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‘A true gem. It deserves to be the standard reference book for any pastor seeking to use the Westminster Standards in his ministry. It should be the first volume for which any Sunday School teacher reaches when asked to do a class on the Confession. It should be the constant companion of all elders…Enjoy , and learn.’ — CARL TRUEMAN<\/p>\n

‘Dr. Van Dixhoorn is a pastor-professor in the Presbyterian and Reformed tradition who knows and appreciates the theology of the Assembly and of its writings. It is therefore something to be welcomed and celebrated that he has produced a commentary on the Westminster Confession of Faith. To all who are interested in understanding the \u00adConfession\u2019s theology better, I commend this book enthusiastically.’ — LIGON DUNCAN<\/p>\n

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‘The author is an acknowledged expert on the history and development of the Westminster Confession. The main strength of the commentary, however, lies in the sure way Dr Van Dixhoorn unpacks the teaching of the Confession in the light of God’s word and applies it with pastoral wisdom to the life of believers today. \u2018Tolle lege\u2019, pick up, read and sink the roots of your life into the rich soil of biblical truth.’ — IAN HAMILTON<\/p>\n

‘Professor Van Dixhoorn has provided us not only with the text of the Confession, but casts fresh light on the historical context as well as the relevance of each doctrine for our faith and life today. It is a privilege to be able to read this book and even a greater one to commend it heartily.’ — MICHAEL HORTON<\/p>\n

‘Dr Van Dixhoorn’s research on the Westminster Assembly is seminal, setting the \u00adagenda for a long time to come. It is gratifying that some of the fruits of his work are now available to a wider readership. This book will be of immense value as he explains the Confession clearly, from an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Assembly\u2019s debates set in its historical context.’ — ROBERT LETHAM<\/p>\n

‘I like Confessing the Faith<\/em> \u2013 particularly enjoyed it as I read it through myself – but I use it as a regular resource with my men\u2019s leadership training at the church for discipleship. It\u2019s my go-to book for instruction and doctrinal training in the church. First, it covers the system of doctrine taught in the Westminster Standards, so it\u2019s a comprehensive statement of the Christian faith. Second, it\u2019s compelling in its arrangement, particularly in its use of scripture. Third, everyone who I’ve given the book to says, “this is the most straightforward reading” \u2013 not the simplest reading in terms of “not profound”, but it’s “like meat falling off the bone”. Easy to read, easy to understand, easy to be taught. Sometimes I say “all I have to do is give it to the men; I hardly have to teach it at all.” Really appreciate this book.’ — PETER VAN DOODEWAARD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Book Description<\/h2>\n

In\u00a0Confessing the Faith<\/em>, Chad Van Dixhoorn offers a fresh look at a classic statement of the Reformed faith. The Westminster Confession of Faith finds itself in the first rank of great Christian creeds. Presbyterian and Reformed churches employ its doctrine for instruction; others acknowledge few texts to be so useful in the Christian\u2019s quest to glorify and enjoy God.<\/p>\n

This accessible, biblical, and thoughtful work digests years of study and teaching into bite-sized sections. Van Dixhoorn\u2019s Confessing the Faith<\/em> is historical and practical in its focus. It deliberately presents readers with more than another survey of Reformed theology; it offers a guide to a particular text, considers its original proof-texts, and seeks to deepen our understanding of each paragraph of the Confession.<\/p>\n

Challenging hearts and minds,\u00a0Confessing the Faith<\/em> hopes to edify and instruct both advanced and general audiences, as the authors of the Confession of Faith surely hoped their\u00a0magnum opus<\/em>\u00a0would do.<\/p>\n

A Readable Introduction to the Theology of the Westminster Standards<\/h2>\n