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Presbyterianism comes out of the Church of Scotland, which subscribes to traditional Reformed doctrines as espoused by John Calvin and John Knox. The name reflects the govermental organization of the church, and comes from the word "presbyter" which means elder.
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John Calvin was a leader of the Reformation who lived and worked in Geneva, Switzerland. He held a "School for Reformed Theology" there, and John Knox (from Scotland) was one of his pupils. The churches in Geneva and many of those in Europe that were developed from Calvin and his pupils can be considered to be Presbyterian, although they may not have had that word in their name. John Knox brought Calvin's teachings back to Scotland.
Actually, Presbyterian refers to the way the church is governed - by elected representatives (elders or presbyters) from the congregation. Reformed refers to the set of doctrines that the church follows, and indicates that the church follows the teachings originating from John Calvin. Thus it is possible to have a "Reformed Baptist Church" that is not governed in the Presbyterian manner. Presbyterian churches are almost always Reformed in doctrine.
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∙ 13y agoReformer John Calvin, a Swiss/French theologian while studying for the priesthood, led a revolt against what he perceived to be inaccuracies in the teachings of the Catholic Church. John Knox was also an important person in the founding of the Presbyterian Church. He took the message of Calvinism and the Reformation to his native Scotland while John Calvin was presenting his message in Geneva Switzerland. It was so popular that the Scottish people adopted the Presbyterian Church as the Church of Scotland, a title which it holds to this day.
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∙ 13y agoJohn Calvin is considered the founder of the Presbyterian denomination (which, strictly speaking, is one of the denominations in the "universal church" of Christ). He lived from 1509 to 1564 and a good date for the founding would be 1536 when Calvin published his major theological book "Institutes of the Christian Religion". Of course there were Presbyterian churches before then, but.....
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∙ 13y agoJohn Calvin is the founder of Presbyterian church.
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∙ 14y agoJohn Calvin /John knox founded the presbyterian church!
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∙ 14y agoAround the year 1707 primarily in Scotland. It arose from the Geneva Church (under John Calvin), which was founded in 1541
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What is the religion presbyterian?
Presbyterianism is an "umbrella" denomination of a Refomed Protestant Christian body. Along with several other denominations, it has its roots from the teachings of John Calvin. The Presbyterian Church in America and Canada and f course Scotland has its roots from John Knox of Scotland as the founder of Presbyterianism ( Church of Scotland) There are a number of groups (denominations) who call themselves Presbyterian who have varying views of Christianity and how it is worked out in life. Here are a few of them: Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Church of Scotland Cumberland Presbyterian Church Evangelical Presbyterian Church Orthodox Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church in America Presbyterian Church in Canada Presbyterian Church of Ireland Presbyterian Church of New Zealand Presbyterian Church USA Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America
Who was the founder of the Presbyterians?
A Scottish Minister and leader of the Protestant Reformation, John Knox, is considered the founder of the Presbyterian Church. A "firebrand" preacher, He was exiled under Mary Tudor. He left for France, then going to Geneva where he met John Calvin, who so influenced Knox, that he brought the Presbyterian form of government to the church and Calvinism to its doctrinal matters.
When was Catholic Presbyterian Church created?
Catholic Presbyterian Church was created in 1842.
When was Richwood Presbyterian Church created?
The Richwood Presbyterian Church was created in 1869.
Who was the father of american Presbyterianism?
The founder of the Presbyterian church, John Gresham Machen is known as the father of American Presbyterianism.
Did the Scots establish the Presbyterian church?
The Presbyterian church does have its foundations in Scotland. Its ancestry can be traced back to around 1560, and its founder is considered to be John Knox, a Scottish-born preacher who studied with John Calvin in Switzerland, then brought Calvin's teachings back to Scotland, establishing a church based on these teachings.
Is the Church of Scotland Anglican or Presbyterian?
Presbyterian
When was Cuyler Presbyterian Church created?
Cuyler Presbyterian Church was created in 1892.
When was Hawfields Presbyterian Church created?
Hawfields Presbyterian Church was created in 1852.
When was Euphronia Presbyterian Church created?
Euphronia Presbyterian Church was created in 1886.
When was Lordville Presbyterian Church created?
Lordville Presbyterian Church was created in 1896.
When was Lewes Presbyterian Church created?
Lewes Presbyterian Church was created in 1832.
