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873: 22: 1884:- subordinate standard (excepting the authority of the "civil magistrate" over presbyteries in religious or moral matters and the identification of the Antichrist exclusively with the papacy which is deemed a matter of individual interpretation). Additionally, individual elders and sessions may determine their own positions on the establishment principle as concerns the relationship between the church and state and the question of marriages to close relatives of deceased spouses. 50: 1760:. Rather, the confession teaches that communicants receive the body and blood of Christ and all the benefits of his death spiritually by faith, while the bread and wine remain physically unchanged. Ignorant, wicked and ungodly persons may eat the bread and wine, but they do not receive Christ. Instead, these unworthy persons are "guilty of the body and blood of the Lord" and commit great sin; for this reason, such persons should not be admitted to the sacrament. 4596: 653: 1439:. This assurance is based on "the promises of salvation, the inward evidence of those graces unto which these promises are made, the testimony of the Spirit of adoption witnessing with our spirits that we are the children of God". The confession does not teach that assurance is instantaneous upon conversion; rather, it states that "a true believer may wait long, and conflict with many difficulties, before he be partaker of it". 3087: 1975:
also removed the phrase "tolerating a false religion" from the list of sins forbidden in Answer 109 of the Larger Catechism, and replaced "depopulations" in Answer 142 with "depredation." The Confession was amended again in 1887, when the final sentence of chapter 24.4, which forbade the marrying of the close kindred of one's deceased spouse, was removed.
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to it but were allowed to declare scruples to those parts considered nonessential. This compromise left a permanent legacy to following generations of Presbyterians in America resulting in permanent controversies over the manner in which a minister is bound to accept the document; and it has left the
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of 1615. The divines also considered themselves to be within the broader European Reformed tradition. They were in frequent correspondence with continental Reformed theologians, and sought their approval. They also drew upon the pre-Reformation British theological tradition, which emphasized biblical
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The Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. adopted more sweeping revisions of its Confession in 1903. Chapter 16.7, on the works of unregenerate men, was rewritten. The last sentence of chapter 22.3, which forbade the refusing of a proper oath when imposed by lawful authority, was removed. Chapter 25.6,
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was formed in 1789, it adopted the Westminster standards, as containing the system of doctrine taught in the Holy Scriptures. However, it revised chapters 20.4, 23.3, and 31.2 of the Confession, basically removing the civil magistrate (i.e., the state) from involvement in ecclesiastical matters. It
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immediately returns to God. The souls of the righteous are then made perfect in holiness and received into heaven where they "behold the face of God" and wait for the redemption of their bodies. The souls of the wicked are sent to hell where they remain in torment until the judgment. The confession
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and church councils have authority to settle religious controversies, make rules for the church and public worship, and judge cases of misconduct in the church. While synods may be called by civil authorities, they only have jurisdiction over ecclesiastical affairs and are not to intervene in civil
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Chapter 29 summarizes Presbyterian beliefs about the Lord's Supper. It states that the sacrament is to be observed in the church until the end of the world "for the perpetual remembrance of the sacrifice of Himself in His death; the sealing all benefits thereof, unto true believers, their spiritual
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sense. It states that it is possible to be regenerated without baptism, and unregenerated with baptism. This is because the effectiveness of baptism is not tied to the moment in time it is administered; the grace promised is granted by the Holy Spirit to the elect according to God's own will and at
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The confession teaches that local churches can be more or less pure depending on how faithfully they adhere to correct doctrine and worship. Yet, it acknowledges that even the purest churches might contain some theological error, while other churches have become so corrupted that they can no longer
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and the "general equity" of the civil law in the Old Testament remains binding to all people and nations. While true believers are neither "justified, or condemned" by the law, it serves "as a rule of life informing them of the will of God, and their duty". The confession also teaches that the Holy
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returned the document to the Assembly with the requirement to compile a list of proof texts from Scripture. After vigorous debate, the Confession was then in part adopted as the Articles of Christian Religion in 1648, by act of the English parliament, omitting section 4 of chapter 20 (Of Christian
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and every person that has lived on earth. Those judged will "give an account of their thoughts, words, and deeds" and will "receive according to what they have done in the body, whether good or evil." God's purpose in dispensing judgment is to show the glory of his mercy—by saving the elect—and of
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were established by God as "signs and seals" of the covenant of grace to represent Christ and his benefits, to visibly differentiate members of the church from the rest of world and draw them to God's service. The confession teaches that in every sacrament there is a spiritual relation between the
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and everlasting life for the elect. Salvation is granted to individuals by means of the word of God and the Holy Spirit, who persuades them to believe and obey. Chapter 9 teaches that man's will is free, and that because of the fall, man lost the ability to do anything spiritually pleasing to God,
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alongside saving faith. While repentance (rejecting sin and committing to obey God's commandments) does not earn forgiveness (which is the result of divine grace), the confession states that no sinner "may expect pardon without it." The confession also describes the role of private and public
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and the house and family of God. The confession teaches that there is no ordinary possibility of salvation outside of the visible church. It is said that Christ gave to the visible church "the ministry, oracles, and ordinances of God" for the perfecting of the
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is reserved exclusively to church authorities. Nevertheless, the civil magistrate has a duty to preserve church unity, suppress heresy, and prevent corruption and abuse within the church. To fulfill these obligations, the magistrate has authority to convene
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The humble advice of the Assembly of Divines, now by authority of Parliament sitting at Westminster, concerning a confession of faith : with the quotations and texts of Scripture annexed; presented by them lately to both Houses of
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is to enable Christians to "serve the Lord without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him." The confession warns that Christian liberty cannot be used to justify sinful behavior or to resist lawful secular and church authority.
