TheClingingVine said: We're talking about two different things, though. You're addressing what's in the back of the BOCP (at least it was when I was growing up Episcopalian), while I'm addressing what Episcopalians actually believe.
Someone truly believing in the doctrines of sovereign grace is highly unusual. Not saying unknown! But definitely unusual.
Anne,
You definitely bring up a good point! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/BigThumbUp.gif" alt="" /> In nearly every denomination there is a real disparity between what the "official" doctrinal statements state and what the average member believes. Just one of many examples is the RCA, which Joek can personally relate to. The official statements of faith are the "Three Forms of Unity"; the Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism and Canons of Dordt. One would be hard pressed to find many, clergy or laity that actually believes and practices what those documents teach.
Also, the matter which Joek brought up, i.e., Baptismal Regeneration, this is shared by the Continental Reformed as well as quite a number of Presbyterians today, although it is taught using various terminology, some of which on the surface attempts to deny what is actually believed. I would reference the "Form for the Baptism of Infants" (see attachment), which is the official form used by the Continental Reformed Churches.
Lastly, there are the Reformed Episcopalians, e.g., J.I. Packer. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
