Confessional churches are boss!! RC's "What is Reformed Theology" really helped me out of dispensationalism. I'm more 1689 London but if I happen to be in your town on a Sunday I will be there w/ bells on. To Him alone be the Glory.
@breakfast meat sadly, there is a grain of truth to that, especially considering the resolution adopting CRT last 2019. However, there are many top leaders who are against it and are working hard to reverse it.
Thank you Matthew ! Very enjoyable video. I just ordered your book. Very much appreciated your thorough video comparing the ESV Study Bible and The Reformation Study Bible. I have both and love spending time in them. Dr RC Sproul’s video series What is Reformed Theology, from Ligonier online was included when you buy the Bible. I started watching that right after I watched this video. Absolutely love RC’s teaching ! Also started the search of local Presbyterian churches. I really appreciated your video at this very moment as I needed direction for finding a home church. Many blessings to you 🤍
I went to a Southern Baptist Seminary, but after reading quite a bit in the original languages, I realized that a lot of what I had been taught was wrong, and I graduated from seminary a Presbyterian.
Found you during this crisis. Love your attitude and faith in our Heavenly Father. But what originally caught my eye was your Bible study techniques. So very helpful and wish I had had them years ago! My our Lord continue to bless you.
Good afternoon Dr. Matt. from Charlotte, NC. I’ve been watching your channel for a while now, and I love it. If I were close to North Philadelphia, I would be in your church. I was born and raised Lutheran, but I’ve been Southern Baptist since shortly after marriage to my lovely wife of 50+ years. I love our Lord Jesus, and I’m expecting at any moment now to be caught up in the air to meet Jesus. It doesn’t take long for us as believers to look around at the condition of our nation/world and say to ourselves and others, “even so, come LordJesus”! Thank you for your witness for Christ. Keep preaching His Truth. God bless you my Brother in Christ.
Presbyterians doesn't seek God in His word they want to recieve the grace of God and everything of Him on a plate. Fact is if i have everything in a book and made it easy for me not to search God in His word then it won't give me faith cuz there's no seeking and wanting to know what the Lord say in His word
@@chrisforjesus4740 Presbyterian churches that I've been to very much promote the reading of scripture. Maybe there's some congregations that don't promote readiing the bible. I'm in the PCA denomination and bible reading is very promoted in my church.
Hi there!! Presbyterian for Dummies does actually exist... sorta. There’s a book called “Presbytopia” which gives an overview of the theology and church government structure of the Presbyterian churches. Look into it! There’s also great resources online. As a born and raised Presbyterian myself who still very much loves the denomination, feel free to ask me more specific questions as well :)
yep, I'm a baptist simply because I think it's the best expression of the church model by scripture. it's not a perfect expression, but our mutual faith in christ is the major thing. we are brothers in christ.
cindybin2001 Mormonism is not the true church and is nothing like the early church it is a polytheistic cult that teaches false doctrines its the creation of the conman and false prophet Joseph Smith. It is not Christian at all.
Thank you for your video and especially your passion. My intro to you was a video you made on Bible journaling (Ordered a Bible journal recently and anxiously await it.). Orthodox here. Found the church after a lifetime of longing for a particular church experience that stood out to me in Acts and to my absolute utter surprise I actually found a church that satisfied my yearning. You mentioned icons. Yeah, BIG issue for me at the time. When I was first considering this church I really hammered my poor priest on that one. Really shotgunned him with questions on that one. As a "card carrying" Protestant, I brutally hammered him with questions about Mary as well. Again, thank you.
Just started watching your videos (and subscribed). Started with your video on the three versions of the Psalter. I'd never seen it used as a hymnbook before. Lovely! Thank you for taking the time to make them. Looking forward to reading your book.
Pastor Matt, could you please do a video about the Calvinist view of predestination. If a video focusing on that exists already, could you (or someone) please link it under "reply". Much appreciated.
Awesome video. Thanks. R.C. Sproul is an awesome theologian. Does anyone have any experience about the greater grace Church? Is the doctrine there biblical?
I so appreciate your vlogs! I go to a non denominational Christian church (Messiah’s House). I have not found a denominational church where I live that just sticks to the Bible without a bunch of man made tradition. My husband and I used to go to a Lutheran Church for years until we found freedom in our current church.
Thank you Pastor for your video. Through my life I have been searching the best denomination/church that represents God’s truth and is faithful to His word. After studying a lot I have come to the conclusion that Messianic Judaism is the best denomination that does that. I moved to the UK and where I live there’s no messianic synagogue. I’ll look up for a prebysterian church thanks to this video. I appreciate all your videos and your love for the Word of God! Thank you!
Hello Pastor Mat. Very descriptive video. Im Mexican and very proud and grateful for having been baptized in the Presbyterian faith. I come from a Catholic family, but i never liked what surrounded that faith. So I started attending Presbyterian churches in Mexico and after some services i decided i liked the way God was worshipped and that i felt closer to God than in all my 20 years of being Catholic. I admitt i still have to learn a lot about our faith. If i am allowed, i would say being a Presby is like driving in a direct freeway to God. I love both the theological part and the historical side of our Presbyterian faith. Your services must be very refreshing and motivating. Thank you for making this video. Very clear and very easy to reafirm what we Presbyterians are. Greetings from Mexico and may God always bless you.
