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Westminster Confession of Faith

Westminster Assembly

Complete chapter/paragraph import from the Wikisource 1946 Carruthers transcription of a 1646 manuscript.

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Author: Westminster Assembly

Kind: Confession

Tradition: reformed

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Edition citation: Westminster Confession of Faith, 1946 Carruthers transcription of a 1646 manuscript, Wikisource digital text, accessed 2026-07-04.

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Chapter 1. Of the Holy Scripture10
Chapter 1. Of the Holy Scripture — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 1 / 1Chapter 1. Of the Holy Scripture — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 1 / 2Chapter 1. Of the Holy Scripture — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 1 / 3Chapter 1. Of the Holy Scripture — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 1 / 4Chapter 1. Of the Holy Scripture — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 1 / 5Chapter 1. Of the Holy Scripture — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 1 / 6Chapter 1. Of the Holy Scripture — 7Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 1 / 7Chapter 1. Of the Holy Scripture — 8Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 1 / 8Chapter 1. Of the Holy Scripture — 9Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 1 / 9Chapter 1. Of the Holy Scripture — 10Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 1 / 10
Chapter 2. Of God, and of the Holy Trinity3
Chapter 2. Of God, and of the Holy Trinity — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 2 / 1Chapter 2. Of God, and of the Holy Trinity — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 2 / 2Chapter 2. Of God, and of the Holy Trinity — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 2 / 3
Chapter 3. Of God’s Eternal Decree8
Chapter 3. Of God’s Eternal Decree — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 3 / 1Chapter 3. Of God’s Eternal Decree — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 3 / 2Chapter 3. Of God’s Eternal Decree — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 3 / 3Chapter 3. Of God’s Eternal Decree — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 3 / 4Chapter 3. Of God’s Eternal Decree — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 3 / 5Chapter 3. Of God’s Eternal Decree — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 3 / 6Chapter 3. Of God’s Eternal Decree — 7Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 3 / 7Chapter 3. Of God’s Eternal Decree — 8Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 3 / 8
Chapter 4. Of Creation2
Chapter 4. Of Creation — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 4 / 1Chapter 4. Of Creation — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 4 / 2
Chapter 5. Of Providence7
Chapter 5. Of Providence — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 5 / 1Chapter 5. Of Providence — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 5 / 2Chapter 5. Of Providence — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 5 / 3Chapter 5. Of Providence — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 5 / 4Chapter 5. Of Providence — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 5 / 5Chapter 5. Of Providence — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 5 / 6Chapter 5. Of Providence — 7Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 5 / 7
Chapter 6. Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment thereof6
Chapter 6. Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment thereof — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 6 / 1Chapter 6. Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment thereof — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 6 / 2Chapter 6. Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment thereof — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 6 / 3Chapter 6. Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment thereof — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 6 / 4Chapter 6. Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment thereof — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 6 / 5Chapter 6. Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment thereof — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 6 / 6
Chapter 7. Of God’s Covenant with Man6
Chapter 7. Of God’s Covenant with Man — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 7 / 1Chapter 7. Of God’s Covenant with Man — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 7 / 2Chapter 7. Of God’s Covenant with Man — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 7 / 3Chapter 7. Of God’s Covenant with Man — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 7 / 4Chapter 7. Of God’s Covenant with Man — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 7 / 5Chapter 7. Of God’s Covenant with Man — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 7 / 6
Chapter 8. Of Christ the Mediator8
Chapter 8. Of Christ the Mediator — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 8 / 1Chapter 8. Of Christ the Mediator — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 8 / 2Chapter 8. Of Christ the Mediator — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 8 / 3Chapter 8. Of Christ the Mediator — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 8 / 4Chapter 8. Of Christ the Mediator — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 8 / 5Chapter 8. Of Christ the Mediator — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 8 / 6Chapter 8. Of Christ the Mediator — 7Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 8 / 7Chapter 8. Of Christ the Mediator — 8Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 8 / 8
Chapter 9. Of Free-Will5
