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Rev. Dr. Peter Lillback (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is president and professor of historical theology and church history at Westminster Theological Seminary. He also serves as the president emeritus and founder of The Providence Forum and senior editor of the new Unio cum Christo: An International Journal of Reformed Theology and Life.

Dr. Lillback’s academic interests include church history, the doctrine of Scripture, public theology, the theology of John Calvin, Johannine Theology, and Christianity as it relates to American history. For those who are new to Dr. Lillback’s writing and teaching on his research interests, he recommends several resources as places to start. On Calvin, he would recommend starting with his work co-edited with David Hall, A Theological Guide to Calvin’s Institutes: Essays and Analysis, as well as his lecture “The Place of Covenant in Calvin’s Theology.” Also consider his course Covenant Theology, available free online from Westminster, which specifically focuses on Calvin’s contribution to the development of covenant theology during the Reformation.

Concerning Dr. Lillback’s research on Christianity in American history, he would recommend his publications George Washington’s Sacred Fire and Wall of Misconception, or his lecture “The American Presbyterian Experience of Religious Liberty and the American Amendments to the Westminster Confession.” On the doctrine of Scripture, he recommends his recent work co-edited with Dr. Richard Gaffin Thy Word Is Still Truth, which is a survey of essential writings on the doctrine of Scripture from the Reformation to today.

It is Dr. Lillback’s pleasure, as president, to host a variety of prominent teachers and speakers at Westminster, which he will also share on this site. For example, it was his joy to help establish the Richard B. Gaffin Lectures on Theology, Culture, and Mission, an annual lecture series in honor of the great biblical theologian and Westminster professor emeritus Dr. Richard Gaffin. Past lecturers include Bruce Waltke, Peter Jensen, Robert Letham, Al Mohler, D. A. Carson, John Piper, and more.

Education

  • PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary, 1985
  • ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1978
  • BA, Cedarville College, 1974

Church Ministry

Dr. Lillback has been ordained in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC), and holds his present credentials as teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

Teaching and Professional History

  • Senior Editor, Unio cum Christo, 2015–present
  • President, Westminster Theological Seminary, 2005–present
  • Professor of Historical Theology and Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary, 2005–present
  • President, The Providence Forum, 1999–present
  • Professor, Philadelphia Theological Seminary, 1995–1999
  • Adjunct professor of Historical Theology and Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary, 1986–1995
  • Pastoral ministry, Delaware and Pennsylvania, including Proclamation Presbyterian Church, 1982–2009
  • Lecturer in Historical Theology and Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary, 1981

Courses

  • The Life and Thought of John Calvin (CH763)
  • Lutheran Orthodoxy
  • Doctrine of the Christian Life
  • Covenant Theology
  • Continental Confessions
  • Reformation Church History (CH311)

Other Online Resources

  • Power of the Word
  • The Protestant Revolt
  • The Providence Forum
  • International Journal of Reformed Theology and Life: Unio Cum Christo

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A Covenantal Vision for Global Mission

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Peter Lillback

Thy Word Is Still Truth

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Wall of Misconception: Does the Separation of Church and State Mean the Separation of God and Government?

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George Washington's Sacred Fire

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A Covenantal Vision for Global Mission

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Thy Word Is Still Truth

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Wall of Misconception: Does the Separation of Church and State Mean the Separation of God and Government?

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George Washington's Sacred Fire

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Peter Lillback

Binding of God: Calvin's Role in the Development of Covenant Theology

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Liberty and Religious Freedom

Liberty and Religious Freedom

Peter Lillback, president of Westminster, traces the history of persecution of the church, concluding with a call to preserve America's legacy of religious freedom.

Peter Lillback

November 5, 2024

ARTICLE

In Memory of Harry Reeder

In Memory of Harry Reeder

Peter Lillback

May 19, 2023

ARTICLE

In Memory of Tim Keller

In Memory of Tim Keller

Peter Lillback

May 19, 2023

ARTICLE

Why Public Theology?

Why Public Theology?

"Additionally, the matter of public theology at Westminster was greatly clarified by our concern to maintain our position on the sanctity of life in the face of the pro-abortion demands of the Affordable Care Act."

