Westminster Confession
On 1 July 1643, the Westminster Assembly of Divines, consisting of many of the foremost theologians of the English and Scottish churches, convened at Westminster Abbey in London. Their task from the English Parliament was ambitious to say the least: to reform the liturgy, discipline, and government of the Church of England; to promote church unity between England, Scotland, and the Continent; and to clarify and revise the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion of the Church of England.
Over the course of five politically tumultuous years, committees of the Assembly met and developed a set of documents that would have significant influence in defining the belief and practice of Presbyterian churches in Britain (especially in Scotland) and indeed the world. The doctrinal framework that the Assembly established in their Confession also provided the foundation of the central creedal documents of the Baptists and Congregationalists that were clarified in the decades following the Assembly.
Of the Confession of Faith, Professor John Murray noted: ‘The Westminster Confession is the last of the great reformation creeds. No creed of the Christian church is comparable to that of Westminster in respect of the skill with which the fruits of fifteen centuries of Christian thought have been preserved, and at the same time examined anew and clarified in the light of that fuller understanding of God’s word which the Holy Spirit has imparted.’
This document is of vital importance in helping the church understand biblical Christian doctrine. For this reason, Banner continues to publish resources that help the reader work through this confession.
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Book Description This compact edition of the Westminster Confession of Faith is ideal for individual or group study. The Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson places the Confession in its own time and place, yet shows that far from being a mere historical document, it remains a deeply helpful and mind-shaping guide to the unchanging teachings […]
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Endorsements ‘Having personally benefited from Confessing the Faith, I have been keenly anticipating the arrival of this study guide. Whether it is used privately, or one-on-one, or in a small group, it will prove immensely helpful in understanding Christian doctrine and growing in grace.’ — ALISTAIR BEGG Book Description Confessing the Faith Study Guide is […]
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ENDORSEMENT ‘This edition of the Confession of Faith is what our forefathers would have called a Vade Mecum—literally a “Go with me”—a book small enough to take anywhere, but substantial enough to be useful everywhere.’ — SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON DESCRIPTION Agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines at Westminster, with the assistance of commissioners from […]
The Westminster Confession
A Commentary
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Demonstrates Hodge’s ability to communicate the best theology in a satisfying and pleasant manner. 432pp.
Truth’s Victory Over Error
A Commentary on the Westminster Confession of Faith
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A contemporary commentary on the Westminster Confession of Faith, which reveals the burning issues of the day and supplies fascinating insights into the robust theology of the Scottish Puritans. 304pp.
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