
• Dwight D. Eisenhower
• Andrew Carnegie
• Ronald Reagan

MISSIONARIES/COLLEGES

• Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities
• About 54 colleges
• http://www.presbyteriancolleges.org/collegesbyregion.htm

QUESTIONS

• Who founded Presbyterianism?
• A. John Calvin
• B. John Knox
• C. 2 Chainz

QUESTION

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