The Westminster Confession of Faith

Why read the book? The Westminster Confession of Faith was written in 1646 by Puritan ministers at the request of the English Parliament. It is a clear summary of what the Bible teaches on the main points of the Christian faith. The document covers thirty-three chapters and explains the nature of God, the authority of Scripture, the work of Christ, justification by faith, the role of the church, the sacraments, and the last things. It is short, logical, and precise. Many churches in the Reformed tradition still use it today as their official statement of belief. The Confession helps readers understand the Christian faith in an orderly way and see how all the parts fit together. Favourite quote The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for His own glory, man's salvation, faith and life, is either expressly set down in Scripture, or by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from Scripture. What I Loved The Westminster Confession of Faith gives a strong and clear…