Reformed Theology

The Reformed tradition, which did not begin with John Calvin but traces its roots through him, affirms the sovereignty of God over all things (including you and me and our salvation).  At FPC, we believe that the Reformed tradition is the most faithful, consistent and God-glorifying understanding of the Christian faith.   We believe that it protects us from confusing the American dream (with hard work you can be what you want to be) or the Auburn Creed (I can only count on what I earn) with the gospel:  since we have been justified (or, declared ‘not guilty’) through faith, we have peace with God.  We think that there is a reason that Paul did not link our peace with God to our obedience or to our morning quiet time - because our standing before God on a day to day basis does not depend on anything we do but on what God has done for us in Christ! And we think that there is a wonderful result of that - freedom.

We hope and pray that our Reformed tradition keeps us from slipping into the game of “spiritual dress up” that is too often played by professing Christians, and instead encourages us to love one another and our community in a way that exalts the unmerited grace of God that ALONE saves, sustains and perfects us.  You'll hear our Reformed Tradition in what we teach, and we hope that you will see and experience it in the joy and freedom that run through the life of this church.  

Did you know that TIME magazine recently called Reformed Theology one of the 10 ideas that is currently changing the world?  Check it out here:  http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1884779_1884782_1884760,00.html.