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GOD'S WORD and CONFESSIONS

OPC form of the Westminster Standards

The final authority for the church is the written and infallible, inspired word of God, the Bible.

Though no confession or catechism is infallible nor equal to God’s word, such are useful in summarizing succinctly the basic doctrines of the Bible and declaring clearly to all men what one believes. Those who say they believe the Bible and fail to further clarify their faith are often found teaching erroneous doctrines not found in God’s word. There is safety in a church clearly setting down in writing those important and essential beliefs one finds in the Bible. This keeps churches and church officers honest about what they believe and teach.

We believe the important truths of the Bible as summarized in the Westminster Standards– Confession of Faith, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism. These are not superior to the Bible or infallible, but faithful expositions of biblical doctrine as pastors and teachers are bound to faithfully preach and teach the word of God.

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