Confession

Belgic Confession of Faith

A Reformed confession of faith written by Guido de Bres in 1561.

Written in French by Guido de Bres in 1561 and revised at the Synod of Antwerp in 1566.

Chapters

1

Doctrine of God

Articles 1–13

God’s being, Scripture, the Trinity, creation, and providence.

13 articles 2

Doctrine of Humanity and Sin

Articles 14–15

Humanity’s creation, fall, and original sin.

2 articles 3

Doctrine of Christ

Articles 16–21

Election, the promised Redeemer, and Christ’s person and work.

6 articles 4

Doctrine of Salvation

Articles 22–26

Justification by faith, Christ’s righteousness, sanctification, and Christ’s intercession.

5 articles 5

Doctrine of the Church and Sacraments

Articles 27–36

The true church, church order, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and civil government.

10 articles 6

Doctrine of the Last Things

Article 37

The final judgment and the return of Christ.

1 articles