What beliefs are uniquely Presbyterian?
In virtually all of the doctrines held by Presbyterians, there are subtleties that set us apart. Most of these are minor and largely indistinguishable in the midst of modern diversity. However, two doctrines—the Sovereignty of God and Predestination—have been most often identified as unique contributions of Reformed theology to the whole of Christian belief. And, most of the other minor differences in Reformed belief flow out of these two concepts: The Sovereignty of God The focus of Presbyterian belief is certainly ” God-centered.” And, even though this could be said of virtually all Christians, the sovereignty, power, and mystery of God are emphasize much more by Presbyterians. For us, God is always one being who relates to us personally in three awe-inspiring ways: God the Creator, the unfathomable beginning of all things; God in Jesus Christ, the loving redeemer of persons; and God the Holy Spirit, the sanctifier who is active in the world and in persons. The focus of faith for a P
