What does "Reformed" look like here at New Prospect?
It means that this is a congregation firmly anchored in Scripture, and in a sound and respected theological tradition. It means we value historic doctrine and tradition, while ministering in the present, open to healthy change. Some of the ways these general statements become specific are:
Our worship style is blended, featuring lively praise music along with historic hymns, liturgies, and prayers
The study and teaching of the Bible is central.
We are a loving and welcoming community. Knowing ourselves as sinners saved by grace, we joyfully welcome all whom God has called.
It means that this is a congregation firmly anchored in Scripture, and in a sound and respected theological tradition. It means we value historic doctrine and tradition, while ministering in the present, open to healthy change. Some of the ways these general statements become specific are:
Our worship style is blended, featuring lively praise music along with historic hymns, liturgies, and prayers
The study and teaching of the Bible is central.
We are a loving and welcoming community. Knowing ourselves as sinners saved by grace, we joyfully welcome all whom God has called.
So what is “Reformed” exactly?
The word ‘Reformed’ is part of the name of some denominations, like ours, but actually describes a particular tradition of biblical interpretation and theological distinctives. Particular Reformed emphases include:
A high view of the authority of Scripture as our only infallible guide for life and faith
Total reliance on the free and sovereign grace of God as our assurance of salvation
The transforming presence and power of the Holy Spirit in individuals, the Church, and the world
A firm commitment to the essentials of our faith, balanced with a non-legalistic approach to disputable questions.
Being both evangelical and ecumenical, we know ourselves to be in spiritual communion with all Christians who faithfully profess the historic faith as articulated in the ancient creeds of the Church. As such, the Reformed tradition would include persons as diverse as St. Augustine and Billy Graham.
The word ‘Reformed’ is part of the name of some denominations, like ours, but actually describes a particular tradition of biblical interpretation and theological distinctives. Particular Reformed emphases include:
A high view of the authority of Scripture as our only infallible guide for life and faith
Total reliance on the free and sovereign grace of God as our assurance of salvation
The transforming presence and power of the Holy Spirit in individuals, the Church, and the world
A firm commitment to the essentials of our faith, balanced with a non-legalistic approach to disputable questions.
Being both evangelical and ecumenical, we know ourselves to be in spiritual communion with all Christians who faithfully profess the historic faith as articulated in the ancient creeds of the Church. As such, the Reformed tradition would include persons as diverse as St. Augustine and Billy Graham.