Confessions of faith and church covenants can sound outdated—but they may be more important than ever.
Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan explore the historic role of confessions, how they protect churches from theological drift, and why church covenants help Christians live together as a real spiritual family. They also discuss Christian freedom, doctrinal boundaries, and how pastors can wisely shepherd churches without demanding agreement on every issue.
Resources Mentioned:
The Westminster Confession of Faith
Reformed Confessions of the 16th and 17th Centuries in English Translation by James T. Dennison Jr.
River City Baptist Church Members’ Covenant
The Wesley Covenant Prayer by John Wesley
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