Hamalas
whippersnapper
Hello all:
I have recently begun to study the theology of the RPCNA and was wondering if those of you who are familiar with the denomination and it's distinctives could give me some guidance. I am a lifetime member of the PCA but I know several outstanding people in the RP and am drawn to some of their theological emphasis. I have begun to talk with some with these guys and have been impressed with what I have found but I wanted to make sure that I heard both sides of the discussion. I would be particularly interested to hear from those of you who are familiar with the RPCNA but are not members. What are the arguments that keep you from joining? Here are a few of the particular issues that I would like to hear the non-RP view on:
1. Church calendar
2. Exclusive Psalmody
3. Instruments in Worship
4. Social Covenanting
I'm not trying to start an RP bashing post or anything so please don't think that I want to just pick a fight. But I would like to hear what both sides have to say. Thanks for your input!
In Christ,
Ben
I have recently begun to study the theology of the RPCNA and was wondering if those of you who are familiar with the denomination and it's distinctives could give me some guidance. I am a lifetime member of the PCA but I know several outstanding people in the RP and am drawn to some of their theological emphasis. I have begun to talk with some with these guys and have been impressed with what I have found but I wanted to make sure that I heard both sides of the discussion. I would be particularly interested to hear from those of you who are familiar with the RPCNA but are not members. What are the arguments that keep you from joining? Here are a few of the particular issues that I would like to hear the non-RP view on:
1. Church calendar
2. Exclusive Psalmody
3. Instruments in Worship
4. Social Covenanting
I'm not trying to start an RP bashing post or anything so please don't think that I want to just pick a fight. But I would like to hear what both sides have to say. Thanks for your input!
In Christ,
Ben