What We Believe
The Bible comes first
We believe the Bible—the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments—is God’s Word and the supreme standard for everything we believe and practise.
As part of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, we accept the Westminster Confession of Faith, with the amendments adopted by our Church, as a faithful summary of the Bible’s teaching. It is our subordinate standard: it remains subject to the authority of Scripture.
A shared confession of faith
The Confession explains the Bible’s teaching about God, creation, humanity, sin and God’s work of salvation. It emphasises that salvation is entirely by God’s sovereign grace. It also addresses Christian living, worship, the church and our hope in Christ’s return.
The Confession is read in light of the Church’s Declaratory Statement, adopted when the Presbyterian Church of Australia was formed in 1901. This explains how our Church is to understand and apply the Confession; it does not replace the Bible or the Confession.
Our ministers and elders formally affirm the Church’s doctrinal standards and promise to uphold its teaching, worship and government as they serve Christ and his people.
Worship together
Presbyterian worship is marked by simplicity and reverence. We gather to praise God, pray, hear the Bible read and preached, and celebrate the two sacraments Jesus instituted: baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
The minister arranges worship in consultation with the elders, so services may vary between congregations while sharing these foundations.
You are welcome
You don’t need to understand every aspect of Presbyterian belief before joining us. We welcome your questions and would be glad to explore the Bible with you.
Join us on Sundays at 9:30 am at 276 Waller Rd, Heritage Park QLD 4118. We’d love to welcome you.
