Westminster Confession of Faith

The Westminster Confession of Faith


The Westminster Confession of Faith was drawn up by the Westminster Assembly which met from 1643-48. It was approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1647. Office-bearers must subscribe to the Confession as the confession of their own faith.


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Chapter 1 –  Of the Holy Scripture


Chapter 2 – Of God, and of the Holy Trinity


Chapter 3 – Of God's Eternal Decree


Chapter 4 – Of Creation


Chapter 5 – Of Providence


Chapter 6 – Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment thereof


Chapter 7 – Of God’s Covenant with Man


Chapter 8 – Of Christ the Mediator


Chapter 9 – Of Free Will


Chapter 10 – Of Effectual Calling


Chapter 11 – Of Justification


Chapter 12 – Of Adoption


Chapter 13 – Of Sanctification


Chapter 14 – Of Saving Faith


Chapter 15 – Of Repentance unto Life


Chapter 16 – Of Good Works


Chapter 17 – Of the Perseverance of the Saints


Chapter 18 – Of Assurance of Grace and Salvation


Chapter 19 – Of the Law of God


Chapter 20 – Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience


Chapter 21 – Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath-day


Chapter 22 – Of lawful Oaths and Vows


Chapter 23 – Of the Civil Magistrate


Chapter 24 – Of Marriage and Divorce


Chapter 25 – Of the Church


Chapter 26 – Of Communion of Saints


Chapter 27 – Of the Sacraments


Chapter 28 – Of Baptism


Chapter 29 – Of the Lord’s Supper


Chapter 30 – Of Church Censures


Chapter 31 – Of Synods and Councils


Chapter 32 – Of the State of Men after Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead


Chapter 33 – Of the Last Judgment



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