Good video. Some Presbyterian churches DO have "lasers and fog machines". There's a megachurch where I live that's affiliated with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
So what’s the difference between a Presbyterian and a Free-Presbyterian Church? I ask this because I am Catholic, and looking from the outside it seems confusing.....isn’t Christ.....Christ, or are we chopping up parts of the body?
Great video. I'm a 1689 baptist at the moment but might become a Presbyterian someday if I feel the natural result of covenant theology is seeing things the way presbys do. Hasn't happened yet ;)
I realize this is a very old video, but I am looking for opinions on this as a new Christian. Is it okay to choose a church/denomination like you'd choose a political candidate to vote for? In other words, is it okay to choose a church that MOSTLY aligns with your own system of beliefs, or does it need to be an exact fit? For me, Methodism is like that. Methodism fits me nicely, but there are a couple (small-to-me) things that I'm just a little "meh" about.
It's not about your opinion, but the Lord's. Get to know your bible, if it seems daunting I recommend the Gospel of John and Romans. Know those books well and choose a church that aligns best with them. Continue reading the Bible complete. Of all the reasons to read the bible, one that nobody mentions is 'don't trust the pastor'. If you're in a church and the pastor preaches anything that's not biblical, you're in the wrong church. You can only know if he's biblical if you read the bible. Don't get me wrong, a good pastor will point out lot's of great knowledge about passages in the bible that you wouldn't have known otherwise, that's their full time job. When you know your scriptures, he can show something totally new and your discernment will tell if he's within biblical doctrine. If you sense otherwise, aproach and ask him about it and give him the benefit of the doubt, don't be a jerk. I realize this reply is a couple months after you asked your question. I hope you haven't been disheartened and hope you find a good church.
I am non denomination. Me and my family study the kjv very hard. I do not go to church I only study and learn the Bible. I suppose in a way Presbyterian?
I suppose that depends on how you define conservative. I think of it as a continuum with more conservative on the right (OPC, PCA, RPCNA), some in the middle (EPC, ECO), and some very liberal, progressive groups on the left which have departed from the basic foundations of presbyterianism altogether, i.e. the PCUSA. For my part, I am ordained by the EPC. But even so, we have a continuum of right to left among our own churches, and I am on the right, conservative, confessional, historically reformed side of that continuum.
I in no way am saying we should not read and use Scripture as a guide, but how can the Bible be our only source when the Early Church never had a Bible for at least three hundred years? They somehow managed to stay on course without a canonization scripture. If that's all it takes, why do we have so many different denominations ?
I’m a Christian but I’m not a cheerleader for denominationalism. Having said that, I’m certain my Ulster Scots ancestors were Presbyterians, and probably signed their confessions of faith with their own blood. Powerful stuff. ✝️ 🏴
“Pray to icons” if this is about Catholicism that’s not true. They do pray and have some icons like Mary and Joseph near them, but they’re not worshiping the statue or Jesus/Mary. They only worship God. I love the video though and the explanation.
Pastor Matt, have you by chance ever actually looked into the catholic faith? Unbiasely? Look into the early church, and early Christians. You'll be surprised.
Well he's a very sincere man and obviously I'm not a Presbyterian. I listen to it and come to the conclusion Men are not looking for a religion or a church they're looking for the truth on getting right with God, making peace with their Maker, finding forgiveness of sins. He didn't give any word to look to Christ for salvation or to be born again which is the same thing. The problem with Presbyterians think is their Calvinists and since they are embracing this false doctrine of predestination they don't care about soul winning. They don't care about preaching the gospel. They don't care about spreading the words of life that men might be saved. They're real big on their religion and boast about the Bible but of course they will point you to other books that will pervert your thinking. "Ye shall know them by their fruits" Is the warning of the Lord Jesus Christ to examine the doctrines of those who profess to know God, and the doctrines that this religion professes is a killer of churches and is a killer of Christians who are spreading the gospel. That's not good news That's bad news. "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world"
Sorry Brother but you are just wrong. In every point with which you accuse Presbyterians. The accusations are so severe, I cannot let them pass by. Repent on the spot. You are falsely accusing faithful brethren. Please, do not ever again utter these lies about presbys ever again. Repent.
@@paulthomasson4832 My friend my point is well served If you are defending a religion - you saying every Presbyterian church is fantastic, The denomination is the answer what what is your point here. I have experienced dealing with those who go to these churches and there doctrines are just as I said. Whether or not some of them on my brothers and sisters in Christ I know not But I do remember listening to this video that a religion was exalted and books outside the Bible were encouraged. No word at all to "believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved" On public airways where any lost soul could wander in. That's a warning to everyone!
@@douglascrosby5100 Again you say that I think that every presby church is fantastic (which I didn't say). Lie Number 1. Idk but do you think Matthew Everhard doesn't care about souls getting lost? There are a ton of liberal presby churches. No wonder you would get a bad Impression. I still think that you are not really interested in hearing about reformed beliefs. Because if you want to stay consistent, von have to say that the Puritans were all that of which you accused them. Jonathan Edwards, John Owen, Thomas Watson and literally every other Puritan apart from 1689ers.
