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Why the Belgic Confession Still Matters for Reformed Christians Today
Written by a martyr, refined at Dort, and subscribed by millions across five centuries — the Belgic Confession is not a relic of the past. It is a living guide to the Reformed faith for the church today.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 9, 2026
Baptism and the Lord's Supper in the Belgic Confession
The Belgic Confession devotes Articles 33 through 35 to the sacraments, offering a distinctively Reformed account of Baptism and the Lord's Supper that avoids both Roman Catholic excess and radical Protestant minimalism.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 2, 2026
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
What the Belgic Confession Teaches About Scripture
Articles 2 through 7 of the Belgic Confession lay out one of the most thorough doctrines of Scripture in any Reformed confession. Here is what they teach about God's Word and why it matters.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 11, 2026
The Creeds of Christendom by Philip Schaff: Why Every Serious Student Needs This Book
Philip Schaff’s The Creeds of Christendom is the definitive three‑volume English collection of Christian creeds and confessions, uniting original texts, translations, and historical introductions in one indispensable reference for serious students.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 8, 2026