Peter Lillback

December 1, 2022

MAGAZINE

Imagining a Far Greater Campus

Imagining a Far Greater Campus

"This far greater vision enables us not just to imagine Westminster’s campus of the future, but to begin building it, brick by brick."

Peter Lillback

December 28, 2021

ARTICLE

Foreword to Christianity & Liberalism

Foreword to Christianity & Liberalism

Peter Lillback

June 14, 2019

BLOG

St. Peter's Principles #79: The Main Thing is to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

St. Peter's Principles #79: The Main Thing is to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

Peter Lillback

May 10, 2019

BLOG

Point of Contact: Claim Your Creed, and Know Where It’s Taking You

Point of Contact: Claim Your Creed, and Know Where It’s Taking You

Everyone has a creed.

Peter Lillback

January 31, 2024

ARTICLE

Stupendous Supernaturalism: The Century-old Gospel Heart of Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism

Stupendous Supernaturalism: The Century-old Gospel Heart of Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism

Liberalism rejects the supernatural reality of true Christianity.

Peter Lillback

January 31, 2024

MAGAZINE

Imagining a Far Greater Campus

Imagining a Far Greater Campus

"This far greater vision enables us not just to imagine Westminster’s campus of the future, but to begin building it, brick by brick."

Peter Lillback

December 28, 2021

ARTICLE

Why Public theology?

Why Public theology?

"Additionally, the matter of public theology at Westminster was greatly clarified by our concern to maintain our position on the sanctity of life in the face of the pro-abortion demands of the Affordable Care Act."

Peter Lillback

December 1, 2022

MAGAZINE

WATCH

The Pastor in the Modern World: Episode 3: Gregory of Nazianzus: The Pastor as Physician of Souls

The Pastor in the Modern World: Episode 3: Gregory of Nazianzus: The Pastor as Physician of Souls

The third installment of The Pastor and the Modern World podcast.

Peter Lillback

September 27, 2022

PODCAST

The Fifth Commandment

The Fifth Commandment

Peter Lillback

October 25, 2017

CHAPEL

Our Own Righteousness: Matthew 5:43-6:4

Our Own Righteousness: Matthew 5:43-6:4

Peter Lillback

March 11, 2015

SERMON

Christian Freedom and the Public Square

Christian Freedom and the Public Square

Peter Lillback

November 5, 2014

BLOG

Left Behind? Covenants vs. Dispensations

Left Behind? Covenants vs. Dispensations

Peter Lillback

May 19, 2014

BLOG

LISTEN

The Founders and the Bible

The Founders and the Bible

The Aitken Bible to this day represents the fact that Congress [during colonial times] said, ‘Americans need to have the Bible. We recommend it to you, and you can tell all the people that Congress is behind it being shared with the people.'” –Dr. Peter Lillback Listen to Dr. Lillback discuss the creation of the Aitken Bible, in the first of a series of podcasts about the faith of America’s founding fathers. This podcast was recorded by Jerry Newcombe Radio.

Peter Lillback

August 26, 2020

BLOG

Prayer and the Foundations of Our National Government

Prayer and the Foundations of Our National Government

Peter Lillback

March 19, 2019

BLOG

Prayer and the Foundations of Our National Government

Prayer and the Foundations of Our National Government

Peter Lillback

March 19, 2019

EVENT

The Nicene Creed

The Nicene Creed

Peter Lillback

November 20, 2018

BLOG

The Creeds of Christendom

The Creeds of Christendom

Peter Lillback

November 15, 2018

BLOG

Our Own Righteousness

Our Own Righteousness

Peter Lillback

March 11, 2015

Christian Freedom and the Public Square

Christian Freedom and the Public Square

Peter Lillback

November 5, 2014

Left Behind? Q&A Part 2 - 11 of 11

Left Behind? Q&A Part 2 - 11 of 11

Peter Lillback

March 2, 2014

Left Behind? Covenants vs. Dispensations - 6 of 11

Left Behind? Covenants vs. Dispensations - 6 of 11

Peter Lillback

March 1, 2014

Left Behind? Why the Church Is the True Israel and Will You Be Left Behind? - 2 of 11

Left Behind? Why the Church Is the True Israel and Will You Be Left Behind? - 2 of 11

Peter Lillback

February 28, 2014

Return to Sender?