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Chapter 23 also teaches that Christians are obligated to pray for civil authorities and to obey lawful commands. A magistrate's legal authority is not lost because of unbelief or religious differences. The confession denies that the
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Liberty), sections 4–6 of chapter 24 (Of Marriage and Divorce), and chapters 30 and 31 (Of Church Censures and Of Synods and Councils). The next year, the Scottish parliament ratified the Confession without amendment.
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The Westminster Confession was adopted as a doctrinal standard by various Presbyterian churches around the world. These churches have at times repudiated or changed different parts of the confession over the years.
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nourishment and growth in Him, their further engagement in and to all duties which they owe unto Him; and, to be a bond and pledge of their communion with Him, and with each other, as members of His mystical body."
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but rather a commemoration of Christ's one sacrifice for the remission of sins and an offering of praise to God. It explicitly condemns the Roman Catholic Church's teaching of "the popish sacrifice of the
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The Scottish Commissioners who were present at the Assembly were satisfied with the Confession of Faith, and in 1646, the document was sent to the English parliament to be ratified, and submitted to the
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in order to provide advice on issues of worship, doctrine, government and discipline of the Church of England. Their meetings, over a period of five years, produced the confession of faith, as well as a
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and his descendants were promised life on the condition of perfect obedience. The fall made it impossible for man to keep this covenant, so God made another covenant, this one called the covenant of
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sign and what is being signified; because of this, the names and effects of one are attributed to the other. The effectiveness of a sacrament depends upon the work of the Holy Spirit and the
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and the various denominations which spring from it directly, though, only the Confession and not the Catechisms is the subordinate standard, the Catechisms not being re-legislated in 1690.
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on the thrones of Scotland, England and Ireland, he gave royal assent to the Scottish parliament's ratification of the Confession (but not the Catechisms), again without change, in 1690.
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and eternal salvation. The confession teaches that under the gospel, the covenant of grace is dispensed more fully through the preaching of the Bible and the administration of the
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establishing the Church of England as the only legally approved church, though they were in many ways united by their common confessions, built on the Westminster Confession.
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Chapter 23 describes the role of the civil authorities in relation to the church. Governments are ordained by God to maintain justice and peace and to punish evil doers. The
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in Jesus Christ and spiritual life. It teaches that "elect infants" and "all other elect persons who are uncapable of being outwardly called by the ministry of the Word" are
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and consistently adhere to reformed standards of doctrine and worship. The Confession and Catechisms were produced in order to secure the help of the Scots against the king.
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and man's will became enslaved to his sinful nature. Man, after conversion, regains the ability to please God and to choose good, but sin remains within. Complete
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are the church's final authority in all religious disputes. The confession states that "the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture" is "the supreme judge" of
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because it is not present in scripture. The confession teaches that on the last day, those alive will not die but will be changed, and all the dead will be
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with the same bodies they had when alive. The bodies of the unjust will be "raised to dishonour", but the bodies of the just will be raised "unto honour"
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Chapters 10 through 18 describe various phases or aspects of salvation. The confession teaches that—by the Holy Spirit and the preaching of the word—God
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According to the confession, the covenant of grace was administered differently in the time of the law (during Old Testament times) and in the time of
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officially adopted the Westminster Confession as the doctrinal standard for American Presbyterians. All ministerial candidates were required to
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can be added to it. The Confession of Faith states that, in the original languages, the Bible was kept pure and authentic. Because of this, the
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Chapter 20 states that "God alone is Lord of the conscience, and hath left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men." The purpose of
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in the presence of God, and the wicked will receive eternal torment and destruction. The date and time of the Last Judgment is unknown.
