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 Westminster Confession
The Standard of Reformed Presbyterianism
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.
This site is a scholarly, non-denominational reference site dedicated to the study of The Westminster Confession. Our mission is to make The Confession accessible, academically rigorous, and contextually explained for Christians, theology students, church leaders, and researchers worldwide.
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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.
The Westminster Shorter Catechism: The Most Famous Question in Reformed Theology
Q. 1: What is the chief end of man? A: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. One hundred and seven questions that have formed the theological backbone of Presbyterian education for nearly four centuries.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 25, 2026
5 Essential Books for Studying the Westminster Confession of Faith
The Westminster Confession of Faith is the most thorough and systematically rigorous statement of Reformed theology, and these five books will help you study, teach, and apply its doctrine with historical depth and pastoral clarity.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 22, 2026
Justification by Faith Alone: The Westminster Confession’s Central Soteriological Claim
Chapter 11 of the Westminster Confession states the doctrine of justification with unmatched precision: God justifies sinners not by infusing righteousness into them, but by accounting and accepting them as righteous for Christ’s sake alone.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 18, 2026