The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Reformed Church in America

Ted,

I rejoice that you are a member of a conservative PCA congregation. However, your present situation unfortunately doesn't represent ALL the congregations in the PCA. There are some which are unacceptable as to their actual doctrinal beliefs and/or practices, which are contrary to the OFFICIAL standards of the denomination. Of course, this can be said of many other denominations/churches as well. There are some Liberal denominations which have a few "rogue" congregations which have held on to their conservative, biblical roots too.

As to the RCA, their "OFFICIAL" doctrinal affirmation consists of the "Belgic Confession", the "Heidelberg Catechism" and the "Canons of Dordt", all of which are historic documents recognized by most Reformed believers. However, you would be hard pressed to find many individual churches who truly believe what those documents state and even fewer that teach them. The RCA is close to apostate at this time. There are some conservative congregations left, perhaps. But most have either left the denomination or they have been kicked out.

Bottom line.... for those seeking a church home, it is usually an arduous and frustrating task. Denominational affiliation is no guarantee that an individual church consistently believes, teaches and/or practices what is contained in the OFFICIAL statements of faith of their respective denomination. One must test each church on an individual basis these days, unfortunately.

In His Grace,