This particular Arminian error may be the most pernicious, since at first glance. it appears to come close to the truth, but nevertheless bases the ground of our salvation upon an act of the creature, not in the decree of God and . . . Continue reading →
Reformed Confessions
S. M. Baugh on “Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude”: Part 3 — Gratitude
If you do a search in the ESV for the word “grateful” you only get three hits in the whole Bible, two of which produce the word “ungrateful” (Luke 6:35; 2 Tim. 3:2), leaving only one place where the word “grateful” is . . . Continue reading →
The First Thing A Christian Must Know
You do not have to hang around Reformed teachers and pastors very long before hearing about “guilt, grace, and gratitude.” We like it because it is a handy summary for the structure of the Christian religion. And it is a way to . . . Continue reading →
Textual Criticism Does Not Challenge The Authenticity of Scripture
It is important for now however to note that the Reformed orthodox did not see variant readings as impacting the purity of Scripture. Indeed, the Bible commentary that was so associated with the Westminster Assembly that it became known as the Westminster Annotations (1645-57) . . . Continue reading →
The Scots Confession (1560)
THE CONFESSON OF THE Faith and Doctrine, Belevit and professit be the PROTESTANTIS of Scotland,Exhibitit to the Estaitis of the same in Parliament, and be their publick Votis authorisit, as a Doctrine groundit upon the infallibil Worde of God, Aug. 1560. And . . . Continue reading →
French Confession (1559)
THE FRENCH SUBJECTS WHO WISH TO LIVE IN THE PURITY OF THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. To the King. Sire, we thank God that hitherto having had no access to your Majesty to make known the rigor of the persecutions . . . Continue reading →
Westminster Larger Catechism
Q. 1. What is the chief and highest end of man? A. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever. Q. 2. How doth it appear that there is a God? A. The very light . . . Continue reading →
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Q. 1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Q. 2. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him? A. The Word . . . Continue reading →
The Savoy Declaration (1658)
Chapter 1 Of The Holy Scripture Although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence, do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom and power of God, as to leave men inexcusable; yet are they not sufficient to give that . . . Continue reading →
Westminster Larger Catechism (1648)
Q. 1. What is the chief and highest end of man? A. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever. Q. 2. How doth it appear that there is a God? A. The very light . . . Continue reading →
Westminster Shorter Catechism (1648)
Shorter Catechism Q. 1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Q. 2. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him? A. . . . Continue reading →
Blogging in the name of the Lord: R. Scott Clark
This is the second in a series of interviews with Christian bloggers. In the hot seat today is… GD: Hello R. Scott Clark and welcome to Exiled Preacher. Please tell us a little about yourself. RSC: Hello Guy. Thanks for the invitation. . . . Continue reading →
Trans-Confessional Catechism? A Review Of The New City Catechism
It’s encouraging to the see the The Gospel Coalition talking about the importance of catechesis. I was encouraged when The Resurgence did a series on the Heidelberg Catechism (which I can no longer find) and it’s encouraging to see Carl Trueman’s new . . . Continue reading →
Canones Synodi Dordrechtanae
JUDICIUM SYNODI NATIONALIS REFORMATARUM ECCLESIARUM BELGICARUM, Habitæ Dordrechti Anno MDCXVIII. et MDCXIX. Cui Plurimi insignes Theologi Reformatarum Ecclesiarum Magnæ Britanniæ Germaniæ, Galliæ, interfuerunt, de Quinque Doctrinæ Capitibus in Ecclesiis Belgicis Controversis: Promulgatum VI. Maii MDCXIX. PRÆFATIO IN NOMINE DOMINI ET SERVATORIS NOSTRI . . . Continue reading →
Confessio Belgica
Articulus I: De Natura Dei Corde credimus, et ore confitemur omnes, unicam esse et simplicem essentiam spiritualem, quam Deum vocamus; eumque aeternum, incomprehensibilem, invisibilem, immutabilem, infinitum, omnipotentem, summe sapientem, iustum, et bonorum, omniumque nonorum fontem uberrimum. Articulus II: De Cognitione Dei Duobus . . . Continue reading →
Westminster Confession
Chapter 1 Of Holy Scripture 1. Although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom, and power of God, as to leave men unexcusable; yet are they not sufficient to give that . . . Continue reading →
HT/ST615 Reformed Confessions (Three Forms of Unity)
Course Description An introduction to the background, doctrine, and use of the Reformed Confessions. Spring. 2 Credits. The Student Learning Outcome for the Historical Theology Program: The student demonstrates understanding of the main eras of church history, the significant issues, and leaders/theologians of each. . . . Continue reading →
The Second Helvetic Confession
CHAPTER I Of The Holy Scripture Being The True Word of God CANONICAL SCRIPTURE. We believe and confess the canonical Scriptures of the holy prophets and apostles of both Testaments to be the true Word of God, and to have sufficient authority . . . Continue reading →
A Bibliography Of Confessions And Catechisms
Focusing on the Three Forms of Unity and the Westminster Standards Revised 2020. ©R. Scott Clark. Table of Contents Prolegomena to Symbolics Collections of Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms Patristic Symbols and Creeds Roman Symbols Reformation Symbolics Lutheran Confessions and Catechisms Reformed Symbols . . . Continue reading →
Catechesis Palatina
Catechesis Palatina