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Calvin and the WCF Any differences are cultural and historical rather than theological

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  • Douglas Milne

The difference between John Calvin and the Westminster Confession is found in their historical context and theological methodology. Does this mean that they are different in their teaching? This article looks at points of similarities to show that their teachings are consistent.

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A Torrent of Error Closing the gulf between Calvin and Calvinism

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  • Peter Barnes

Does the Westminster Confession of Faith teach a different covenant theology from the one taught by John Calvin? Is there a gulf between Calvin and Calvinism? These are the questions this article will answer.

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The Calling of the Westminster Assembly of Divines

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  • Chris Coleborn

This article gives a historical account of what led to the Westminster Assembly and the Westminster Confession.

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The Westminster Confession of Faith, Part III: The Catechisms of the Westminster Assembly

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  • John Murray

In this part of the series on the Westminster Confession, the author focuses on the process of producing the catechisms, as far as can be obtained from the records that remain. The author discusses some doctrinal issues that were the subject of extended debate.

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The Affirmation That God Is "Without…Passions"

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  • William Tate

In this article, the expression in the Westminster Confession that God is "without...passions" is explained. The explanation has to do with the role of emotions or feelings within the divine being.

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A Comparison between the Heidelberg Catechism and the Westminster Confession Introduction, Shifts in Theology

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  • Willem van 't Spijker

While acknowledging the gap in terms of time and context, this article compares the Heidelberg Catechism and Westminster Confession and Westminster Catechism in three areas — structure, method, and theology.

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The Westminster Confession of Faith and Church Unity (2)

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  • Angus Stewart

The Westminster Confession of Faith was meant to further the unity of the church. These two articles look at the context of this confession and the leaders who participated in drafting it. The author also discusses church unity, which is found in the preaching of the gospel, the administered ordinances, and the performance of public worship.

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The Westminster Confession of Faith and Church Unity (1)

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  • Angus Stewart

The Westminster Confession of Faith was meant to further the unity of the church. These two articles look at the context of this confession and the leaders who participated in drafting it. The author also discusses church unity, which is found in the preaching of the gospel, the administered ordinances, and the performance of public worship.

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The Westminster Confession of Faith Today

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  • Chad van Dixhoorn

Confessions display the core of Christian doctrines and reveal the unity of the church. This article looks at the Westminster Confession - its history and its exposition of the doctrine of God and redemptive history - showing how it can guide the church in upholding the teaching of scripture.

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The Westminster Confession of Faith in History

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article looks at how the Westminster Confession of Faith was received through the ages, and also lists a few important elements of this confession.

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