The blog that will be commented on is Zoe Larwill’s Presbyterian blog. Both blogs are similar and there are not many differences because the same pastor (Pastor Strong) was spoken to in a small group including Zoe, Bethany, Emmanuelle, and myself, and the same service was attended (10:30am, Sunday, 13th February).
Both Presbyterian blogs were very similar in numerous ways. Historical origins of the denomination both included the reformer Martin Luther, and how he reformed the church. Both blogs included his biography, how the church split, the 95 thesis, and how the church reformed.
The theological understandings and core beliefs, both blogs included that Presbyterians believe in pre-destination; the main doctrine is the West Minister of Faith and Christ alone, Bible alone, and Faith alone. Presbyterians follow the Great Commission, and they support 8 missionary couples. Communion is important, however, it does not link you to God. Baptism is a symbol of faith. John Calvin’s writings were often misunderstood. Humanism is believed to be wrong, and they are God centered, not human centered. Angels are real, and so is hell; they do not believe in purgatory. The issue of the heart is more important than giving money. Each belief was explained throughout both blogs.
Both blogs included the governance of the Presbyterian Church which included the elders and then the pastors. There were 13 elders throughout the Creek Road Presbyterian.
Both blogs implied the liturgy and music of Creek Road Presbyterian was more modern and informal. The musical instruments were modernized, for example, piano, guitar, and drums. Hillsong Church songs were played as well as a hymn.
Both Presbyterian blogs had some differences. For example, in the historical origins of the denomination, I explained how John Knox reformed the beliefs of the Presbyterian Church, whereas, Zoe just mentioned it and did not explain.
Zoe’s Presbyterian blog did not mention that communion and baptism were the two sacraments the Creek Road Presbyterian Church believed. She explained both, however, did not state they were sacraments.
Zoe’s Presbyterian blog was well researched and constructed accurately. Zoe’s information that was obtained was correct, therefore, leading to an excellent blog.
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