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has any jurisdiction over civil magistrates or authority to deprive magistrates of their office if he determines them to be heretics.
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Spirit enables "the will of man to do that freely, and cheerfully, which the will of God, revealed in the law, requireth to be done."
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of the British monarchy and Anglican episcopacy resulted in the nullification of these acts of the two parliaments. However, when
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if one or both parents are Christians. While it teaches that neglecting baptism is a "great sin", the confession does not endorse
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Chapter 30 describes the role of church officers, who are appointed by Christ to govern the church. These officers hold the
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on the head of the church, was rewritten, and the identification of the Roman Catholic pope as the Antichrist was removed.
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includes all people alive throughout the world who "profess the true religion" and their children. It is described as the
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and divine authority, containing "all things necessary for own glory, man's salvation, faith, and life", so that no new
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is specifically rejected). Justification can never be lost, but the justified are still able to sin and, as a result,
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The work of the Westminster Assembly was a product of the British Reformed tradition, taking as a major source the
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holds to the Westminster Confession as its standard, subordinate to the Word of God, and read in the light of a
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Chapter 8 declares that Jesus Christ, the second person of the Trinity, was chosen by God the Father to be the
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accepts the Westminster Confession as its subordinate standard, along with the Shorter and Larger Catechisms.
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has no right to interfere with the preaching of the word of God or administration of the sacraments. The
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content as well as an explication of its role within the church. Chapter 1 declares that the Bible, both
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with non-Christians, Roman Catholics, or "other idolaters". In addition, godly persons should not be "
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American versions of the Westminster Confession more amenable to the will of the church to amend it.
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children, the growth of the church, and the prevention of "uncleanness." The confession discourages
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God did "freely, and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass". By God's decree, "some men and
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The Assertion of Liberty of Conscience by the Independents at the Westminster Assembly of Divines
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Chapter 14 defines saving faith as that which enables people to believe to the saving of their
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the time of his choosing. According to the confession, baptism is to be received only once.
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must be ongoing. Chapter 12 states that all who are justified also partake in the grace of
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affairs except "by way of humble petition in cases extraordinary; or, by way of advice".
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are predestinated unto everlasting life; and others foreordained to everlasting death."
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who "exalteth himself, in the Church, against Christ and all that is called God."
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through admonition, suspension from the Lord's Supper for a period of time, and
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his justice—by the damnation of the reprobate. The righteous will receive
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exists as three persons, "of one substance, power, and eternity", namely,
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The confession is a systematic exposition of Calvinist theology (which
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and ensure that its deliberations are agreeable to "the mind of God."
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The Westminster Assembly: Reading Its Theology in Historical Context
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Engaging Westminster Calvinism: The Composition of Redemption's Song
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Chapter 27 summarizes Reformed sacramental theology. It states that
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adopted the document, without amendment, in 1647. In England, the
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Westminster Confession of Faith A.D. 1647 (with Scripture proofs)
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Antichrist: Two Thousand Years of the Human Fascination with Evil
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The Confession of Faith of the Assembly of Divines at Westminster
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retains the Confession as its “subordinate standard” of doctrine.
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The confession states that the Lord's Supper is not the actual
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is made up of all the elect who will ever live. Christ is the
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in which the Father will give Christ authority to judge all
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in the life of a Christian. Chapter 16 explains the role of
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Assembly at Westminster: Reformed Theology in the Making
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The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution for Cause of Conscience
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also holds to the Confession as a subordinate standard.
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The Westminster Confession was modified and adopted by
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is weakened and suppressed as the individual grows in
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as both God and man. In his human nature, Christ was
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in Geneva, featuring prominent Reformed theologians
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Presbyterian Church in the United States of America
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Covenant theology, Christ's mediation and free will
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a series
Reformed Christianity

Reformation Wall
William Farel
John Calvin
Theodore Beza
John Knox
Christianity
Reformation
Protestantism
Theology of John Calvin
Covenant theology
Republication of the Covenant of Works
Baptist Covenant Theology
Logical order of God's decrees
Baptism
Lord's Supper
Regulative principle
Predestination
Scholasticism
List of texts
Geneva Bible
Confessions
Helvetic Confessions
French Confession
Three Forms of Unity
Belgic Confession
Heidelberg Catechism

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