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The Six Points of the "Terms of
Ministerial and Christian Communion in the Reformed Presbyterian Church by the Reformed Presbytery
The Solemn League and Covenant by Alexander Henderson and others
The National Covenant (1638); or,
Confession of Faith (of the Kirk of Scotland)
The Scottish Confession of Faith
(1560)
Family Worship by Thomas Manton (The Epistle to the Reader of the Westminster
Confession of Faith.)
Westminster Confession of Faith (1647) (The greatest [uninspired] religious
confession ever drafted by men! Concerning the Westminster Confession William M. Hetherington, in his History
of the Westminster Assembly of Divines
[p. 345] writes,
All that learning the most profound and
extensive, intellect the most acute and searching, and piety the most sincere
and earnest, could accomplish, was thus concentrated in the Westminster
Assembly's Confession of Faith, which may be safely termed the most perfect
statement of Systematic Theology ever framed by the Christian Church.
Furthermore, regarding the
Westminster Assembly, Alexander F. Mitchell [The Westminster Assembly: Its
History and Standards,
p. 118] notes,
Richard Baxter, who was perhaps as
competent as any of their contemporaries to give an impartial verdict, does not
hesitate to affirm that 'the divines there congregated were men of eminent
learning and godliness, ministerial ability and fidelity; and being not
worthy,' he modestly adds, 'to be one of them myself, I may the more freely
speak that truth which I know, even in the face of malice and envy, that so far
as I am able to judge by the information of all history... the Christian world
since the days of the apostles had never a Synod of more excellent divines.')
Scripture Index to the Westminster
Standards (The
complete Scripture index to the Westminster Confession, Larger and Shorter
Catechisms.)
Westminster Shorter Catechism (1648) (Concerning the Westminster Shorter
Catechism, Alexander F.
Mitchell, in hisThe Westminster Assembly: Its History and Standards, [p. 431] writes,
...it is a thoroughly Calvinistic and
Puritan catechism, the ripest fruit of the Assembly's thought and experience,
maturing and finally fixing the definitions of theological terms to which
Puritanism for half a century had been leading up and gradually coming closer
and closer to in its legion of catechisms.)
Westminster Larger Catechism (1648)
(The most advanced, edifying and convicting theological catechism ever
produced! Excellent for ongoing study after the children have memorized the Shorter
Catechism listed above. Should also be
mastered by all adults.)
The Covenanted Reformation Defended
Against Contemporary Schismatics by Greg Barrow (Greg Price,
Reg Barrow and Larry Birger) Contains some of the most useful
information you will find on the original intent of the Westminster Confession
of Faith and how this impacts modern churches. Also deals with numerous other
Reformation standards which bind contemporary Christians [before God, as
subordinate standards agreeable to the Word of God]. This book, of over 300
[8.5" X 11"] pages, is also offered as a cerlox bound photocopy
[$14.98 US funds] or a Hardcover photocopy [$25.00 US funds].)
The Scottish Confession of Faith
(1560) (In 1559, John Knox returned to his homeland, marking a
new effort in the battle to reform Scotland. Throughout the nation, Protestants
joined together in a solemn covenant, pledging their lives and fortunes for the
cause of Christ. The Queen Regent, Mary of Guise, was a hardened Papist, and
she opposed all endeavours to reform Scotland. The Queen Regent died in 1560,
and the Scottish Parliament convened in Edinburgh in August, to address many
issues confronting the restless nation. In the History of the Reformation in
Scotland, Knox gives a record of the drama which unfolded. A supplication was
laid before the Parliament by the Protestant nobility, decrying the corruptions
of Roman Catholicism, and seeking the abolition of Popery. The petition of the
Protestants exclaimed, "We offer ourselves to prove, that in all the
[rabble of the clergy] there is not one lawful minister, if God's word, the
practice of the apostles, and their own ancient laws shall judge of lawful
election. We further offer ourselves to prove them all thieves and murderers:
yea, rebels and traitors to the lawful authority of empires, kings, and
princes; and therefore unworthy to be suffered in any reformed
commonwealth." In response, the Parliament directed the Protestant
noblemen and ministers to draw up "in plain and several heads, the sum of
that doctrine which they would maintain, and would desire that present
Parliament to establish as wholesome, true, and only necessary to be believed
and received within that realm." Over the next four days, the Scottish
Confession was drafted by six ministers: John Winram, John Spottiswoode, John
Willock, John Douglas, John Row, and John Knox. On 17 August 1560, the document
was read twice, article by article, before the Parliament; and the Protestant
ministers stood ready to defend the cause of truth, in the event that any
article of belief was assailed. When the vote was taken, the Confession was
ratified, with only a few dissenting voices, who "yet for their dissenting
could produce no better reason but, 'We will believe as our fathers believed.'
