membership vows

[Preach]

Does anyone know if there is standard membership vows within the PCA, or does each session decide? Can you please list the questions a prospective member must adhere to (if you know them offhand)?

Thanks,
Bobby

 

[fredtgreco]

Bobby,

The vows are standard. They do not vary (in fact, they may not):

The minister may then address those making a profession in the following terms:



(All of) you being here present to make a public profession of faith, are to assent to the following declarations and promises, by which you enter into a solemn covenant with God and His Church.



1. Do you acknowledge yourselves to be sinners in the sight of God, justly deserving His displeasure, and without hope save in His sovereign mercy?

2. Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and Savior of sinners, and do you receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation as He is offered in the Gospel?

3. Do you now resolve and promise, in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as becomes the followers of Christ?

4. Do you promise to support the Church in its worship and work to the best of your ability?

5. Do you submit yourselves to the government and discipline of the Church, and promise to study its purity and peace?

 

[Preach]

Thanks Fred.