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Westminster Confessions.

One day in class, (I'm taking this class where the combined Theology, Government, Debate, English, Literature, Public Speaking, and History with a few others, all into one class) and we're discussing the Westminster Confessions. Now they had a few wacko ideas, you know, kinda out there. But for the most part it was very interesting. They took their beliefs and all the verses that supported their beliefs and complied them into one, rather long, confession of their faith.

After thinking, "that's pretty cool" my teacher announced that ontop of interperating all of the points this week, and seeing if they were Biblically backed up. We were then to write our own confession on each of the following points, and we were to have scriptures backing our beliefs:
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 (Divine) 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 (and Salvation)
Chapter 16 - Of Good Works
Chapter 17 - Of the Perseverance of the Saints
Chapter 18 - Of the 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 the Communion of Saints
Chapter 27 - Of the Sacraments (Ordinances)
Chapter 28 - Of Baptism
Chapter 29 - Of the Lord's Supper
Chapter 30 - Of Church Censures (not included in Puritan Confession)
Chapter 31 - Of Synods and Councils (not included in Puritan Confession)
Chapter 32 - Of the State of Man After Death, and of the Resurrection
Chapter 33 - Of the Last Judgment
Chapter 34 - Of the Holy Spirit (not included in Puritan Confession)
Chapter 35 - Of the Gospel of the Love of God and Missions (not included in Puritan Confession)


Holy cow, it was one tough cookie. But I learned a ton. And it has allowed me to think about what I believe, and to make sure that I have proof for that belief. Next time I post, I'll post on what I believe on all those points. Be thinking and prayin about what you believe on those points too, because you'd be suprised on some of the stuff you'll get out of it for your faith.

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5/5/05 8:41 PM

look forward to it. Its always important to know what you believe, and if what you believe is justified.  



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