Westminster Confession of Faith

1

Of the Holy Scripture

The necessity, authority, sufficiency, and perspicuity of Holy Scripture.

10 sections 2

Of God, and of the Holy Trinity

God's nature, attributes, and the doctrine of the Trinity.

3 sections 3

Of God's Eternal Decree

God's sovereign predestination and election.

8 sections 4

Of Creation

The creation of the world and of man.

2 sections 5

Of Providence

God's providential governance of all things.

7 sections 6

Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment Thereof

The fall of man into sin and its consequences.

6 sections 7

Of God's Covenant with Man

God's covenants of works and grace.

6 sections 8

Of Christ the Mediator

Christ as the only Mediator between God and man.

8 sections 9

Of Free Will

The state of man's will in relation to sin and grace.

5 sections 10

Of Effectual Calling

God's effectual calling of the elect to salvation.

4 sections 11

Of Justification

Justification by faith alone through grace.

6 sections 12

Of Adoption

The privilege of adoption as children of God.

1 sections 13

Of Sanctification

The progressive work of sanctification.

3 sections 14

Of Saving Faith

The nature and acts of saving faith.

3 sections 15

Of Repentance unto Life

The necessity and nature of repentance.

6 sections 16

Of Good Works

The nature and necessity of good works.

7 sections 17

Of the Perseverance of the Saints

The perseverance of the saints in grace.

3 sections 18

Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation

The assurance of grace and salvation.

4 sections 19

Of the Law of God

The moral, ceremonial, and judicial law of God.

7 sections 20

Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience

Christian liberty and freedom of conscience.

4 sections 21

Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day

Religious worship and the observance of the Sabbath.

8 sections 22

Of Lawful Oaths and Vows

The proper use of oaths and vows.

7 sections 23

Of the Civil Magistrate

The role and duties of the civil magistrate.

4 sections 24

Of Marriage and Divorce

The institution of marriage and grounds for divorce.

6 sections 25

Of the Church

The nature and marks of the true Church.

6 sections 26

Of the Communion of Saints

The communion and fellowship of the saints.

3 sections 27

Of the Sacraments

The nature and purpose of the sacraments.

5 sections 28

Of Baptism

The sacrament of baptism.

7 sections 29

Of the Lord's Supper

The sacrament of the Lord's Supper.

8 sections 30

Of Church Censures

Church discipline and censures.

4 sections 31

Of Synods and Councils

The authority and role of synods and councils.

5 sections 32

Of the State of Men After Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead

The state of man after death and the resurrection.

3 sections 33

Of the Last Judgment

The final judgment of all mankind.

3 sections