@@paulthomasson4832 there is no attempt for me to deceive anyone which would be a lie, no I don't care about pure and beliefs or the list of many great preachers of the past I care what "thus saith the Lord" No souls are getting lost that they're already lost and need to be saved I don't understand your terminology is not biblical. I am consistent on my point whether this is a conservative approach from the Presbyterians or liberal it's indifferent to me the idea is a perversion corruption of biblical doctrine on the salvation of souls which is hindered many in history but this predestination elect madness. That definitely hinges soul winning by individuals publicly and from house to house, It definitely hinders the missionary work in evangelistic work of local churches, If you are true believer, and have come to Christ for mercy as a sinner then obey the word of God! "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature"
Americans can not explain something without trying to sell a book. Did Christ create so many denomination , or is it the greed of money that separate churches ? Do you have the right to take the money of people based on any verse ?
I love Jesus and Methodist Church, and the Holy rules for live from the ministry of Methodist, but I love Presbyterian Church and all the body of Jesus
Mary Reed asked an important question in your comment section. She asked what kind of Presbyterian you are. Identifying merely as a Presbyterian gives you no orthodox credibility and risks encouraging a casual web-surfer like me to try out the Presbyterian church down the street. We both know that could be disastrous. There are far more Presbyterian churches that do not believe the Bible to be inspired, inerrant, and authoritative than those who do. Please differentiate. I speak as a graduate from a PC-USA seminary. I am not Presbyterian, but have great appreciation for the way you do church and for the majority of the Westminster Confession. However, there is no doubt that conservative Presbyterian churches accept it as reliable as Scripture even though they would protest to the contrary. I have a copy of the Confession with annotated Scriptural support for each point. Although helpful, it seems more like an apologetic for the reliability of the Confession than the reliability of Holy Scripture. It is, after all, a human document. It must always be remembered that the Reformation was about Sola Scriptura as you said. By the way, the Anabaptists were reformers as well. Reformer did not mean Calvinist and should not mean that today. Sadly, it has come to that further dividing the church.
Excuse me, pastor, but what verses testify to a covenant of works? ? ? of grace??? You Presbyterians exegete Scripture from the sieve of the Westminster Confession of Faith....thus the community non-denominational , non-Calvinist churches.
I'm surprised that Presbyterians end their prayer with { IN JESUS NAME} Amen. That is really nice. I wonder why so many don't water baptize in the NAME spoken of in ACTS @? Matthew @ says to baptize in the Name of and we see the only Name above all Names is Jesus. It is actually referenced throughout the Book of Acts where they went down into the water and baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus. So I studied and prayed about this for years asking GOD to give me HIS Truth on this and only His truth on water baptism. He showed me the Name of Jesus in many references and that Jesus said I am come in my Fathers Name. I knew right then, if Jesus came in the fathers Name, and the Name of the Son is Jesus, and then Matthew @ is telling us to baptized in Jesus Name and that the titles are all the NAME which is Jesus. Acts @, Acts @ Acts @, Acts @, Acts 19:5 Romans 6:3 and JAMES says :Whatsoever you do in Word and in Deed, Do all in the Name of the Lord JESUS. Many many years ago, the Roman Catholic church changed the formula of Water baptism from in Jesus Name to speaking the titles father, son and Holy spirit. I just don't like change they have made. God bless all who pray diligently for revelation truth but above all to grow in Love of Christ Jesus.
Pastor @@MatthewEverhard I am also a Presbyterian. English language is not my mother tongue. Therefore I find it hard to translate (to English) any liturgical system like services, small congregations, large congregations etc. of the Presbyterians. I actually know in my language but I can't tell it (them) in English because I don't know what is that particular thing called in English. So, my humble request to you. As a fellow Presbyterian, could you please tell me (just name) the liturgy and system in the Presbyterian churches in English? Thank you for your time!. . .
Hi, I’m a Presbyterian in membership with the FCC (Free Church of Scotland Continuing). You mentioned that the singing of doxologies is sanctioned in Scripture. What is your support for that? I am one of those you maybe consider to be on the far right, who holds to the 1646-7 WCF without any scruples, and to the practice of exclusive psalmody as the consistent consequence of practicing the RPW.
swhumby briefly, Revelation 5. But I believe we can sing all of Scripture. Blessings! By the way, we love singing Psalms and honor the Scottish tradition of psalm singing. We are just not exclusive on this point.
Question: if you look to scripture alone (Sola Scriptura) as the sole authority, where in the bible does it state specifically "only" through scripture? Truly curious.
