What is confessional reformed theology?
It is not only holding to a confession from the era of the reformation, but it’s a posture, even theologically, where we understand that there are truth claims – in particular, truths about Jesus – that are to be believed in, trusted, rested in, and confessed.
CONFESSIONS, CREEDS, and Catechisms
Instruments for Unity around the Truth of Scriptures
Confessions – are longer and more systematic statements of belief. Examples include our Westminster, and others like the French, Scot’s, and Second Helvetic Confessions.
Our WCF Confessional Standards
Westminster Confession of Faith – PCA Links
Creeds – tend to be short statements of belief, such as the Apostle’s and Nicene Creed.
Apostles’ Creed / Nicene Creed
Catechisms – are set in question and answer form. Examples include the Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms. and the Heidelberg and City Catechisms.
Heidelberg Catechism / New City Catechism
Calvinism | Covenantal | Confessional