BCO 19.3

19.3. 18-3

18-3. The applicant shall appear before the Presbytery in person, and shall be examined by the Presbytery on experiential religion and on his motives for seeking the ministry. If the testimonials and the examination prove satisfactory, the Presbytery shall receive him under its care after the following manner: The moderator shall propose to the applicant these questions: 1. Do you promise in reliance upon the grace of God to maintain a becoming Christian character, and to be diligent and faithful in making full preparation for the sacred ministry? 2. Do you promise to submit yourself to the proper supervision of the Presbytery in matters that concern your preparation for the ministry? If these questions be answered in the affirmative, the moderator, or someone appointed by him, shall give the candidate a brief charge; and the proceeding shall close with prayer. The name of the applicant is then to be recorded on the Presbytery’s roll of candidates for the ministry.

For discussion

1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?