Chapter 9. Of Free-Will — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 9 / 1Chapter 9. Of Free-Will — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 9 / 2Chapter 9. Of Free-Will — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 9 / 3Chapter 9. Of Free-Will — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 9 / 4Chapter 9. Of Free-Will — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 9 / 5
Chapter 10. Of Effectual Calling4
Chapter 10. Of Effectual Calling — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 10 / 1Chapter 10. Of Effectual Calling — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 10 / 2Chapter 10. Of Effectual Calling — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 10 / 3Chapter 10. Of Effectual Calling — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 10 / 4
Chapter 11. Of Justification6
Chapter 11. Of Justification — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 11 / 1Chapter 11. Of Justification — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 11 / 2Chapter 11. Of Justification — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 11 / 3Chapter 11. Of Justification — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 11 / 4Chapter 11. Of Justification — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 11 / 5Chapter 11. Of Justification — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 11 / 6
Chapter 12. Of Adoption1
Chapter 12. Of Adoption — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 12 / 1
Chapter 13. Of Sanctification3
Chapter 13. Of Sanctification — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 13 / 1Chapter 13. Of Sanctification — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 13 / 2Chapter 13. Of Sanctification — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 13 / 3
Chapter 14. Of Saving Faith3
Chapter 14. Of Saving Faith — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 14 / 1Chapter 14. Of Saving Faith — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 14 / 2Chapter 14. Of Saving Faith — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 14 / 3
Chapter 15. Of Repentance unto Life6
Chapter 15. Of Repentance unto Life — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 15 / 1Chapter 15. Of Repentance unto Life — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 15 / 2Chapter 15. Of Repentance unto Life — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 15 / 3Chapter 15. Of Repentance unto Life — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 15 / 4Chapter 15. Of Repentance unto Life — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 15 / 5Chapter 15. Of Repentance unto Life — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 15 / 6
Chapter 16. Of Good Works7
Chapter 16. Of Good Works — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 16 / 1Chapter 16. Of Good Works — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 16 / 2Chapter 16. Of Good Works — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 16 / 3Chapter 16. Of Good Works — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 16 / 4Chapter 16. Of Good Works — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 16 / 5Chapter 16. Of Good Works — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 16 / 6Chapter 16. Of Good Works — 7Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 16 / 7
Chapter 17. Of the Perseverance of the Saints3
Chapter 17. Of the Perseverance of the Saints — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 17 / 1Chapter 17. Of the Perseverance of the Saints — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 17 / 2Chapter 17. Of the Perseverance of the Saints — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 17 / 3
Chapter 18. Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation4
Chapter 18. Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 18 / 1Chapter 18. Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 18 / 2Chapter 18. Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 18 / 3Chapter 18. Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 18 / 4
Chapter 19. Of the Law of God7
Chapter 19. Of the Law of God — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 19 / 1Chapter 19. Of the Law of God — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 19 / 2Chapter 19. Of the Law of God — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 19 / 3Chapter 19. Of the Law of God — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 19 / 4Chapter 19. Of the Law of God — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 19 / 5Chapter 19. Of the Law of God — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 19 / 6Chapter 19. Of the Law of God — 7Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 19 / 7
Chapter 20. Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience4
Chapter 20. Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 20 / 1Chapter 20. Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 20 / 2Chapter 20. Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 20 / 3Chapter 20. Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 20 / 4
Chapter 21. Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day8
Chapter 21. Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 21 / 1Chapter 21. Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 21 / 2Chapter 21. Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 21 / 3Chapter 21. Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 21 / 4Chapter 21. Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 21 / 5Chapter 21. Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 21 / 6Chapter 21. Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day — 7Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 21 / 7Chapter 21. Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day — 8Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 21 / 8
Chapter 22. Of Lawful Oaths and Vows7