This is what I believe. Faith divisions existed when Jesus was alive. There is only one way to heaven which is Jesus. He's the way the life our hope. God bless
Hello & Respect to All. First, i would like to share, 1 Cor 1:10-13, the, 14-17, I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11 My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 12 What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas”; still another, “I follow Christ.” 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? Now, what is the point? I believe, Paul is preaching with Corinth Christians problem; the divisions within the Church itself simply because of loyalty (spiritual immaturity). And this author Paul, is into the rescue of Corinth's beliefs to draw them back into the teaching (sound doctrine) of CHRIST and not of anyone else that can not save spiritually (now, it can be denominational / group and even affiliation). That is why Paul stating (in apologetic approach) in V v.14-17, as his defense for that arguments to be stopped. In doing so, all of us will be more matured with the teaching of Christ as being united with Him through the Cross. To LOVE-ONE-ANOTHER. And so, to the author of this page, for Mat, I appreciate your point of view as individual and as follower of Christ, but I disagree with your claim of being part of your said group that I believe (and you’ll agree with me), NO affiliation can saves even one soul, it is ONLY through CHRIST the LORD. I am just concerns with the other readers and their comments. As I observe, maybe because of being human, as with biases in life, it can also be our problem now a days as experienced of Corinth Christians before. You can also see and observe the responses of those particulars. The question is, How ca we be able to avoid the problem, like the 55 AD., with Corinth Church? What I can suggest is; * to promote CHRIST and His Doctrine + Application with our life, simply to claim that we are one among the “Christians” as Student or Follower of Christ, who is willing to RESTORE the teaching of the BIBLE and not only to react with those reformist, protestantism and so others 11th - 16th century's Church Leader. In doing so, we can avoid any schisms and we will be more matured and united with CHRIST and to His Love. * also, instead of mentioning of, to continue in “Christian’s Tradition,” we can plainly say to continue with “Christian’s Faith or Doctrine” written in the Bible. Consider this as constructive criticism from the younger minister. Thanks Man!
"...Because it is the most faithful expression of what the Bible teaches." Did Jesus build a Church or a Bible? How do you know you're in the Church that interprets the Bible correctly?
The Holy Spirit gives gifts to every believer and accompanies them with signs for those that believe Mark 16:17-20 . This action from Holy Spirit does not cease.
Hmm, are you baptist like a catholic who claims catholic yet doesn’t do anything or believe anything Catholics believe? I’m baptist and so I find that comment confusing.
I was raised as a Baptist but I have grown enormously in the 2 1/2 years I have been a Presbyterian... Thank You Lord for leading me here...
Confessional churches are boss!! RC's "What is Reformed Theology" really helped me out of dispensationalism. I'm more 1689 London but if I happen to be in your town on a Sunday I will be there w/ bells on. To Him alone be the Glory.
What did he say that changed your mind
I got born again in an evangelical non-denom, graduated from a Pentecostal seminary, but am now a Reformed Southern Baptist pastor.
@breakfast meat sadly, there is a grain of truth to that, especially considering the resolution adopting CRT last 2019. However, there are many top leaders who are against it and are working hard to reverse it.
That is why we know that one can backslide
@@Tax_Buster Which seminary would you recommend for a reformed Baptist?
Just don't forbid the speaking in tongues, like the Bible says!
Reformed Southern Baptist? That's Presbyterian Lite. I hope you take this with the wink and nod that I intended it. :)
Thank you Matthew ! Very enjoyable video. I just ordered your book. Very much appreciated your thorough video comparing the ESV Study Bible and The Reformation Study Bible. I have both and love spending time in them. Dr RC Sproul’s video series What is Reformed Theology, from Ligonier online was included when you buy the Bible. I started watching that right after I watched this video. Absolutely love RC’s teaching ! Also started the search of local Presbyterian churches. I really appreciated your video at this very moment as I needed direction for finding a home church. Many blessings to you 🤍
Biggest reason I converted to presbyterian (PCA) is the Westminster confession of faith. I believe every word(including the 2nd commandment)
What about the 4th commandment?
Amen
I was baptized Presbyterian but never went to a Presbyterian church. I'm going for my first time today. Hopefully my pastor is as cool as you!
I just ordered the book "On Being Presbyterian" even though I'm a Baptist. I want to look into what you believe myself.
ZanaspKJV I did the same thing and I am also a Baptist! 😁
I went to a Southern Baptist Seminary, but after reading quite a bit in the original languages, I realized that a lot of what I had been taught was wrong, and I graduated from seminary a Presbyterian.
Found you during this crisis. Love your attitude and faith in our Heavenly Father. But what originally caught my eye was your Bible study techniques. So very helpful and wish I had had them years ago! My our Lord continue to bless you.
Good afternoon Dr. Matt. from Charlotte, NC. I’ve been watching your channel for a while now, and I love it. If I were close to North Philadelphia, I would be in your church. I was born and raised Lutheran, but I’ve been Southern Baptist since shortly after marriage to my lovely wife of 50+ years. I love our Lord Jesus, and I’m expecting at any moment now to be caught up in the air to meet Jesus. It doesn’t take long for us as believers to look around at the condition of our nation/world and say to ourselves and others, “even so, come LordJesus”! Thank you for your witness for Christ. Keep preaching His Truth. God bless you my Brother in Christ.
I’m lost. I need a Presbyterian For Dummies video. All of this terminology is new to me.
Exactly that is why you need to be a Presbyterian.
Presbyterians doesn't seek God in His word they want to recieve the grace of God and everything of Him on a plate. Fact is if i have everything in a book and made it easy for me not to search God in His word then it won't give me faith cuz there's no seeking and wanting to know what the Lord say in His word
@@chrisforjesus4740 Presbyterian churches that I've been to very much promote the reading of scripture. Maybe there's some congregations that don't promote readiing the bible. I'm in the PCA denomination and bible reading is very promoted in my church.
