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Presbyterianism is a kind of Protestant Christianity. It is very conservative when compared to other kinds of Christianity. It was started off in Scotland by John Knox and became powerful in England during the Civil War. Today there are Presbyterian churches across the world.

Presbyterians (followers of Presbyterianism) believe that the Bible is the most important thing in their church because it was given to humans by God and has no errors in it. They believe that God has control over everything and has chosen to make some people to follow Jesus Christ but not others, and that only followers of Jesus may get into heaven. (See Calvinism)

Presbyterian churches may be led Ministers, Rectors or Elders. Some Presbyterian churches have women as elders.

There is no overall leader and there are no bishops in the Presbyterian tradition. On Sunday the Bible, which they consider the 'Word of God', is read and a sermon preached by the minister is at the heart of a morning worship service, which can also include a choir singing worship songs.

The Korea Presbyterian Church was started through the mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA). After Korean independence, the division was formed afresh as 'Presbyterian Church in Korea (KoRyuPa)' advocating the views of Dutch Reformed churches. In 2012 a new General Assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Korea declared authentic historical succession of John Knox.

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  • Burning-Bush-1

    The burning bush is a common symbol used by Presbyterian churches; here as used by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Latin inscription underneath translates as "burning but flourishing". Alternative versions of the motto are also used, such as "Nec Tamen Consumebatur" (yet not consumed).

  • Iona Abbey, Entrance and St John's Cross. - geograph.org.uk - 113441

    Iona Abbey in Scotland was founded by Saint Columba

  • Celtic cross draped for Easter

    Celtic cross draped for Easter at a Presbyterian church

  • Snow covered Celtic cross in memorial garden

    Snow-covered Celtic cross in a Presbyterian memorial garden

  • Presbyterian Catechising

    Presbyterian catechising, 19th century

  • A Scottish Sacrament

    A Scottish Sacrament, by Henry John Dobson

  • Cold Spring Presby from SE

    Cold Spring Presbyterian Church near Cape May, New Jersey, rebuilt 1823

  • Covenanters in a Glen

    An illegal conventicle, Covenanters in a Glen

  • Presbyterian Family Connections

    Evolution of Presbyterianism in the United States

  • Westminster Presbyterian Church Los Angeles

    Westminster Presbyterian Church Los Angeles

  • Rev Bruin Romcas Comisco, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

    Rev Bruin Romkes Comingo, 1st Presbyterian Minister in Canada, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Lunenburg)

  • Catedral Presbiteriana, Rio de Janeiro

    Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Christ Presbyterian Church Akropong

    Christ Presbyterian Church, Akropong, Ghana

  • Jowai Presbyterian Church

    Jowai Presbyterian Church, India

See also

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