Chapter 22. Of Lawful Oaths and Vows — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 22 / 1Chapter 22. Of Lawful Oaths and Vows — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 22 / 2Chapter 22. Of Lawful Oaths and Vows — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 22 / 3Chapter 22. Of Lawful Oaths and Vows — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 22 / 4Chapter 22. Of Lawful Oaths and Vows — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 22 / 5Chapter 22. Of Lawful Oaths and Vows — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 22 / 6Chapter 22. Of Lawful Oaths and Vows — 7Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 22 / 7
Chapter 23. Of the Civil Magistrate4
Chapter 23. Of the Civil Magistrate — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 23 / 1Chapter 23. Of the Civil Magistrate — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 23 / 2Chapter 23. Of the Civil Magistrate — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 23 / 3Chapter 23. Of the Civil Magistrate — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 23 / 4
Chapter 24. Of Marriage, and Divorce6
Chapter 24. Of Marriage, and Divorce — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 24 / 1Chapter 24. Of Marriage, and Divorce — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 24 / 2Chapter 24. Of Marriage, and Divorce — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 24 / 3Chapter 24. Of Marriage, and Divorce — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 24 / 4Chapter 24. Of Marriage, and Divorce — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 24 / 5Chapter 24. Of Marriage, and Divorce — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 24 / 6
Chapter 25. Of the Church6
Chapter 25. Of the Church — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 25 / 1Chapter 25. Of the Church — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 25 / 2Chapter 25. Of the Church — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 25 / 3Chapter 25. Of the Church — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 25 / 4Chapter 25. Of the Church — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 25 / 5Chapter 25. Of the Church — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 25 / 6
Chapter 26. Of the Communion of Saints3
Chapter 26. Of the Communion of Saints — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 26 / 1Chapter 26. Of the Communion of Saints — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 26 / 2Chapter 26. Of the Communion of Saints — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 26 / 3
Chapter 27. Of the Sacraments5
Chapter 27. Of the Sacraments — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 27 / 1Chapter 27. Of the Sacraments — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 27 / 2Chapter 27. Of the Sacraments — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 27 / 3Chapter 27. Of the Sacraments — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 27 / 4Chapter 27. Of the Sacraments — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 27 / 5
Chapter 28. Of Baptism7
Chapter 28. Of Baptism — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 28 / 1Chapter 28. Of Baptism — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 28 / 2Chapter 28. Of Baptism — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 28 / 3Chapter 28. Of Baptism — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 28 / 4Chapter 28. Of Baptism — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 28 / 5Chapter 28. Of Baptism — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 28 / 6Chapter 28. Of Baptism — 7Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 28 / 7
Chapter 29. Of the Lord’s Supper8
Chapter 29. Of the Lord’s Supper — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 29 / 1Chapter 29. Of the Lord’s Supper — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 29 / 2Chapter 29. Of the Lord’s Supper — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 29 / 3Chapter 29. Of the Lord’s Supper — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 29 / 4Chapter 29. Of the Lord’s Supper — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 29 / 5Chapter 29. Of the Lord’s Supper — 6Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 29 / 6Chapter 29. Of the Lord’s Supper — 7Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 29 / 7Chapter 29. Of the Lord’s Supper — 8Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 29 / 8
Chapter 30. Of Church Censures4
Chapter 30. Of Church Censures — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 30 / 1Chapter 30. Of Church Censures — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 30 / 2Chapter 30. Of Church Censures — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 30 / 3Chapter 30. Of Church Censures — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 30 / 4
Chapter 31. Of Synods and Councils5
Chapter 31. Of Synods and Councils — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 31 / 1Chapter 31. Of Synods and Councils — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 31 / 2Chapter 31. Of Synods and Councils — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 31 / 3Chapter 31. Of Synods and Councils — 4Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 31 / 4Chapter 31. Of Synods and Councils — 5Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 31 / 5
Chapter 32. Of the State of Men after Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead3
Chapter 32. Of the State of Men after Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 32 / 1Chapter 32. Of the State of Men after Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 32 / 2Chapter 32. Of the State of Men after Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 32 / 3
Chapter 33. Of the Last Judgment3
Chapter 33. Of the Last Judgment — 1Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 33 / 1Chapter 33. Of the Last Judgment — 2Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 33 / 2Chapter 33. Of the Last Judgment — 3Westminster Confession of Faith / Chapter 33 / 3