The Belgic Confession is a Reformed confession of faith written in 1561 by Guido de Brès, a minister in the Reformed churches of the Low Countries, and adopted by the Synod of Dort in 1619.
The Belgic Confession
The Reformed Faith of the Low Countries
About The Belgic Confession
Everything you need to understand this historic confession — its origins, its theology, and its enduring place in the life of the Church.
Adopted 1561
Forged by the Synod of Dort (1619), the Belgic Confession has guided Christian thought and worship for centuries — a confession tested by time and affirmed by the Church.
Theological Clarity
The Belgic Confession answers the most essential questions of the Christian faith — who God is, who Christ is, and what the Church believes together. Explore it article by article.
One Faith, Shared Heritage
With 33,000 denominations and one Church, the historic creeds are our common ground. This site exists to make that shared heritage clearly explained and freely available to every believer, student, and seeker.
Why This Site Exists
The Belgic Confession is a Reformed confession of faith written in 1561 by Guido de Brès, a minister in the Reformed churches of the Low Countries, and adopted by the Synod of Dort in 1619.
The Heavenly Network, in partnership with The Christian Chain, has developed this network of Church Creed and Confession sites in order to make the historic faith of the Church clearly explained, faithfully presented, and freely accessible to every believer, student, and seeker who wants to understand what the whole Church has always believed together.
This site is a scholarly, non-denominational reference site dedicated to the study of The Belgic Confession. Our mission is to make The Confession accessible, academically rigorous, and contextually explained for Christians, theology students, church leaders, and researchers worldwide.
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Ephesians 4:4–6"There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call — one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all."
Reformed Tradition — 1561
Synod of Dort (1619)
Latest Articles
Explore our most recent writing on this creed — its history, theology, and ongoing significance for the church today.
The True Church: What the Belgic Confession Teaches About the Church
Articles 27 through 32 of the Belgic Confession define the true church, its marks, its government, and its discipline with a clarity that has shaped Reformed ecclesiology for centuries.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 25, 2026
5 Essential Books for Studying the Belgic Confession
The Belgic Confession is a 1561 Reformed statement of faith written by Guido de Brès; these five books explain its history, sources, theology, and ongoing significance.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 22, 2026
Election and Grace: What the Belgic Confession Teaches About Salvation
The Belgic Confession's teaching on election, grace, and justification stands at the heart of Reformed Christianity. Articles 14 through 24 trace the full arc of salvation from the fall to glorification.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 18, 2026