Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Reformed, True, Church SEE TRUE REFORMED CHURCH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Reformed Presbyterian Church This body, like many others, is known by different names: its members have been designated as Mountain Men, Old Dissenters, Cameronians, and Society People; but their most common designation is Covenanters. The name of Mountain Men was given them because they are a remnant of those who were driven to hills, moors, … Continue reading “Reformed Presbyterian Church”

Reformed Methodist Church an American offspring of the Methodist Episcopal Church, had its origin in 1814, and was started by a body of local preachers and exhorters, the most prominent and influential of whom was the Rev. Elijah Bailey, an ordained local preacher in the Vermont Conference. They had become dissatisfied with the polity of … Continue reading “Reformed Methodist Church”

Reformed German Church SEE GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Reformed Episcopal Church An organization formed on 2 December 1873, by George Cummins. The name was adopted because of belief in some of the principles of the Church known as the Reformed Church of England and also the Protestant Episcopal Church. The Reformed Episcopal Church is in close relation with the Liturgical Free Churches, of … Continue reading “Reformed Episcopal Church”

Reformed Churches, Confessions of the The thirty or more Reformed creeds are based on radical tenets of Zwingli and Calvin. The “Confessio Tetrapolitana,” 1531 , is a radical document of two Strasburg preachers, which was soon abandoned. The “First Confession of Basel” or of Mulhausen, drafted by colampadius, 1531 , and later enlarged, was promulgated … Continue reading “Reformed Churches, Confessions of the”

Reformed Churches A group of Swiss, Dutch, and some German churches, which were the direct outcome of the Protestant Reformation. There are three bodies in the United States. They are generally Calvinistic in doctrine. Their Heidelberg Catechism emphasizes the general comfort of redemption in Christ, while besides this the Westminster Catechism emphasizes the sovereignty of … Continue reading “Reformed Churches”

Reformed Church in the United States An organization established in the latter part of the 17th century, also known as the German Reformed Church. In doctrine and government they are in close accord with other Reformed and Presbyterian churches. They publish 12 periodicals. Foreign missionary work is carried on in Japan and China. They have … Continue reading “Reformed Church in the United States”

Reformed Church in America Christian sect organized in the United States as early as 1623 as the Dutch Reformed Church. The present title was adopted in 1867. It is North America’s oldest Protestant church with a continuous ministry, and its oldest corporation. In doctrine they are strictly Calvinistic, and accept the Apostles’ and the Nicene … Continue reading “Reformed Church in America”

REFORMED CHURCH See CHURCH REFORMED. Fuente: Theological Dictionary