Confessing the Faith: A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith

“Calvin did not believe a church would survive long without a catechism. He wrote to England telling them that in order for lasting reform to stick, they needed a catechism: it's "is like the seed to keep the good grain from dying out, and causing it to multiply from age to age." ”

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“Dr Van Dixhoorn is a pastor-professor in the Presbyterian and Reformed tradition who knows and appreciates the theology of the Assembly and of its writings. It is therefore something to be welcomed and celebrated that he has produced a commentary on the Westminster Confession of Faith. To all who are interested in understanding the Confessions theology better, I commend this book enthusiastically.”

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“The author is an acknowledged expert on the history and development of the Westminster Confession. The main strength of the commentary, however, lies in the sure way Dr Van Dixhoorn unpacks the teaching of the Confession in the light of Gods word and applies it with pastoral wisdom to the life of believers today. Tolle lege, pick up, read and sink the roots of your life into the rich soil of biblical truth.”

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“Dr Van Dixhoorns research on the Westminster Assembly is seminal, setting the agenda for a long time to come. It is gratifying that some of the fruits of his work are now available to a wider readership. This book will be of immense value as he explains the Confession clearly, from an encyclopedic knowledge of the Assemblys debates set in its historical context.”

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“Professor Van Dixhoorn has provided us not only with the text of the Confession, but casts fresh light on the historical context as well as the relevance of each doctrine for our faith and life today. It is a privilege to be able to read this book and even a greater one to commend it heartily.”

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