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Line 15: − − In Reformed Churches, the Bible is the sole and supreme authority in all matters of faith. The various confessions are merely accepted explanations of Biblical doctrine. Line 27:
Line 25: − Two other traditions have developed, however--"Reformed Baptist" and "Reformed Episcopal" denominations. They share sosme of the same Calvinist beliefs as the general Reformed Churches, but Reformed Baptists baptize adults and not infants as other Reformed Churches do. They adhere to the [[London Baptist Confession]]. Reformed Episcopalians hold to an [[Episcopal polity|Episcopal]] form of Church government (by bishops) and hold steadfastly to the [[Anglican]] [[Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion]].+
Reformed Epis Church not a Calvinist ch
*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]].
Scottish Presbyterian, and Dutch and Swiss Reformed churches are distinguished by different confessions, but hold to the same set of beliefs.
Scottish Presbyterian, and Dutch and Swiss Reformed churches are distinguished by different confessions, but hold to the same set of beliefs.
Another tradition has developed also--"Reformed Baptist." It shares some of the same Calvinist beliefs as the general Reformed Churches, but Reformed Baptists baptize adults and not infants as other Reformed Churches do. They adhere to the [[London Baptist Confession]].
== Summary of Reformed Churches Worldwide ==
== Summary of Reformed Churches Worldwide ==