The Westminster Confession of Faith: for Study Classes

by G. I. Williamson

Overview

The Westminster Confession of Faith is an unsurpassed summary of biblical truth and should be familiar ground to people of Reformed and Presbyterian conviction. For decades, G. I. Williamson’s guide to the Confession has been an invaluable resource used in churches and colleges throughout the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780875525938
Publisher:	Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing
Publication date:	12/16/2003
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	424
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

G. I. Williamson (1925–2023) served congregations of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, the Reformed Churches of New Zealand, and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He was the author of study guides to the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter Catechism and also served as the editor of Ordained Servant, a journal for elders and deacons.

Table of Contents

	Preface to the Second Edition	ix
	Preface to the First Edition	xi
1.	Of the Holy Scriptures (I)	1
2.	Of God, and of the Holy Trinity (II)	30
3.	Of God's Eternal Decree (III)	39
4.	Of Creation (IV)	53
5.	Of Providence (V)	60
6.	Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment Thereof (VI)	69
7.	Of God's Covenant with Man (VII)	81
8.	Of Christ the Mediator (VIII)	90
9.	Of Free Will (IX)	111
10.	Of Effectual Calling (X)	115
11.	Of Saving Faith (XIV) and Of Repentance unto Life (XV)	126
12.	Of Justification (XI)	135
13.	Of Adoption (XII)	145
14.	Of Sanctification (XIII)	149
15.	Of Good Works (XVI)	153
16.	Of the Perseverance of the Saints (XVII)	164
17.	Of Assurance of Grace and Salvation (XVIII)	170
18.	Of the Law of God (XIX)	178
19.	Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience (XX)	191
20.	Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day (XXI)	205
21.	Of Lawful Oaths and Vows (XXII)	226
22.	Of Marriage and Divorce (XXIV)	234
23.	Of the Church (XXV)	243
24.	Of Communion of Saints (XXVI)	254
25.	Of the Sacraments (XXVII)	259
26.	Of Baptism (XXVIII)	268
27.	Of the Lord's Supper (XXIX)	280
28.	Of Church Censures (XXX)	298
29.	Of the Civil Magistrate (XXIII)	310
30.	Of the Civil Magistrate (continued) and Of Synods and Councils (XXXI)	316
31.	Of the State of Men after Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead (XXXII)	328
32.	Of the Last Judgment (XXXIII)	337
	Answers to the Questions	347
	Index of Scripture	399

Editorial Reviews

This study guide has already proven its value. It will continue to serve the church as an excellent instructional tool, well suited to a broad variety of groups and age levels.

Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

A trustworthy guide and excellent resource for all who wish to understand the Westminster Confession of Faith. Highly recommended for both personal and group study.

Cornelis Van Dam

Useful, practical, succinct, and sound . . . still the best and safest work of its kind available. It serves so many purposes: church classes, home schooling, private study, family worship. The explanation of each chapter clearly communicates the gist of Reformed doctrine in a practical way, probing sufficiently deep to impart truths both old and new without becoming verbose. The appended questions will stimulate much thought and great discussion.

If this biblical, Reformed faith is to be a living faith in our day, it requires an intimate acquaintance with the kind of biblical wisdom contained in this great confession. Williamson’s study is an excellent help to that end.

Cornelis P. Venema

Useful, practical, succinct, and sound . . . still the best and safest work of its kind available. It serves so many purposes: church classes, home schooling, private study, family worship. The explanation of each chapter clearly communicates the gist of Reformed doctrine in a practical way, probing sufficiently deep to impart truths both old and new without becoming verbose. The appended questions will stimulate much thought and great discussion.

Joel R. Beeke

This study guide has already proven its value. It will continue to serve the church as an excellent instructional tool, well suited to a broad variety of groups and age levels.

RICHARD B. GAFFIN JR.