Return to Sender?

Peter Lillback

February 11, 2014

Prayer Changes Lives

Prayer Changes Lives

Peter Lillback

November 13, 2013

A Covenantal Compendium

A Covenantal Compendium

Peter Lillback

November 10, 2013

BLOG

Yes and Amen: Westminster's Passion with a Charge to the New Provost

Yes and Amen: Westminster's Passion with a Charge to the New Provost

Peter Lillback

September 11, 2013

Yes and Amen: Westminster’s Passion with a Charge to the New Provost

Yes and Amen: Westminster’s Passion with a Charge to the New Provost

Peter Lillback

September 11, 2013

BLOG

Parables – Luke 10, 18 and Matthew 25

Parables – Luke 10, 18 and Matthew 25

Peter Lillback

April 21, 2013

BLOG

Misplaced Trust

Misplaced Trust

Peter Lillback

April 17, 2013

American Heritage: The Bill of Rights

American Heritage: The Bill of Rights

Peter Lillback

March 14, 2013

BLOG

Parable Study

Parable Study

Peter Lillback

January 6, 2013

BLOG

Thoughts from Aleph to Nun

Thoughts from Aleph to Nun

Peter Lillback

November 28, 2012

Our Inner Glory Rejoices

Our Inner Glory Rejoices

Peter Lillback

October 17, 2012

The Benediction of Wisdom

The Benediction of Wisdom

Peter Lillback

May 2, 2012

American Heritage: John Calvin, The Founding Reformer of America

American Heritage: John Calvin, The Founding Reformer of America

Peter Lillback

March 1, 2012

BLOG

Perseverance in Light of Christ's Promise

Perseverance in Light of Christ's Promise

Peter Lillback

February 22, 2012

Buy the Truth and Sell it Not

Buy the Truth and Sell it Not

Peter Lillback

November 9, 2011

Van Til’s Place in the History of Modern and Reformed Thought

Van Til’s Place in the History of Modern and Reformed Thought

Peter Lillback

October 20, 2011

BLOG

Exegetical and Theological Basis For Presuppositionalism

Exegetical and Theological Basis For Presuppositionalism

Peter Lillback

October 20, 2011

BLOG

God's Glory in the Storm

God's Glory in the Storm

Peter Lillback

October 19, 2011

Jesus Christ: History's Greatest Educator

Jesus Christ: History's Greatest Educator

Peter Lillback

August 21, 2011

American Heritage: George Whitefield—Political and Spiritual Influence

American Heritage: George Whitefield—Political and Spiritual Influence

Peter Lillback

February 24, 2011

BLOG

Let Justice Roll Like a River

Let Justice Roll Like a River

Peter Lillback

February 8, 2011

Remembering Dr. Oak

Remembering Dr. Oak

Peter Lillback

September 9, 2010

How Christian was George Washington?

How Christian was George Washington?

Peter Lillback

May 21, 2010

BLOG

The American Presbyterian Experience of Religious Liberty and the American Amendments to the Westminster Confession

The American Presbyterian Experience of Religious Liberty and the American Amendments to the Westminster Confession

