The Westminster Confession of Faith: A Comprehensive Commentary on Its History, Theology, and Application

Scholars from Reformed Theological Seminary Present a Comprehensive Guide to the Westminster Confession for Modern Readers

What is Reformed theology? In 1646, a group of theologians composed what is arguably the most comprehensive statement of faith, the Westminster Confession. Their efforts to preserve Protestant theology against opposing beliefs endured. Today, amid growing interest in Reformed Christianity, the Westminster Confession remains an indispensable guide for living out doctrine, worship, and church governance sola Scriptura, “by Scripture alone.”

This essential collection of essays presents an accessible guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith for 21st-century readers. Each chapter is devoted to a section of the historic document, carefully studying its context, its significance to the faith, and its application, as well as any controversies. Clear, thorough explanations of principles, including the Trinity, creation, providence, baptism, last judgment, and more, make this the definitive guide on Reformed Christian doctrine. The essays are written by faculty from Reformed Theological Seminary in their areas of expertise, ensuring a trustworthy and high-quality text for church leaders, teachers and students of theology, and laypeople. 

• Historic Theology for Modern Readers: Studies the Westminster Confession’s context, history, significance, origins, and application
• From Reformed Theological Seminary: A reliable, single-volume resource with content from J. V. Fesko, John Muether, D. Blair Smith, Sinclair Ferguson, Scott Swain, Chad Van Dixhoorn, Kevin DeYoung, and others
• Comprehensive: Each chapter studies a section of the Westminster Confession of Faith, spanning topics including sin, free will, saving faith, and marriage
• Ideal for Pastors, Teachers, Professors, and Laypeople

J. V. Fesko (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. He is an ordained minister and has served as a church planter and pastor. He and his family live in the greater Jackson area.

John R. Muether (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves as dean of libraries and professor of church history at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando. He has authored and coauthored several books, most notably Cornelius Van Til. John and his wife, Kathy, have four children and six grandchildren.

D. Blair Smith (PhD, Durham University) is president and professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. Smith has authored Reformed Confessionalism and The Fatherhood of God. Blair is a minister in the Presbyterian Church in America. He and his wife, Lisa, have six children.

Provost, Chief Academic Officer, and Hugh and Sallie Reaves Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Cracking the Foundation of the New Perspective on Paul; contributor, A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament

Scott R. Swain (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) serves as president and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He is the author or editor of several books, including The God of the Gospel and Retrieving Eternal Generation. Scott and his wife, Leigh, reside in Orlando, Florida, with their four children. Swain is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America.