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| '''Presbyterianism''' refers to many different [[Christian]] churches adhering to the [[Calvinism|Calvinist]] theological tradition within [[Protestantism]], and organized according to a characteristic [[Presbyterian polity]]. Presbyterian theology typically emphasizes the [[sovereignty]] of [[God]], the authority of the Scriptures, and the necessity of [[Divine grace|grace]] through faith in [[Christ]].
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| Presbyterianism originated primarily in [[Scotland]] and was confirmed as the means of Church Government in Scotland by the [[Act of Union 1707|Act of Union]] in 1707. Most Presbyterians found in [[England]] can trace a [[Scottish people|Scottish]] connection and the denomination was taken to North America by Scots and Scots-Irish immigrants. The Presbyterian denominations in Scotland hold to the theology of Calvin and his immediate successors, although there is a range of theological views within contemporary Presbyterianism. | |
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| ==Notes==
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| ==External links==
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| *[http://www.phcmontreat.org Presbyterian Heritage and History Center]
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| *[http://www.prpbooks.com/ Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing]
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| [[Category:Presbyterianism| ]]
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| [[Category:Protestant Reformation]]
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| [[Category:Puritanism]]
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| [[Category:Calvinism]]
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| [[Category:Christian terms]]
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| [[Category:Chalcedonianism]]
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| ==External Links==
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| * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbyterian Wikipedia Artcle on Presbyterian]
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