What comprises the Constitution of the PCA?

• A. The Bible and traditional hymns
• B. Westminster standards and the BCO
• C. Church history and governance documents
• D. Creeds and confessions of faith

Answer: (B)

The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) is primarily comprised of the Westminster Standards and the Book of Church Order (BCO). The Westminster Standards include the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Larger Catechism, and the Shorter Catechism, which serve as theological foundations for the church's beliefs and practices. The BCO outlines the governance and operational structure of the PCA, detailing everything from church polity to worship practices. Together, these documents provide a comprehensive framework for both the beliefs and the functioning of the PCA, ensuring that the church operates according to its established theological understanding and procedural guidelines.

Other options might reference various elements relevant to the church or its history but do not encapsulate the formal and governing documents that constitute the PCA’s Constitution. For example, while creeds and confessions play a role in the church's theological stance, they are not the primary components of the Constitution as defined by the PCA.