Hi there!! Presbyterian for Dummies does actually exist... sorta. There’s a book called “Presbytopia” which gives an overview of the theology and church government structure of the Presbyterian churches. Look into it! There’s also great resources online. As a born and raised Presbyterian myself who still very much loves the denomination, feel free to ask me more specific questions as well :)
@@mcgheebentle1958 👀 thanks for the lead!
Pastor Mat that is exactly why I'm Presbyterian great explanation and when your down here you can even say pedestrian 😀⚜
Thanks for the book recommendations. I want to look into those. I was actually just looking at the one by R.C. Sproul the other day. Wow.
Am a Presbyterian Ruling Elder From South Sudan, I Love the Presbyterian Church
yep, I'm a baptist simply because I think it's the best expression of the church model by scripture. it's not a perfect expression, but our mutual faith in christ is the major thing. we are brothers in christ.
you cant be a baptist & believe the spiritual gifts of 2 corinth operate today
move over to pentecostalism to honor the bible
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHDude you made me laugh really hard!!! Since when Pentecostalism parallels with the Bible or honors the bible????
cindybin2001 easy. I want to discuss this with you further since I was first baptized Mormon and now am Presbyterian
cindybin2001 Mormonism is not the true church and is nothing like the early church it is a polytheistic cult that teaches false doctrines its the creation of the conman and false prophet Joseph Smith. It is not Christian at all.
cindybin2001:
Truth about Mormons.
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Thank you for your video and especially your passion. My intro to you was a video you made on
Bible journaling (Ordered a Bible journal recently and anxiously await it.). Orthodox here. Found the church after a lifetime of longing for a particular church experience that stood out to me in Acts and to my absolute utter surprise I actually found a church that satisfied my yearning. You mentioned icons. Yeah, BIG issue for me at the time. When I was first considering this church I really hammered my poor priest on that one. Really shotgunned him with questions on that one. As a "card carrying" Protestant, I brutally hammered him with questions about Mary as well. Again, thank you.
Just started watching your videos (and subscribed). Started with your video on the three versions of the Psalter. I'd never seen it used as a hymnbook before. Lovely! Thank you for taking the time to make them. Looking forward to reading your book.
Depends on which branch of Presbyterian you are for how bible believing you are ;)
The most faithful expression of your faith depends greatly on your hermeneutic! =D
Sounds great, it’s cool to hear of a people trying to be true to the word of God and not the philosophies of men.
The Presbyterian book keep tthe people away from seeking God in His word....
Great stuff Pastor Matt... don’t know you but I think you’re awesome!!! 👍🏴
😃A funny pastor... I love his opening remarks about the water bill....
Pastor Matthew please pray our Presbyterian people in meghalaya northeast India..now a day we are so much trouble so please help us ...😰😰😰
Thnk you Pastor
Greeting from Presbyterian church of India
Pastor Matt, could you please do a video about the Calvinist view of predestination. If a video focusing on that exists already, could you (or someone) please link it under "reply". Much appreciated.
Great explanation on this! Thank you.
Awesome video. Thanks. R.C. Sproul is an awesome theologian. Does anyone have any experience about the greater grace Church? Is the doctrine there biblical?
I so appreciate your vlogs! I go to a non denominational Christian church (Messiah’s House). I have not found a denominational church where I live that just sticks to the Bible without a bunch of man made tradition. My husband and I used to go to a Lutheran Church for years until we found freedom in our current church.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Pastor for your video. Through my life I have been searching the best denomination/church that represents God’s truth and is faithful to His word. After studying a lot I have come to the conclusion that Messianic Judaism is the best denomination that does that. I moved to the UK and where I live there’s no messianic synagogue. I’ll look up for a prebysterian church thanks to this video. I appreciate all your videos and your love for the Word of God! Thank you!
Where are some Verses in the bible about that only elders should lead on the church? Thank you
My has been the pioneer of presbiterian in california : marabell taylor. She died since. I'm following the same church. GOD blessed her.
Hello Pastor Mat. Very descriptive video. Im Mexican and very proud and grateful for having been baptized in the Presbyterian faith. I come from a Catholic family, but i never liked what surrounded that faith. So I started attending Presbyterian churches in Mexico and after some services i decided i liked the way God was worshipped and that i felt closer to God than in all my 20 years of being Catholic.
I admitt i still have to learn a lot about our faith. If i am allowed, i would say being a Presby is like driving in a direct freeway to God. I love both the theological part and the historical side of our Presbyterian faith. Your services must be very refreshing and motivating. Thank you for making this video. Very clear and very easy to reafirm what we Presbyterians are. Greetings from Mexico and may God always bless you.
I am new to reformed theology. I am visiting a urcna church. What is the difference from PCA?
Which branch of Presbyterian are you? OPC, PCA, or PCUSA?
As a Baptist, I have never heard that a Presbyterian is just more afraid of drowning😆
Great explanation. Thanks!
Good video. Some Presbyterian churches DO have "lasers and fog machines". There's a megachurch where I live that's affiliated with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Do presbyterians play speaking in tongues and deliverance
I like that definition. Because it is most faithful expression
Titles mean nothing. I grew up in the 60's next to the Presbyterian Church in a town of 500. That preacher preached 100% of every funeral into heaven.