The bishops (papistical, we mean), spake nothing." The Scottish Confession
of 1560 is a lively testimony to the truth. The Church of Scotland approved the
Westminster Standards over 80 years later; but the ratification of the
Westminster Standards was in no way a repudiation of the previous testimony of
the Church. Rather, the combined documents present a united testimony
respecting the doctrinal landmarks of the Protestant Reformation. And since the
latter standards are among the offspring of the former Confession, all persons
of the Reformed faith should find it profitable to study the Scottish
Confession of 1560." [Kevin Reed's Introduction].)
Communion Catechism (1592) by
John Craig "John Craig (1512-1600)
was a Scottish reformer. Previously a Dominican Friar, Craig was converted to
the Protestant Faith. The Roman Inquisition condemned Craig to death, yet he
escaped and returned to Scotland. In 1560, Craig became co-pastor with John
Knox in Edinburgh. Later, Craig became a chaplain to James VI. At the direction
of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Craig composed this
catechism, which was subsequently approved by the Assembly in 1592" (Kevin
Reed).
Canons of Dort (1618-19)
(These Canons, produced by the famous national synod of the Reformed Church of
the Netherlands [which included 26 Reformed representatives from eight foreign
lands] met at Dordrecht. This synod was convened by the States General of the
Netherlands and 18 political commissioners supervised its proceedings and
reported back to parliament. These Canons condemn Arminianism as heresy. But
they do much more than just reprobating the cancer of Arminianism; they also
uphold "the faith once delivered to the saints," sometimes nicknamed
"Calvinism" -- setting forth God's absolute sovereignty and
predestination. The popular reduction of Calvinism into the acronym TULIP summarizes
some of the work accomplished by this Assembly, but other matters were also
discussed -- including 22 sessions on church government. After these Canons
were agreed upon 40 Arminian ministers repented and submitted themselves to the
truth; but another 150 apostate ministers were hardened in their error -- and
either banished [by civil power] or agreed to refrain from their
"ministry.")
The First & Second Books of
Discipline (The Protestant Reformation gave birth to several
notable documents in the Kirk of Scotland. Among those documents, the First and
Second Books of Discipline grew out of distinct stages in the development of
the reformed Church of Scotland... the (First) Book of Discipline... was designed
as a blueprint to transform the Scottish church and nation into a society which
would be reformed in manners, as well as doctrine. Although many of its
provisions were never adopted by the civil government, the First Book retained
its ecclesiastical sanction for subsequent generations. Nearly twenty years
later, the nation of Scotland was decidedly Protestant, and the kirk had
developed a regular system of ecclesiastical courts. Nevertheless, the kirk was
engaged in an ongoing struggle with the civil authorities over the right of the
church to govern itself without interference by the state. Under the leadership
of Andrew Melville, the general assembly approved the Second Book of
Discipline. This Book treats the rightful relationship between church and
state; and it gives a detailed statement of the presbyterian form of church
government, as it blossomed in the Kirk of Scotland... Although the Books of
Discipline were written over four centuries ago, they contain many lessons
relevant for our own time. [Kevin Reed].)
