
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Confession of the Christian Religion
About this book
In response to the Lutheran Formula of Concord, representatives of Reformed churches commissioned Girolamo Zanchi to draft a confession of faith acceptable to all Reformed churches. Zanchi patterned his Confession of the Christian Religion after the Apostles' Creed, giving it a broadly Trinitarian and redemptive-historical structure that emphasizes God's saving work for His people in His incarnate Son. It is a synthesis of his exegetical, doctrinal, and pastoral interests and stands out among his numerous publications as a useful and accessible overview of the entire Reformed theological system of doctrine. Although the project never attained confessional status at the ecclesiastical level as was planned, Zanchi's Confession proved influential in both the Reformed theological tradition generally and the development of Reformed dogmatics in particular.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Half-Title Page
- Girolamo Zanchi
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Divider page
- Dedicatory Letter
- Letter to the Reader
- 1 Holy Scripture the Foundation of the Whole Christian Religion
- 2 God and the Divine Persons and Properties
- 3 Divine Foreknowledge and Predestination
- 4 The Omnipotence and Will of God
- 5 The Creation of the World, the Angels, and the Condition of the First Man
- 6 The Providence and Governance of the World
- 7 The Fall of Man, and Original Sin and Its Fruits
- 8 Man’s Free Will after the Fall
- 9 The Promise of Redemption and Salvation by Christ
- 10 The Law
- 11 Christ the Redeemer
- 12 The Actual Distribution of the Redemption
- 13 The Gospel and the Abrogation of the Law by Means of the Gospel
- 14 The Sacraments of the New Testament
- 15 Baptism
- 16 The Lord’s Supper
- 17 Faith, Hope, and Love
- 18 Repentance
- 19 Justification
- 20 The Regenerate Man’s Free Will
- 21 Good Works
- 22 Prayer and Oaths
- 23 Christ’s Church in General
- 24 The Church Militant
- 25 The Governance of the Church Militant and Ecclesiastical Ministry
- 26 The Magistrate
- 27 The Ongoing Remission of Sins in Christ’s Church
- 28 The State of Souls after Death and the Resurrection of the Dead
- 29 The Glorious Advent of Our Lord Jesus to Judge
- 30 Eternal Life
- Zanchi’s Own Observations on His Confession
- An Appendix to Chapter Eleven
- Certain Chief Articles of the Christian Faith Debated
- Bibliography
- Scripture Index
- Subject Index