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The purpose of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) is to be "faithful to the Scriptures, true to the reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission." The PCA is committed to the doctrines expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms and the Calvinistic or Reformed tradition.
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Distinctive Doctrines
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The unique authority of the Bible as the inspired, infallible Word of God. The reformers based their claims on sola scriptura, or, "the Scriptures alone."
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The doctrines of grace (Five Points of Calvinism):
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The total depravity of man. (cf. Romans 3:10-23)
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Unconditional election by the grace of God.
(cf. Ephesians 1:4-5)
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Particular atonement through Jesus Christ.
(cf. Romans 8:29-30)
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The irresistible grace of God. (cf. John 3:5-6)
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The perseverance of the saints.
(cf. Romans 8:30, 38-39 & Philippians 1:6)
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The PCA is one of the faster growing denominations in the United States. It operates under a democratic form of presbyterian governance, as set forth in The Book of Church Order. The PCA operates two missions organizations, Missions to the World and Mission to North America, as well as Reformed University Ministries. The PCA's educational institutions are Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.
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We believe the Bible is the written word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error in the original manuscripts. The Bible is the revelation of God's truth and is infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and practice.
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We believe in the Holy Trinity. There is one God, who exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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We believe that all are sinners and totally unable to save themselves from God's displeasure, except by His mercy.
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We believe that salvation is by God alone as He sovereignly chooses those He will save. We believe His choice is based on His grace, not on any human individual merit, or foreseen faith.
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We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who through His perfect life and sacrificial death atoned for the sins of all who will trust in Him, alone, for salvation.
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We believe that God is gracious and faithful to His people not simply as individuals but as families in successive generations according to His Covenant promises.
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We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells God's people and gives them the strength and wisdom to trust Christ and follow Him.
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We believe that Jesus will return, bodily and visibly, to judge all mankind and to receive His people to Himself.
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We believe that all aspects of our lives are to be lived to the glory of God under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
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The Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms were completed in 1647. These documents have served as the doctrinal standards, subordinate to the Word of God, for Presbyterian and other churches around the world.
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