Are Presbyterian's baptized?
So are you reformed pres? And if so, what is the difference?
So what’s the difference between a Presbyterian and a Free-Presbyterian Church? I ask this because I am Catholic, and looking from the outside it seems confusing.....isn’t Christ.....Christ, or are we chopping up parts of the body?
Great video. I'm a 1689 baptist at the moment but might become a Presbyterian someday if I feel the natural result of covenant theology is seeing things the way presbys do. Hasn't happened yet ;)
I'm sorta in the same boat. But I'm more "Presbycurious" these days. Is your screen name a ref to the band?
please read the fatal flaw www.amazon.com/Fatal-Flaw-Jeffrey-D-Johnson/dp/0974342610 before doing that
bless you brother
Why not Reformed Church in the United States or OPC rather than PCA?
I realize this is a very old video, but I am looking for opinions on this as a new Christian. Is it okay to choose a church/denomination like you'd choose a political candidate to vote for? In other words, is it okay to choose a church that MOSTLY aligns with your own system of beliefs, or does it need to be an exact fit? For me, Methodism is like that. Methodism fits me nicely, but there are a couple (small-to-me) things that I'm just a little "meh" about.
It's not about your opinion, but the Lord's. Get to know your bible, if it seems daunting I recommend the Gospel of John and Romans. Know those books well and choose a church that aligns best with them. Continue reading the Bible complete. Of all the reasons to read the bible, one that nobody mentions is 'don't trust the pastor'. If you're in a church and the pastor preaches anything that's not biblical, you're in the wrong church. You can only know if he's biblical if you read the bible. Don't get me wrong, a good pastor will point out lot's of great knowledge about passages in the bible that you wouldn't have known otherwise, that's their full time job. When you know your scriptures, he can show something totally new and your discernment will tell if he's within biblical doctrine. If you sense otherwise, aproach and ask him about it and give him the benefit of the doubt, don't be a jerk. I realize this reply is a couple months after you asked your question. I hope you haven't been disheartened and hope you find a good church.
I follow "Ancient Antochene Christianity" theology, it agrees the most with the Word of God.
I am non denomination. Me and my family study the kjv very hard. I do not go to church I only study and learn the Bible. I suppose in a way Presbyterian?
You need to be part of a local church. You can not be a isolated Christian. May God guide you.
Would a person who had a unitarian belief in Jesus fit in a Presbyterian Church
If Unitarian you mean you reject the Trinity then you would not fit in any reformed church nor most Christian churchs
Love R.C btw.
2 Peter 1:2 (Sola Fida?)/2 Timothy 1:13 (Sola Fida and Sola Scriptura?) John 16:12 (Sola Scriptura?) Matthew 10:22 (Sola Fida?)
Afraid of being drowned!!
Thank you
Let no man deceive you
What line of Presbyterians are conservative besides the OPC?
I suppose that depends on how you define conservative. I think of it as a continuum with more conservative on the right (OPC, PCA, RPCNA), some in the middle (EPC, ECO), and some very liberal, progressive groups on the left which have departed from the basic foundations of presbyterianism altogether, i.e. the PCUSA. For my part, I am ordained by the EPC. But even so, we have a continuum of right to left among our own churches, and I am on the right, conservative, confessional, historically reformed side of that continuum.
PCA
My mother has been the pioneer of the presbiterian church america californian.
I in no way am saying we should not read and use Scripture as a guide, but how can the Bible be our only source when the Early Church never had a Bible for at least three hundred years? They somehow managed to stay on course without a canonization scripture. If that's all it takes, why do we have so many different denominations ?
R.C. Sproul is a good indication. Eschatology MATTERS because TRUTH Matters.
& where do you standing regarding The Holy Spirit, His moving & His gifts. Please, thank you.
I’m a Christian but I’m not a cheerleader for denominationalism. Having said that, I’m certain my Ulster Scots ancestors were Presbyterians, and probably signed their confessions of faith with their own blood. Powerful stuff. ✝️ 🏴
Do you believe in speaking in tongues?
Are Presbyterians cessationists? Do they believe in the gifts of the Spirit being for today?
Are Presbyterians considered progressive Christians? As in the church approves of gay marriage and abortion etc?
Pet Blessings LOL is that a thing?
im an EPC
Woo, what a difference young man.
Kudos for resisting the temptation to make a predestination joke. A lesser pastor would have succumbed!
Brian Rebholtz or beards. I go there often for an easy laugh too.
“Pray to icons” if this is about Catholicism that’s not true. They do pray and have some icons like Mary and Joseph near them, but they’re not worshiping the statue or Jesus/Mary. They only worship God. I love the video though and the explanation.
Pastor Matt, have you by chance ever actually looked into the catholic faith? Unbiasely? Look into the early church, and early Christians. You'll be surprised.
If do only what the scripture said Bible never say pray to Holy Spirit... You can check if you doubt so..
Well he's a very sincere man and obviously I'm not a Presbyterian.
I listen to it and come to the conclusion
Men are not looking for a religion or a church they're looking for the truth on getting right with God, making peace with their Maker, finding forgiveness of sins.
