SOME F.A.Q’s

1. Does the use of the designations Free Church of Scotland and Free Church of Scotland (continuing) indicate that the body referred to throughout this document as the Free Church of Scotland is the true Free Church of Scotland and that the body referred to as the Free Church of Scotland (continuing) is a separate denomination distinct from the Free Church of Scotland?

No, the name Free Church of Scotland (continuing) is used purely for purposes of administration to distinguish the reconstituted Free Church of Scotland from any residual body claiming that title. See Appendix: Declaration of Reconstitution of the Historic Free Church of Scotland.

2. What are the particular merits of the Proposals for Extra-Judicial Settlement of the Dispute document?

This document would allow each side to state clearly the principles that have determined the position they have taken in this dispute and yet seek to deal with the settlement of property as a separate matter in a practical and realistic manner.

3. Why did the Free Church of Scotland (continuing) reject a) the ONE CHURCH proposal and b) the TWO CHURCH proposal?

The ONE CHURCH PROPOSAL called on office-bearers of the Free Church (Continuing) to repent regarding the actions they had taken. This they could not do because they believe their actions have been determined by a faithful adherence to truth and principle.

The TWO CHURCH also required something that could not be conceded , namely that the Free Church of Scotland (continuing) is a separate denomination, distinct from , and not part of the Free Church of Scotland.