Core Beliefs

The Bible

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and is without error in the original autographs. The Scriptures are the only infallible judge for matters of life and faith.

Man and Sin

We believe that all men are sinners, separated from God and under his wrath and curse. Further, we believe that unregenerate men are unable to save themselves, or do anything to merit their own salvation. We believe that in their natural state they are unable and unwilling to seek after God.

Salvation

We believe that salvation is by God’s grace alone, by which God draws men to Jesus by the Holy Spirit, giving them a new nature through which they see their need of Christ, repent of their sins, and trust in the Lord Jesus as he is offered in the Gospel. Because God alone knows his sheep, the Gospel is proclaimed to all men calling them to faith and repentance.

Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, without beginning or end. We believe that he became man, fulfilled God’s Law, and died to atone for the sins of his people. Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man.

The Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit gives Christians that daily grace and strength they need to live a holy life that brings glory and honor to God.

The Return of Christ

We believe that the Lord Jesus now rules and reigns as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We believe that he will, at the end of the age, return to earth, visibly, physically, and gloriously, to judge all men and to receive his Church to himself.

 

For a more in-depth look into our beliefs, you can view the following documents from the  PCA Administrative Committee website.

WCF BCO
How we are organized
We are a church in the PCA (Presbyterian Church in America).

In Presbyterianism church government is effected by through a series of courts. This form of church government is a Biblical method that emphasizes accountability between Christians.

The first court of the church is called a “Session” and consists of all the ordained and installed Elders of a Congregation. The Session oversees and governs an individual church.

The second court of the church is called a “Presbytery” and consists of all the Teaching Elders and two Ruling Elders from each Congregation within a specific geographical area. The Presbytery oversees the churches within her boundaries, supervises the training of Ministers, examines Ministers for ordination, and plants new churches.

The third and final court of the church is the “General Assembly” which consists of Representatives from all Presbyteries and churches.

We are a congregation in the Southeast Alabama Presbytery, which includes churches from the Georgia State line in the East to Chilton County in the West, and from the Florida State line in the South to Tallapoosa County in the North. She is one of five PCA Presbyteries in Alabama, and one of eighty-five Presbyteries in the entire PCA.

(Material drawn from https://sealpresbytery.com/about/)