He didn't give any word to look to Christ for salvation or to be born again which is the same thing.
The problem with Presbyterians think is their Calvinists and since they are embracing this false doctrine of predestination they don't care about soul winning.
They don't care about preaching the gospel.
They don't care about spreading the words of life that men might be saved.
They're real big on their religion and boast about the Bible but of course they will point you to other books that will pervert your thinking.
"Ye shall know them by their fruits"
Is the warning of the Lord Jesus Christ to examine the doctrines of those who profess to know God, and the doctrines that this religion professes is a killer of churches and is a killer of Christians who are spreading the gospel.
That's not good news That's bad news.
"Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world"
Sorry Brother but you are just wrong. In every point with which you accuse Presbyterians. The accusations are so severe, I cannot let them pass by.
Repent on the spot. You are falsely accusing faithful brethren. Please, do not ever again utter these lies about presbys ever again. Repent.
@@paulthomasson4832 My friend my point is well served
If you are defending a religion - you saying every Presbyterian church is fantastic,
The denomination is the answer what what is your point here.
I have experienced dealing with those who go to these churches and there doctrines are just as I said.
Whether or not some of them on my brothers and sisters in Christ I know not
But I do remember listening to this video that a religion was exalted and books outside the Bible were encouraged.
No word at all to "believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved"
On public airways where any lost soul could wander in.
That's a warning to everyone!
@@douglascrosby5100 Again you say that I think that every presby church is fantastic (which I didn't say). Lie Number 1.
Idk but do you think Matthew Everhard doesn't care about souls getting lost? There are a ton of liberal presby churches. No wonder you would get a bad Impression. I still think that you are not really interested in hearing about reformed beliefs. Because if you want to stay consistent, von have to say that the Puritans were all that of which you accused them. Jonathan Edwards, John Owen, Thomas Watson and literally every other Puritan apart from 1689ers.
@@paulthomasson4832 there is no attempt for me to deceive anyone which would be a lie, no I don't care about pure and beliefs or the list of many great preachers of the past I care what "thus saith the Lord"
No souls are getting lost that they're already lost and need to be saved I don't understand your terminology is not biblical.
I am consistent on my point whether this is a conservative approach from the Presbyterians or liberal it's indifferent to me the idea is a perversion corruption of biblical doctrine on the salvation of souls which is hindered many in history but this predestination elect madness.
That definitely hinges soul winning by individuals publicly and from house to house,
It definitely hinders the missionary work in evangelistic work of local churches,
If you are true believer, and have come to Christ for mercy as a sinner then obey the word of God!
"Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature"
Thats why im a presbyterian too
Not Presbyterian, Southern Baptist, but appreciate your spirit brother, keep lifting Jesus up!
Americans can not explain something without trying to sell a book. Did Christ create so many denomination , or is it the greed of money that separate churches ? Do you have the right to take the money of people based on any verse ?
Thank you.
I'm Christian, I'm in a pentecostal church, but I'm Christian
I love Jesus and Methodist Church, and the Holy rules for live from the ministry of Methodist, but I love Presbyterian Church and all the body of Jesus
Mary Reed asked an important question in your comment section. She asked what kind of Presbyterian you are. Identifying merely as a Presbyterian gives you no orthodox credibility and risks encouraging a casual web-surfer like me to try out the Presbyterian church down the street. We both know that could be disastrous. There are far more Presbyterian churches that do not believe the Bible to be inspired, inerrant, and authoritative than those who do. Please differentiate. I speak as a graduate from a PC-USA seminary. I am not Presbyterian, but have great appreciation for the way you do church and for the majority of the Westminster Confession. However, there is no doubt that conservative Presbyterian churches accept it as reliable as Scripture even though they would protest to the contrary. I have a copy of the Confession with annotated Scriptural support for each point. Although helpful, it seems more like an apologetic for the reliability of the Confession than the reliability of Holy Scripture. It is, after all, a human document. It must always be remembered that the Reformation was about Sola Scriptura as you said. By the way, the Anabaptists were reformers as well. Reformer did not mean Calvinist and should not mean that today. Sadly, it has come to that further dividing the church.
You are very strong, very astute, I feel the pride.
I was Presbyterian that they are respected on other peoples beliefs and faith.
Excuse me, pastor, but what verses testify to a covenant of works? ? ? of grace??? You Presbyterians exegete Scripture from the sieve of the Westminster Confession of Faith....thus the community non-denominational , non-Calvinist churches.
Amen awesome 👍
I'm surprised that Presbyterians end their prayer with { IN JESUS NAME} Amen. That is really nice. I wonder why so many don't water baptize in the NAME spoken of in ACTS @? Matthew @ says to baptize in the Name of and we see the only Name above all Names is Jesus. It is actually referenced throughout the Book of Acts where they went down into the water and baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus. So I studied and prayed about this for years asking GOD to give me HIS Truth on this and only His truth on water baptism. He showed me the Name of Jesus in many references and that Jesus said I am come in my Fathers Name. I knew right then, if Jesus came in the fathers Name, and the Name of the Son is Jesus, and then Matthew @ is telling us to baptized in Jesus Name and that the titles are all the NAME which is Jesus. Acts @, Acts @ Acts @, Acts @, Acts 19:5 Romans 6:3 and JAMES says :Whatsoever you do in Word and in Deed, Do all in the Name of the Lord JESUS. Many many years ago, the Roman Catholic church changed the formula of Water baptism from in Jesus Name to speaking the titles father, son and Holy spirit. I just don't like change they have made. God bless all who pray diligently for revelation truth but above all to grow in Love of Christ Jesus.
