American Presbyterian and PCA
History with 100% correct
answers(passed)
How did Presbyterianism get to North America? - answer Presbyterians
came to North America in the great English Emigration of the Seventeenth
century (the 1600's), settling all along the East Coast.
Who was the first Presbyterian minister in US? What was he known for? -
answer Francis Makemie ( an immigrant from Northern Ireland in 1682).
His work in founding churches in the US earns him the title, "Father of
American Presbyterianism."
When and where was the first American Presbytery formed? Who formed
it? - answer 1706, in Philadelphia (by Makemie)
When was the first American synod formed, and who formed it? - answer
1716, formed by the Presbytery of Philadelphia
Who is William Tennent? Why is he significant? - answer William Tennent,
minister and educator, began the "Log College" in 1746 which evolved over
several decades into the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University)
which would be established as the national seminary for ministers.
What is the "Log College"? When was it formed? - answer "Log College" in
1746 as a way to train ministers. It evolved over several decades into the
College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) which would be
established as the national seminary for ministers.
What is the Adoption Act? - answer In 1729, the Synod of Philadelphia
adopted the Westminster Standards and mandated that all ministers
adhere to them.
, What is the Old Side and New Side Division? - answer 18th-century
controversy over the disorder created by the First Great Awakening,
subscription to the Westminster Standards, and the regulation of
theological education for ministers. (Synod of Philadelphia split into two
Synods for 18 years).
Who is John Witherspoon? Why is he significant? - answer John
Witherspoon, minister and educator, was the president of the College of
New Jersey (Princeton). Led the effort in forming the first BCO. He was a
delegate to the Continental Congress, the only active minister to sign the
Declaration of Independence, 1776.
When was the first GA? - answer AD 1789
When was the first BCO published? What did it accomplish? - answer First
BCO had been published in 1788, which restructured the church from one
synod into 16 presbyteries, 3 synods, and the general assembly. (Effort
was largely led by John Witherspoon, president of Princeton and signer of
the Declaration of Independence).
What was "the Plan of Union?" Why didn't it work? - answer A failed 1801
plan to unite the Presbyterian and Congregational denominations in
evangelizing the Old Northwest frontier.
Not soon after at Cane Ridge, KY, frantic revival breaks out for six or seven
days. Over time, waves of camp meeting revivals and the influence of
Finney gave rise to issues of doctrine, polity, revivalism, and social
reform.
What is the Abrogating Act? When was is it passed? - answer 1837. After
years of increasing theological and institutional tensions, the "Old School"
party of the General Assembly abrogated the "Plan of Union" and expelled
four largely "New School" synods from the denomination.
What was the Old School and New School Division? - answer 19th-century
debate precipitated by the Second Great Awakening, which resulted in the
Presbyterian church splitting into 2 denominations (Old School and New
School respectively).
History with 100% correct
answers(passed)
How did Presbyterianism get to North America? - answer Presbyterians
came to North America in the great English Emigration of the Seventeenth
century (the 1600's), settling all along the East Coast.
Who was the first Presbyterian minister in US? What was he known for? -
answer Francis Makemie ( an immigrant from Northern Ireland in 1682).
His work in founding churches in the US earns him the title, "Father of
American Presbyterianism."
When and where was the first American Presbytery formed? Who formed
it? - answer 1706, in Philadelphia (by Makemie)
When was the first American synod formed, and who formed it? - answer
1716, formed by the Presbytery of Philadelphia
Who is William Tennent? Why is he significant? - answer William Tennent,
minister and educator, began the "Log College" in 1746 which evolved over
several decades into the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University)
which would be established as the national seminary for ministers.
What is the "Log College"? When was it formed? - answer "Log College" in
1746 as a way to train ministers. It evolved over several decades into the
College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) which would be
established as the national seminary for ministers.
What is the Adoption Act? - answer In 1729, the Synod of Philadelphia
adopted the Westminster Standards and mandated that all ministers
adhere to them.
, What is the Old Side and New Side Division? - answer 18th-century
controversy over the disorder created by the First Great Awakening,
subscription to the Westminster Standards, and the regulation of
theological education for ministers. (Synod of Philadelphia split into two
Synods for 18 years).
Who is John Witherspoon? Why is he significant? - answer John
Witherspoon, minister and educator, was the president of the College of
New Jersey (Princeton). Led the effort in forming the first BCO. He was a
delegate to the Continental Congress, the only active minister to sign the
Declaration of Independence, 1776.
When was the first GA? - answer AD 1789
When was the first BCO published? What did it accomplish? - answer First
BCO had been published in 1788, which restructured the church from one
synod into 16 presbyteries, 3 synods, and the general assembly. (Effort
was largely led by John Witherspoon, president of Princeton and signer of
the Declaration of Independence).
What was "the Plan of Union?" Why didn't it work? - answer A failed 1801
plan to unite the Presbyterian and Congregational denominations in
evangelizing the Old Northwest frontier.
Not soon after at Cane Ridge, KY, frantic revival breaks out for six or seven
days. Over time, waves of camp meeting revivals and the influence of
Finney gave rise to issues of doctrine, polity, revivalism, and social
reform.
What is the Abrogating Act? When was is it passed? - answer 1837. After
years of increasing theological and institutional tensions, the "Old School"
party of the General Assembly abrogated the "Plan of Union" and expelled
four largely "New School" synods from the denomination.
What was the Old School and New School Division? - answer 19th-century
debate precipitated by the Second Great Awakening, which resulted in the
Presbyterian church splitting into 2 denominations (Old School and New
School respectively).
