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== History ==
== History ==
The Reformer, John Calvin was of French decsent, however, he wrote and preached mostly in Switzerland. Here he published his "Institutes of the Christian Religion". From here, Calvinism spread throughout Europe, but especially the [[Netherlands]] and [[Scotland]]. Various Confessions were drawn up to distinguish the Reformed faith. English [[Puritans]] and Scottish [[Presbyterians]] brought the Reformed faith to the United States after the Reformation.
The Reformer, John Calvin was of French decsent, however he wrote and preached mostly in Switzerland. Here he published his "Institutes of the Christian Religion". From here, Calvinism spread throughout Europe, but especially the [[Netherlands]] and [[Scotland]]. Various Confessions were drawn up to distinguish the Reformed faith. English [[Puritans]] and Scottish [[Presbyterian]]s brought the Reformed faith to the United States after the Reformation.
== Doctrine ==
== Doctrine ==
For a summary of the Reformed beliefs, see [[Calvinism]].
For a summary of the Reformed beliefs, see [[Calvinism]].
The Reformed Doctrine is expressed in various confessions:
The Reformed Doctrine is expressed in various confessions, which they believe to be explanations of the doctrine of the [[Bible]]:
Dutch: [[The Belgic Confession]], [[The Heidelberg Cathegism]] and the [[Canons of Dordt]].
*Dutch: [[The Belgic Confession]], [[The Heidelberg Cathegism]] and the [[Canons of Dordt]].
Scottish: [[The Westminster Confession]], [[The Westminster Larger Cathegism]] and [[The Westminster Shorter Cathegism]], as well as the [[Scots Confession]].
*Scottish: [[The Westminster Confession]], [[The Westminster Larger Cathegism]] and [[The Westminster Shorter Cathegism]], as well as the [[Scots Confession]].
Swiss: [[The Second Helvetic Confession]].
*Swiss: [[The Second Helvetic Confession]].
In Reformed Churches, the Bible is, however, the sole and supreme authority in all matters of faith.
== Form of Governance ==
Reformed Churches use the [[Presbyterian polity]] for their church government. This emphisizes the autonomy of the local church, which is governed by [[elders]].
== Different Traditions ==
Scottish Presbyterian, Dutch and Swiss Reformed churches are merely distinguished by different confessions, and hold to the same set of beliefs.