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EszterBH

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Seems most people in this forum are some sort of Pentecostal or Baptist (idk how you call that group in America, but in my country they are called Neoprotestants). Being raised Reformed in small Reformed town in Europe, the people in this forum sometimes sound a planet different from the church I was raised in.

So Im curious how many of you are Reformed Christians like me? And where are you from?
 
Eli1

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EszterBH said:
Seems most people in this forum are some sort of Pentecostal or Baptist (idk how you call that group in America, but in my country they are called Neoprotestants). Being raised Reformed in small Reformed town in Europe, the people in this forum sometimes sound a planet different from the church I was raised in.

So Im curious how many of you are Reformed Christians like me? And where are you from?
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I can interpret things for you in a manner so you understand since i've been living in USA for over 20 years.

Left Wing and Right Wing politics in Europe are very different from an American point of view.
For example, any country that supports Universal Health Care or Free education, is seen as "Socialistic" or very leftist.

Guns in America are like shoes that you wear. Everyone has a collection with different colors and styles.
 
BillyBob

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I am not sure how you define Reformed Christians.
However, I follow the teaching expressed in the following historical teachings:

The Heidelberg Catechism
The Belgic Confession
The Canons of Dort
The Westminster Confession of Faith
The Apostles Creed
The Nicene Creed
The Athanasian Creed

All of the above teach the Sovereignty of God and the saving grace that only He can provide.
If that's how you define reformed, then I'm with you!
EszterBH said:
Seems most people in this forum are some sort of Pentecostal or Baptist (idk how you call that group in America, but in my country they are called Neoprotestants). Being raised Reformed in small Reformed town in Europe, the people in this forum sometimes sound a planet different from the church I was raised in.

So Im curious how many of you are Reformed Christians like me? And where are you from?
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EszterBH

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BillyBob said:
I am not sure how you define Reformed Christians.
However, I follow the teaching expressed in the following historical teachings:

The Heidelberg Catechism
The Belgic Confession
The Canons of Dort
The Westminster Confession of Faith
The Apostles Creed
The Nicene Creed
The Athanasian Creed

All of the above teach the Sovereignty of God and the saving grace that only He can provide.
If that's how you define reformed, then I'm with you!
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Yes, this.

There is the Second Helvetic Confession too, my church body follows it.
 
BillyBob

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EszterBH said:
Yes, this.

There is the Second Helvetic Confession too, my church body follows it.
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Yes, I agree with the teaching in all these historical documents, but they are secondary teachings to the Bible itself. :)
 
BillyBob

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BillyBob said:
Yes, I agree with the teaching in all these historical documents, but they are secondary teachings to the Bible itself. :)
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You may want to follow:
RogerG
brightfame52
forestgreencook
They each seem to be solid Christians

By the way, I live in the USA in the state of Texas
 
NightTwister

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There are a few of us here. I probably relate most closely to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
 
smmartin0507

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EszterBH said:
Seems most people in this forum are some sort of Pentecostal or Baptist (idk how you call that group in America, but in my country they are called Neoprotestants). Being raised Reformed in small Reformed town in Europe, the people in this forum sometimes sound a planet different from the church I was raised in.

So Im curious how many of you are Reformed Christians like me? And where are you from?
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I was born Baptist but am now reformed :)
 
EszterBH

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NightTwister said:
There are a few of us here. I probably relate most closely to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
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Reading "Evangelical Presbyterian Church" again reminded me of a Lutheran church body in my country that was called "Synodal Presbyterian Evangelical-Lutheran Church" a long time ago. Kinda confusing :)
 
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EszterBH said:
Seems most people in this forum are some sort of Pentecostal or Baptist (idk how you call that group in America, but in my country they are called Neoprotestants). Being raised Reformed in small Reformed town in Europe, the people in this forum sometimes sound a planet different from the church I was raised in.

So Im curious how many of you are Reformed Christians like me? And where are you from?
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You will find people here from many different church groups, denominations, and some that do not claim the Christian Faith. It truly is a hodge podge of people who come through to post here. Enjoy fellowship with some, wonder about some, and seriously ignore others.

