What It Means to Be Reformed (1)
Barry Gritters explores what it means for the Protestant Reformed Churches in America to identify themselves as "Reformed," addressing both the historical origins of the denomination (1924/25) and the theological significance of their Reformed identity. Written as a catechetical resource, this article aims to help church members develop ecclesiastical self-awareness and understand the substantive content of their Reformed confession beyond mere denominational label. The piece serves as both an internal refresher for established PRC members and a public witness to those unfamiliar with Reformed theology and practice.
"What does it mean to be Reformed?" is a question I have asked catechism students for most of my ministry in order to help them become, so to speak, ecclesiastically self-aware. After all, they are members of Protestant Reformed Churches, and catechism serves to prepare them to become mature, confessing members of these churches. The word Protestant in "Protestant Reformed Churches in America" is not as significant as the word Reformed. "Protestant" refers mainly to the PRCA's origins in...
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