Geneva Book of Church Order (1556)
(The Genevan Book of Order grew out of early efforts by the Protestant
Reformers to purify the worship of the church. These efforts found local
expression in the English congregation of Geneva, and they formed the basis for
Scottish Presbyterianism. [Kevin Reed])
The Order of Excommunication and
Public Repentance adopted by the Church of Scotland in 1569 (The
doctrine of church discipline received public sanction early in the Scottish
Reformation. The church of Scotland adopted the First Book of Discipline [1560]
at the outset of the Reformation; and in 1564 the General Assembly adopted an
expanded version of the Genevan Book of Order. Both of these documents set
forth the general warrant for ecclesiastical discipline. Nevertheless, what was
lacking was a detailed explanation of how to apply the scriptural principles of
discipline to remedy offences and scandals within the church. In this setting,
John Knox was commissioned to write The Order of Excommunication and Public
Repentance. The Order was reviewed by several other ministers, and then
ratified by the General Assembly in 1569. Based upon Matthew 18, this document
sets forth specific details for handling serious disciplinary cases; and it
describes the process for readmitting repentant subjects of ecclesiastical
discipline. [Kevin Reed])
International Covenanted Reformation
or Schism? (A Reply to Doug Wilson) by Reg Barrow
Toleration and Covenanting
by John Brown (of Haddington)
"The Whole Manner of
Worship..." Worship and the Sufficiency of Scripture in Belgic Confession
Article 7 by Wes Bredenhof (1997) (A great work for everyone interested in Reformed
worship, but especially for those with a continental Reformed background.
Dispels the idea that the regulative principle of worship "is something
peculiar to the so-called Presbyterian tradition." This work demonstrates
that the regulative principle of worship was an indispensable and foundational
part of the Protestant Reformation -- being connected as it was to the battle
over the sufficiency of Scripture. More specifically Bredenhof also proves that
"the regulative principle is in fact found... in Article 7 of the Belgic
Confession." Bredenhof writes, "(t)he regulative principle was a
foundational truth in the contentions of the Reformed during the 16th century,
and as such it should not surprise us to find it here in the Belgic Confession.
Moreover, the relationship between the sufficiency of Scripture and worship
further elucidates this significance, for it is the Reformational principle of sola
Scriptura which is foundational for the regulative principle.
Without the sufficiency of Scripture the regulative principle falls flat"
(p. 21). Additionally, the author encourages the reader to hearken back to the
old Reformed confessional standards [as they are agreeable to Scripture] and to
"remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set" (Prov. 22:28).
This is an important book for today as the old paths of Reformed worship are
under attack from not only the classic enemies of the Reformed faith [such as
Rome], but also, in many cases, from those (like Steve Schlissel, John Frame,
Doug Wilson, etc.) that pretend to the name Reformed regarding worship, when in actuality they are "teaching for
doctrines the commandments of men" [Matt. 15:9]. Also available as a
cerlox bound photocopy for $2.99 [US funds] or as a Hardcover photocopy for
$14.00 [US funds]).
Paleopresbyterianism Versus
Neopresbyterianism by Michael Wagner
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Records of the Kirk of
Scotland, Containing the Acts and Proceedings of the Generals Assemblies, From
the Year 1638 Downwards, As Authenticated by the Clerks of Assembly; With Notes
and Historical Illustrations, by Alexander Peterkin (1838 edition)
"The object of the present work is to present to the public, in a form
that may be generally accessible, the history of one of the most interesting
periods in the annals of our National Church, by the republication of the Acts
and Proceedings, at, and subsequent to, the era of her second Reformation; and,
combined therewith, such historical documents and sketches as are calculated to
preserve the memory of an important, and, ultimately beneficial
revolution," notes Peterkin in his introduction. This is one of the most
valuable publications we offer related to second Reformation history and the
many important questions that were debated (and oftentimes settled) during this
watershed period -- before, during and after the sitting of the Westminster
Assembly. It also contains some indispensable information on the
Protester/Resolutioner controversy (which reveals many valuable lessons for
Reformed Christians today), including excerpts from some lost books and papers
written by the Protesting Covenanters. The excerpts from James Guthrie's The
Waters of Sihor, or the Lands Defectione, in which Guthrie enumerates the errors of the
Resolutioners, as well as the marks of malignancy, is one prime example. Other
rare Protester documents (inveighing against the "pretended
Assemblies" of the Resolutioners), signed by the likes of Samuel
Rutherford and Robert Traill are also included. Very rare and very valuable --
a gold mine for the serious student of the second Reformation! 684 pages.
(Bound photocopy) $99.95-75%=24.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $34.00 (US funds)
Terms of Communion: The
Westminster Standards
Explains and defends the second term of communion, which is "That the
whole doctrine of the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the Catechisms,
Larger and Shorter, are agreeable unto, and founded upon the Scriptures."
Gives a summary of the Westminster standards, its history and demonstrates why
these standards are agreeable to the word of God.
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