People who never hear the gospel cannot be saved.
Evangelism & Missions / neutral
Presbyterian (PCUSA)
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Mainline Presbyterian, more progressive than PCA
- Founded
- 1983 (merger), Presbyterian roots 1706
- Headquarters
- Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Membership
- 1.2 million members
- Key Documents
- Book of Confessions, Book of Order
Theological Positions
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Jesus died on the cross for our sins.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
Jesus is the only way to salvation.
Jesus / agree
Jesus never sinned during His earthly life.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
Jesus was born of a virgin.
Jesus / agree
A person can lose their salvation.
Salvation / stronglyDisagree
A person must be born again to be saved.
Salvation / agree
Baptism is required for salvation.
Salvation / disagree
Baptism is required for salvation.
Salvation / disagree
Writings and Documents
A Brief Statement of Faith
1983 contemporary affirmation composed at reunion of northern and southern Presbyterian churches, expressing shared Reformed convictions in inclusive language.
Source: Book of Confessions, 11.1
View WritingBook of Order
Foundational section of the PC(USA) constitution outlining theological principles of Presbyterian polity and mission.
Source: Book of Order, Foundation of Presbyterian Polity
View WritingThe Confession of 1967
Twentieth-century Reformed confession addressing reconciliation in Christ and the church’s mission in a divided society.
Source: Book of Confessions, Confession of 1967
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