I am Presbyterian.
And could you please tell me about the Westminster standards?
I do have this: ua-cam.com/video/BgbUmFe_l9Y/v-deo.html
@@MatthewEverhard
Thank you
Pastor @@MatthewEverhard
I am also a Presbyterian.
English language is not my mother tongue. Therefore I find it hard to translate (to English) any liturgical system like services, small congregations, large congregations etc. of the Presbyterians. I actually know in my language but I can't tell it (them) in English because I don't know what is that particular thing called in English.
So, my humble request to you.
As a fellow Presbyterian, could you please tell me (just name) the liturgy and system in the Presbyterian churches in English?
Thank you for your time!. . .
Hi, I’m a Presbyterian in membership with the FCC (Free Church of Scotland Continuing). You mentioned that the singing of doxologies is sanctioned in Scripture. What is your support for that? I am one of those you maybe consider to be on the far right, who holds to the 1646-7 WCF without any scruples, and to the practice of exclusive psalmody as the consistent consequence of practicing the RPW.
swhumby briefly, Revelation 5. But I believe we can sing all of Scripture. Blessings! By the way, we love singing Psalms and honor the Scottish tradition of psalm singing. We are just not exclusive on this point.
Okay. I would say Rev.5 is not determinative of what we sing here and now. But glad to hear you are singing Psalms. 🙂
Question: if you look to scripture alone (Sola Scriptura) as the sole authority, where in the bible does it state specifically "only" through scripture? Truly curious.
This is what I believe. Faith divisions existed when Jesus was alive. There is only one way to heaven which is Jesus. He's the way the life our hope. God bless
My mother told me we were pisspoorterians (we didn't have much)
Hello & Respect to All.
First, i would like to share,
1 Cor 1:10-13, the, 14-17,
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11 My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 12 What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas”; still another, “I follow Christ.”
13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul?
Now, what is the point?
I believe, Paul is preaching with Corinth Christians problem; the divisions within the Church itself simply because of loyalty (spiritual immaturity). And this author Paul, is into the rescue of Corinth's beliefs to draw them back into the teaching (sound doctrine) of CHRIST and not of anyone else that can not save spiritually (now, it can be denominational / group and even affiliation). That is why Paul stating (in apologetic approach) in V v.14-17, as his defense for that arguments to be stopped. In doing so, all of us will be more matured with the teaching of Christ as being united with Him through the Cross. To LOVE-ONE-ANOTHER.
And so, to the author of this page, for Mat, I appreciate your point of view as individual and as follower of Christ, but I disagree with your claim of being part of your said group that I believe (and you’ll agree with me), NO affiliation can saves even one soul, it is ONLY through CHRIST the LORD.
I am just concerns with the other readers and their comments. As I observe, maybe because of being human, as with biases in life, it can also be our problem now a days as experienced of Corinth Christians before. You can also see and observe the responses of those particulars.
The question is, How ca we be able to avoid the problem, like the 55 AD., with Corinth Church?
What I can suggest is;
* to promote CHRIST and His Doctrine + Application with our life, simply to claim that we are one among the “Christians” as Student or Follower of Christ, who is willing to RESTORE the teaching of the BIBLE and not only to react with those reformist, protestantism and so others 11th - 16th century's Church Leader. In doing so, we can avoid any schisms and we will be more matured and united with CHRIST and to His Love.
* also, instead of mentioning of, to continue in “Christian’s Tradition,” we can plainly say to continue with “Christian’s Faith or Doctrine” written in the Bible.
Consider this as constructive criticism from the younger minister.
Thanks Man!
That's why am Presbyterian
EPC ? The EPC a few blocks from my house is liberal, supports women preachers and is charismatic.
"...Because it is the most faithful expression of what the Bible teaches."
Did Jesus build a Church or a Bible? How do you know you're in the Church that interprets the Bible correctly?
It's a cult nothing more than that.
What is the difference between PCUSA and PCA?
@VncleChrvs So what helped them being presbyterian?
Yes. Presbyterian is biblucal
BIBLUCAL, YES, THEY PROBABLY ARE.
I am Presbyterian
John Knox
I didnt know the lead singer of A System of A Down was a Presbyterian like me 🤣😂😅
The Holy Spirit gives gifts to every believer and accompanies them with signs for those that believe Mark 16:17-20 . This action from Holy Spirit does not cease.
I'm Baptist and all I gotta say is i really enjoy lazers and fog machines 😂
Hmm, are you baptist like a catholic who claims catholic yet doesn’t do anything or believe anything Catholics believe? I’m baptist and so I find that comment confusing.
Truth about Baptist’s:
ua-cam.com/video/e5tsRmWINGU/v-deo.html
Truth about Catholics:
ua-cam.com/video/u_6zoRM2jXo/v-deo.html