HISTORY - continued

Reformed Church in America - continued

The answer to the question, “Based on John Calvin’s understanding of law, The Reformed Church in America champions public service as a means of fulfilling the purposes of God for the human and society,” is yes. Calvin understood law as a gift from God and thus encouraged public service as a response to God’s grace.

It should come as no surprise that some of the greatest leaders of the American Revolution came from a Reform background. Nor should it come as a surprise that throughout our history many of our political leaders were from a Reform background. It is a natural response to the Reform traditions theological ancestor, John Calvin, and his understanding of law.

The next denomination is the United Church of Christ.