The Westminster Confession
The Standard of Reformed Presbyterianism
The Westminster Confession of Faith is the definitive confessional document of the Presbyterian and Reformed traditions, produced by the Westminster Assembly between 1643 and 1649.
About the Westminster Confession of Faith
Everything you need to understand this historic confession — its origins, its theology, and its enduring place in the life of the Church.
Adopted 1647
Forged by the Westminster Assembly, the Westminster Confession of Faith has guided Christian thought and worship for centuries — a confession tested by time and affirmed by the Church.
Theological Clarity
The Westminster Confession of Faith answers the most essential questions of the Christian faith — who God is, who Christ is, and what the Church believes together. Explore it article by article.
One Faith, Shared Heritage
With 33,000 denominations and one Church, the historic creeds are our common ground. This site exists to make that shared heritage clearly explained and freely available to every believer, student, and seeker.
Why This Site Exists
The Westminster Confession of Faith is the definitive confessional document of the Presbyterian and Reformed traditions, produced by the Westminster Assembly between 1643 and 1649.
The Heavenly Network, in partnership with The Christian Chain, has developed this network of Church Creed and Confession sites in order to make the historic faith of the Church clearly explained, faithfully presented, and freely accessible to every believer, student, and seeker who wants to understand what the whole Church has always believed together.
Ephesians 4:4–6"There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call — one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all."
Reformed Tradition — 1647
Westminster Assembly
Latest Articles
Explore our most recent writing on this creed — its history, theology, and ongoing significance for the church today.
Covenant Theology in the Westminster Confession: Works, Grace, and the Two Adams
Chapter 7 of the Westminster Confession introduces the covenant framework that structures all of Reformed theology — the Covenant of Works with Adam and the Covenant of Grace for sinners.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 11, 2026
The Westminster Assembly: Who Were These Men and Why Did It Matter?
One hundred and twenty-one ministers gathered at Westminster Abbey during the English Civil War to reform the Church of England. They failed politically — and produced one of the greatest theological documents in Christian history.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 4, 2026
The Westminster Confession on Scripture: Why the Bible Is the Church’s Only Rule
Chapter 1 of the Westminster Confession is one of the most detailed treatments of Scripture in any confessional document — and it still shapes how Presbyterian ministers and scholars read, preach, and defend the Bible today.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
March 28, 2026