A quick search gave me this concerning Reformed Theology. Is this what you believe?

5. Reformed theology holds to ancient catholic orthodoxy.
Reformed theology does not depart from our ancient Christian heritage but affirms the catholic, orthodox doctrines of God and Christ that form the backbone of the great confessional tradition of worldwide Christianity. Though the Reformers were excommunicated by the Roman Catholic Church, they did not cast off the Trinitarian faith of the councils of Nicaea, Constantinople, Ephesus, and Chalcedon. They affirmed the doctrines that God is three persons in one divine nature (Matt. 3:16–17; 28:19), and that God the Son took a truly human nature without ceasing to be fully God—two natures in one incarnate person (John 1:1, 14). Reformed theologians have proven ardent defenders of the orthodox doctrines of God and Christ against heresies old and new because those doctrines are revealed in God’s Word.

10 Things You Should Know about Reformed Theology


I do not believe the teachings of the Catholic Church, but we all have free will, so, to each his own as they say.........
 
NightTwister

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EszterBH said:
Reading "Evangelical Presbyterian Church" again reminded me of a Lutheran church body in my country that was called "Synodal Presbyterian Evangelical-Lutheran Church" a long time ago. Kinda confusing :)
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That is confused. They're are minor differences between the EPC and RPCNA and OPC. There are major differences with the PCA.
 
EszterBH

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p_rehbein said:
You will find people here from many different church groups, denominations, and some that do not claim the Christian Faith. It truly is a hodge podge of people who come through to post here. Enjoy fellowship with some, wonder about some, and seriously ignore others.

A quick search gave me this concerning Reformed Theology. Is this what you believe?

5. Reformed theology holds to ancient catholic orthodoxy.
Reformed theology does not depart from our ancient Christian heritage but affirms the catholic, orthodox doctrines of God and Christ that form the backbone of the great confessional tradition of worldwide Christianity. Though the Reformers were excommunicated by the Roman Catholic Church, they did not cast off the Trinitarian faith of the councils of Nicaea, Constantinople, Ephesus, and Chalcedon. They affirmed the doctrines that God is three persons in one divine nature (Matt. 3:16–17; 28:19), and that God the Son took a truly human nature without ceasing to be fully God—two natures in one incarnate person (John 1:1, 14). Reformed theologians have proven ardent defenders of the orthodox doctrines of God and Christ against heresies old and new because those doctrines are revealed in God’s Word.

10 Things You Should Know about Reformed Theology


I do not believe the teachings of the Catholic Church, but we all have free will, so, to each his own as they say.........
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Yes, this.
 
EszterBH

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NightTwister said:
That is confused. They're are minor differences between the EPC and RPCNA and OPC. There are major differences with the PCA.
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Just realized how many Protestant bodies are there in America and its shocking! Its like you have a separate church for every individual interpretation of the Bible that exists. I like being part of the same church body that all my Reformed brothers in my region, rather than being part of a minuscule faction that only exists because of some minor disagreement with other church.

My church being mainstream one in my country is kinda a big tent, but overall leans conservative. This is Eastern Europe so progressive western stuff is not popular here.
 
NightTwister

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EszterBH said:
Just realized how many Protestant bodies are there in America and its shocking! Its like you have a separate church for every individual interpretation of the Bible that exists. I like being part of the same church body that all my Reformed brothers in my region, rather than being part of a minuscule faction that only exists because of some minor disagreement with other church.

My church being mainstream one in my country is kinda a big tent, but overall leans conservative. This is Eastern Europe so progressive western stuff is not popular here.
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I have no problem with differences. I'd rather meet with those who I agree with rather than be tempted with causing dissension over non-essentials.
 
EszterBH

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NightTwister said:
I have no problem with differences. I'd rather meet with those who I agree with rather than be tempted with causing dissension over non-essentials.
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I can understand that too. Especially considering how divided is American society in everything.

Nice to meet you anyway!
 
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