Jesus proclaimed the reign of God:
             preaching good news to the poor
             and release to the captives,
             and binding up the brokenhearted,
             and calling all to repent and believe the gospel.
             Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition,
             suffering the depths of human pain
             and giving his life for the sins of the world.
             breaking the power of sin and evil,
             delivering us from death to life eternal.
             We believe that Jesus is as alive today as he was on the first Easter morning and that he is present with us today, even though we cannot see him or physically touch him. We call Jesus "Lord" because he has saved us from the power of death and the power of sin and because, through his sacrifice, we are able to know the fullness of God's love for us.
             For Presbyterians and others of the Reformed
             tradition the Bible is the means by which Christian believers come to understand how God has been present with humanity since
             the beginning of time and is present in our world today. By studying the scriptures we can begin to know of God's faithfulness,
             constant love and eternal goodness.
             The Old Testament tells the story of God's covenant with the Hebrew people. It is regarded as sacred scripture by both Jews and Christians.
             New Testament. The New Testament contains four accounts of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the account of the earliest Christian churches and other writings from the early Christian era. It is considered sacred scripture by Christians.
             Translations frequently used by Presbyterians in their worship services include the
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