WHEREAS it has become necessary, in consequence of the late change in the outward condition of the Church, to amend the Questions and Formula to be used at the licensing of Probationers, and the ordination of Deacons, Elders, and Ministers respectively, the General Assembly, with consent of a majority …
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1. The policy of the Free Church of Scotland on marriage is set out in the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 24, to which standard all ministers and office-bearers subscribe at their ordination. In particular paragraph 1 states that: “marriage is to be between one man and one woman: …
The General Assembly approve the publication of the Westminster Confession of Faith (Modern English Version) as edited by Rev. Dr Rowland Ward and encourage its widespread use throughout the Church. …
WHEREAS the General Assembly did pass in 1884, with consent of Presbyteries, an Act, entitled “ Act anent the Subscription of Formula by Deacons,” whereby Deacons are relieved of subscription to the Confession of Faith. WHEREAS the same Act was passed in face of protests and dissents by a …
WHEREAS this Church adheres, as she has always adhered, to her Subordinate Standards in terms of the Act, 1846, anent Questions and Formula. WHEREAS an Act, entitled “Act anent Confession of Faith,” passed by the General Assembly of 1892, on the 26th day of May of that year, in …
The General Assembly, on considering the Report of the Committee to which this matter was referred at a previous diet, unanimously agreed to sanction, as they hereby sanction, the publication of a volume, containing the subordinate standards, and other authoritative documents of this Church. And with the view of …
The General Assembly, having seriously considered the Shorter Catechism, agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines sitting at Westminster, with assistance of Commissioners from this Kirk, do find, upon due examination thereof, that the said Catechism is agreeable to the Word of God, and in nothing contrary to the …
The General Assembly, having exactly examined and seriously considered the Larger Catechism agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines sitting at Westminster, with assistance of Commissioners from this Kirk, copies thereof being printed and sent to Presbyteries for the more exact trial thereof, and public intimation being frequently made …
A Confession of Faith for the Kirks of God in the three kingdoms, being the chiefest part of that uniformity in religion, which, by the Solemn League and Covenant, we are bound to endeavour; and there being accordingly a Confession of Faith agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines …