Denomination
Reformed Church in America (RCA)
Reformed/Calvinist. Infant baptism, paedobaptism, sprinkling accepted. Calvinist soteriology. Women in ministry affirmed.
Typical Beliefs
Reflects the denomination's official or typical position. Individual churches may differ.
CORE BELIEFS
Bible is God's Word
Affirmed
The Bible is Completely Without Error
Affirmed
The Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)
Affirmed
Jesus Christ is Fully God and Fully Human
Affirmed
Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Affirmed
Humans Are Sinful and Need Salvation
Affirmed
Salvation by Grace Through Faith Alone
Affirmed
DENOMINATIONAL DISTINCTIVES
Position
Salvation Cannot Be Lost
Affirmed
or
Salvation Can Be Lost
Position
Baptism is for Believers Only
or
Infant Baptism Practiced
Affirmed
Position
Baptism by Full Immersion
or
Baptism by Sprinkling or Pouring
Affirmed
Baptism Required for Salvation
Not Stated
Position
Communion as a Symbol of Remembrance
or
Christ is Truly Present in Communion
Affirmed
Position
God Chooses Who is Saved
Affirmed
or
People Choose to Accept God
Position
Spiritual Gifts Active Today
or
Spiritual Gifts Ended with the Apostles
Not Stated
Position
Women Serve as Lead Pastors and Elders
Affirmed
or
Lead Pastors and Elders are Men
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS
Marriage Defined as One Man and One Woman
Affirmed
Young Earth or Literal Six-Day Creation
Not Stated
Literal Second Coming of Christ
Affirmed
Hell as Eternal Conscious Punishment
Affirmed
Premillennial End Times View
Not Stated