Southern River Congregation
To the Glory of God Alone
Membership
Scots Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church in Western Australia and thus the Presbyterian Church of Australia.
- Link to PCWA (Presbyterian Church in Western Australia)
- Link to PCA (Presbyterian Church of Australia)
- Link to PST (Presbyterian School of Theology - WA)
What we Believe
The Presbyterian Church is a Christ centred, Bible based, reformed Church.
The highest standard by which the Church's belief and practice is to be measured is the Word of God; the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. So that others can clearly understand what the Presbyterian Church of Australia believes is taught in the Bible, the Church has adopted the Westminster Confession of Faith (with two minor amendments) as a statement of its key doctrines. While the Church believes the Confession sets forth Biblical doctrines accurately and reliably, the Confession is always referred to as the subordinate standard, and the Bible is the supreme standard. You will find the Church's doctrine of the Bible defined in Chapter 1 of the Westminster Confession of Faith. The Confession of Faith is quite detailed, and explains the Bible's teaching on God, Creation, the wonder of being human and the awfulness of sin, and the whole work of God in salvation. The Confession is careful to emphasise that this salvation is by the sovereign Grace of God. It also sets out clear positions on living the Christian Life, and worshipping as a part of the Church in society. The Confession ends with a simple statement on the expectation that Christ will one day return.
For more details see the Presbyterian Church of Australia's Website: <click here>
Opportunity to Learn More:
The Presbyterian School of Theology - WA.
Any who would like an introductory course in Theology, may consider enrolling at the Presbyterian School of Theology.
While primarily designed to 'build up' members of the Presbyterian Church in WA, this free school welcomes any who would like to learn more about the Reformed Theology that guides the belief and practice of the Presbyterian Church of Australia.
To view or print the current Brochure giving this year's course details:<click here>
Preaching Practice
As a guide to establishing and maintaining a consistent and predictable approach to Sermon preparation and presentation at the Southern River Congregation, this compilation -from a number of 'reformed' sites- has been produced.
To view or print the text of this compilation:<click here>