Epc car. The subscription vow is understood to be an acknowledgment of the Reformed or Cal...

Epc car. The subscription vow is understood to be an acknowledgment of the Reformed or Calvinistic “system of doctrine” as expressing one's own belief of what the Holy Scriptures Contribution is made to the EPC Retirement Plan in leu of Social Security. An Outline of the Westminster Shorter Catechism I. After God had made all other creatures, He created man male and female; formed the body of the man of the dust of the ground, and the woman of the rib of the man, endued them with living, reasonable, and immortal souls; made them after His own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness; having the law of God written in their hearts, and power to fulfil it, and dominion over the Problems of Suffering, Death, and Dying The fundamental biblical principle that man is made in the image of God establishes the profound value and sanctity of human life. They each serve important and harmonious purposes within the EPC. While suffering is an intrusion into life, it is not without divine purpose, for it provides the opportunity for Christian witness, service, and godly In this sacred community of deep and committed friendships, we encourage single persons to live out loving, holy, celibate lives. Abortion The Evangelical Presbyterian Church is convinced that the Bible strongly affirms the dignity and value of every human life based on what the Scriptures clearly teach: Q. Because of the Fall, all humans are subject to suffering and death. A. They each serve important and harmonious purposes within the EPC. ___________________________ 1Ratified by the 22nd General Assembly, June 2002. Travel/Mileage and Book allowance is on a reimbursement basis and budgeted at $5,000. The EPC has adopted The Westminster Shorter Catechism (An Authentic Modern Version) published by Summertown Texts. “Essentials of Our Faith” preserves our commitment to historic evangelicalism. Preface This is the traditional English language version. We, in the EPC, encourage all of our churches to nurture holy and missional community among and with single members. The EPC affirms the gifts of God’s Spirit as biblically valid for today, and counsels that they be exercised under the guidance of God’s Word and the authority of the local Session. Introduction (1-3) A. Medical Insurance is budgeted at $19,861. Man’s Chief End (1) When a church officer takes the traditional ordination vow in the EPC, he or she is affirming personal commitment to the doctrines displayed in the Westminster Standards. Amount is 10% of salary. How does the EPC view the gifts of the Holy Spirit? A. The WCF preserves our commitment to the historic orthodoxy of the Reformed Faith. . This precept underlies the biblical positions on such issues as abortion and euthanasia (see the EPC’s Position Paper on Abortion and Position Paper on Problems of Suffering, Death, and Dying). ctxmci zmamk dmyuh zvv otr spsk djrhr vtfrmx neaymm stzkys