Westminster confession of faith

Justification

This article defines what justification is and shows its relationship to faith and sanctification, as explained in the Westminster Confession of Faith.

God's Law, "General Equity" and the Westminster Confession of Faith

This essay argues that according to the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Christian church's only obligation towards the Old Testament judicial laws is one of "general equity." However, opinions vary as to how these words must be interpreted in the context of the Reconstructionist movement (Theonomy debate).

The Reformed View of the Scriptures

This article is an exposition of the Westminster Confession of Faith on the doctrine of Scripture. It surveys different aspects or attributes of Scripture, i.e., its sufficiency, necessity, authority, perspiquity.

Is Christ Inferior to God?

What is the relation between Christ and God? Is he in some way inferior to God? This article must be read against the background of the ecclesiastical history of the author's native Ulster. There were certain "nonsubscribers" who were those Irish Presbyterians who opposed subscription to the Westminster Confession of Faith. Their primary motive was their Arian sympathies.

Calvin and the Covenant: Unity and Continuity

Helm argues in this paper that John Calvin's theology and the covenant theology of the Westminster Confession of Faith are in essential doctrinal agreement. He describes what he understands covenant theology to be and what Calvin's conception was of the relationship between Adam and the human race, and compares that with Calvin's English successors.

The Westminster Confession of Faith: The Calling of the Westminster Assembly

This article describes the history behind the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism. The author in this part of the historical narrative starts with the calling together of the Westminster Assembly in the early years of the 1640s.

Thy Word Is Still Truth – Sola Scriptura: The Reformers' Rediscovery of the Written Word of God

This volume is an anthology of writings representing a high view of Scripture and reflecting the historic Reformed theological and confessional tradition. It offers a selection of texts on the doctrine of Scripture.

The Church The Westminster Confession of Faith

This article looks at the doctrine of the church as confessed in the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 25.1-25.6.

Effectual Calling The Westminster Confession of Faith

This article looks at the meaning of effectual calling from the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 10.1-10.4.

God’s Eternal Decree The Westminster Confession of Faith (3.1)

This article on Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 3.1 is about the eternal decree of God.

Did God Really Say – Because It Is the Word of God

This volume emerges in a context where the church’s belief in the truthfulness and trustworthiness of Scripture as God’s written Word is being assaulted. Chapter 1 tries to relate the doctrine of Scripture and the first chapter of the Westminster Confession of Faith. Oliphint first reflects on why the confession starts with the doctrine of Scripture. He next set out a few highlights from the Confession.

The Westminster and Savoy Confessions - A Brief Comparison

The Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order is compared in this paper with the Westminster Confession of Faith.

The Westminster Standards: A Comprehensive Treatment of the Sabbath

Looking at the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 21, this article argues that the fourth commandment concerning the Sabbath is a universal command. The author places the Westminster Confession of Faith in its historical context, looking at how it's perspective on the Lord's Day was received by the people.