Belgic Confession
The Belgic Confession (1561), written by Guido de Bres, is a comprehensive statement of Reformed faith in 37 articles. It is one of the Three Forms of Unity, the confessional standards of the Continental Reformed churches.
Date: 1561
Authorship: Written chiefly by Guido de Brès and received by the Reformed churches of the Netherlands.
The Belgic Confession sets out Reformed teaching on Scripture, God, Christ, salvation, church, sacraments, civil government, and final judgment.
It is one of the Three Forms of Unity and carries a strong apologetic and ecclesial character.
- Read articles in clusters to follow its confession of God, salvation, and the church.
- Use Scripture proofs to see how the confession argues from biblical texts.
- Compare ecclesiology and sacraments with Heidelberg and Dort.
The one God and the Holy Scriptures
The Trinity and the deity of the Son and Holy Spirit
Election, the incarnation, atonement, and intercession of Christ
Justification by faith, sanctification, and good works
The church, its marks, government, and officers
The sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper
The Sacrament of Baptism
We believe and confess that Jesus Christ, in whom the law is fulfilled, has by his shed blood put an end to every other shedding of blood, which anyone might do or wish to do in order to atone or satisfy for sins. Having abolished circumcision, which was done with …
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