Viola Larson
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2006, Viola Larson was an elder at Fremont Presbyterian Church, Sacramento, CA, has an MA in History, and taught and wrote on new and world religions.
Five essays from five issues, 2006 to 2010
2010
One essay
The Belhar Confession: A Failure to Confess Jesus ChristIssue 3, 2010
Should the PC(USA) add the Belhar Confession to its Book of Confessions? Viola Larson compares Belhar with the Theological Declaration of Barmen and argues that it…
2009
One essay
A Review of “What is Missional Ecclesiology?”Issue 1, 2009
The new Form of Government task force recommends a paper on “missional ecclesiology” as required reading for Presbyterians. Viola Larson argues that it redefines the Church’s…
2008
One essay
Guidelines for Communal Discernment: A CritiqueIssue 5, 2008
Can a church seek the mind of the Holy Spirit without ever voting? Viola Larson examines the Guidelines for Communal Discernment and argues that consensus decision-making…
2007
One essay
John Calvin On The Sacraments: A SummaryIssue 4, 2007
What did Calvin teach about baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and what does he still offer Presbyterians? Viola Larson works through Book Four of the Institutes,…
2006
One essay
“The Trinity: God’s Love Overflowing” A CritiqueIssue 2, 2006
Is “love overflowing” a faithful name for the Triune God? Viola Larson says the metaphor displaces Jesus Christ, leads the PC(USA) paper into speculation, and uses…