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21.1

20-1

… of God, as contained in the Scriptures and understood in the Westminster Confession of Faith. It shall be in accord with the BCO 8.

22.9

21-9

… solemnly promise that, by the assistance of the grace of God, you will endeavor faithfully to discharge all the duties of a pastor to this congregation, and will be …

22.11

21-11

… an evangelist, and do you promise, in reliance on God for strength, to be faithful in the discharge of all the duties incumbent on you as a minister of …

27.1

26-1

… of God, consists of its doctrinal standards set forth in the Westminster Confession of Faith, together with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, and the Book of Church Order, comprising …

27.5

26-5

… amended only by the same method prescribed for the amendment of the Confession of Faith and Catechisms of the church.

29.1

28-1

… by God primarily to their parents. They are responsible to the Church for the faithful discharge of their obligations. It is a principal duty of the Church to promote …

40.3

39-3

… Preface, III) “as standard expositions of the teachings of Scripture in relation to both faith and practice” (BCO 29-1) and as setting forth a form of government and discipline …

47.1

47-1

47-1. Since the Holy Scriptures are the only infallible rule of faith and practice, the principles of public worship must be derived from the Bible, and …

47.2

47-2

… not only by virtue of the Divine omnipresence but, much more intimately, as the faithful covenant Savior. The Lord Jesus Christ said: “Where two or three are gathered together …

47.4

47-4

… who rules over public worship, and when their worship is an expression of their faith in Christ and of their love for Him.

47.9

47-9

… offering of prayer, the preaching of the Word, the presentation of offerings, confessing the faith and observing the Sacraments; and on special occasions taking oaths. The Sanctification of the …

55.1

55-1

55-1. It is proper for the congregation of God’s people publicly to confess their faith, using creeds or confessions that are true to the Word, such as, the Apostles’ …

56.5

56-5

… Do you claim God’s covenant promises in (his) behalf, and do you look in faith to the Lord Jesus Christ for (his) salvation, as you do for your own? …

57.3

57-3

… satisfaction with respect to their knowledge and piety, make a public profession of their faith, in the presence of the congregation, and thereupon be baptized.

57.4

57-4

… admitted by the Session to the Lord’s Supper, make a public profession of their faith in the presence of the congregation. But in all cases, there should be a …

57.6

57-6

… churches by letters of dismissal as well as those being received by reaffirmation of faith should give a testimony of their Christian experience to the Session. Their names are …

58.4

58-4

… quicken them in duty; to inspire them with love and zeal; to increase their faith, and holy resolution; and to beget peace of conscience, and comfortable hopes of eternal …

60.1

60-1

60-1. The power of the prayer of faith is great, and Christians therefore should make entreaty for the sick at the throne …

62.3

62-3

… the civil power should appoint a fast or thanksgiving, in keeping with the Christian faith, it is the duty of the ministers and people of our communion to pay …

63.2

63-2

… performance of these duties are best known to those who are found in the faithful discharge of them.