Grace Bible Presbyterian Church - Confession

Why are Creeds and Confessions Helpful If We Have The Bible?

Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:37:11 -0600

In the post modern church a creed or confession is frowned upon. "Give me the Bible, that is all I need" is a common response to the mention of creeds. Funny as that statement may sound, it in itself is a creedal statement. Another reply might be "I do not want to bind anyone's conscience." But these and similar reactions do not take into account the role of the creed or confession. They dismiss the creed as a tool that fights against Scripture or attempts to replace Scripture.

B. B. Warfield on the Reformed Faith

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 13:44:29 -0600

"A Brief and Untechnical Statement of the Reformed Faith"
by Benjamin B. Warfield

The following is a brief summary of basic Biblical teaching by theologian Benjamin Warfield.

I believe that my one aim in life and death should be to glorify God and enjoy him forever; and that God teaches me how to glorify and enjoy him in his holy Word, that is, the Bible, which he has given by the infallible inspiration of the Holy Spirit in order that I may certainly know what I am to believe concerning him and what duty he requires of me.

The Westminster Shorter Catechism

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:33:55 -0600

The full text of the Westminster Shorter Catechism with scripture proofs as links. (92KB)

The Westminster Larger Chatechism

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:19:46 -0600

The full text of the Westminster Larger Chatechism with scripture proofs as links. (554KB)

The Westminster Confession of Faith

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:08:33 -0600

The full text of the Westminister Confession of Faith with scripture proofs as links. (285KB)