Peter Lillback

April 14, 2010

BLOG

The Role of the Church in Society: Francis Scheaffer Revisited

The Role of the Church in Society: Francis Scheaffer Revisited

Peter Lillback

March 18, 2010

BLOG

The Prophetic Ministry of Christ

The Prophetic Ministry of Christ

Peter Lillback

March 17, 2010

The Very Words of Westminster

The Very Words of Westminster

Peter Lillback

February 5, 2010

BLOG

Becoming a Good Minister of Jesus Christ

Becoming a Good Minister of Jesus Christ

Peter Lillback

September 16, 2009

An Introduction to the Founding Faculty of Westminster

An Introduction to the Founding Faculty of Westminster

Peter Lillback

April 22, 2009

BLOG

Reformation and Apologetics: Calvin’s Presuppositional Apologetic

Reformation and Apologetics: Calvin’s Presuppositional Apologetic

Peter Lillback

April 21, 2009

BLOG

The Needy Search

The Needy Search

Peter Lillback

February 11, 2009

Prayer from the Heart of a Perfect Man

Prayer from the Heart of a Perfect Man

Peter Lillback

October 1, 2008

2008 Opening Convocation

2008 Opening Convocation

Peter Lillback

September 4, 2008

Unity in Diversity

Unity in Diversity

Peter Lillback

April 9, 2008

Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism

Peter Lillback

April 8, 2008

BLOG

Canons of Dort—TULIP

Canons of Dort—TULIP

Peter Lillback

April 8, 2008

BLOG

God's Spiritual Provision for Leaders

God's Spiritual Provision for Leaders

Peter Lillback

February 6, 2008

Man of God

Man of God

Peter Lillback

September 19, 2007

Love Never Fails, Even Though Christians Do

Love Never Fails, Even Though Christians Do

Peter Lillback

October 15, 2006

Messenger of the Covenant

Messenger of the Covenant

Peter Lillback

September 13, 2006

The Very Words of Westminster

The Very Words of Westminster

Peter Lillback

September 1, 2006

An Introduction to the Founding Faculty of Westminster

An Introduction to the Founding Faculty of Westminster

Peter Lillback

May 25, 2006

State of Westminster Address

State of Westminster Address

Peter Lillback

February 8, 2006

Inaugural Address

Inaugural Address

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2005

Pray and Not Give Up

Pray and Not Give Up

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2005

The American Presbyterian Experience of Religious Liberty and the American Amendments to the Westminster Confession

The American Presbyterian Experience of Religious Liberty and the American Amendments to the Westminster Confession

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2004

Reformation Church History: Counter Reformation III - 25 of 27

Reformation Church History: Counter Reformation III - 25 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Radical Reformation I - 20 of 27

Reformation Church History: Radical Reformation I - 20 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Radical Reformation III - 22 of 27

Reformation Church History: Radical Reformation III - 22 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: English Reformation II - 15 of 27

Reformation Church History: English Reformation II - 15 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Counter Reformation I - 23 of 27

Reformation Church History: Counter Reformation I - 23 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Synod of Dordt II - 27 of 27

Reformation Church History: Synod of Dordt II - 27 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Calvin and Covenental Theology - 19 of 27

Reformation Church History: Calvin and Covenental Theology - 19 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Synod of Dordt I - 26 of 27

Reformation Church History: Synod of Dordt I - 26 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Counter Reformation II - 24 of 27

Reformation Church History: Counter Reformation II - 24 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Radical Reformation II - 21 of 27

Reformation Church History: Radical Reformation II - 21 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Lutheran Expansion IV - 9 of 27

Reformation Church History: Lutheran Expansion IV - 9 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: English Reformation I - 14 of 27

Reformation Church History: English Reformation I - 14 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Lutheran Expansion II - 7 of 27

Reformation Church History: Lutheran Expansion II - 7 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Puritan Ethics I - 16 of 27

Reformation Church History: Puritan Ethics I - 16 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Swiss Reformation--Calvin, Zwingli, Knox I - 10 of 27

Reformation Church History: Swiss Reformation--Calvin, Zwingli, Knox I - 10 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Puritan Ethics II - 17 of 27

Reformation Church History: Puritan Ethics II - 17 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: French Reformation - 18 of 27

Reformation Church History: French Reformation - 18 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Lutheran Expansion I - 6 of 27

Reformation Church History: Lutheran Expansion I - 6 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Lutheran Expansion III - 8 of 27

Reformation Church History: Lutheran Expansion III - 8 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Swiss Reformation--Calvin, Zwingli, Knox IV - 13 of 27

Reformation Church History: Swiss Reformation--Calvin, Zwingli, Knox IV - 13 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Swiss Reformation--Calvin, Zwingli, Knox II - 11 of 27

Reformation Church History: Swiss Reformation--Calvin, Zwingli, Knox II - 11 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Swiss Reformation--Calvin, Zwingli, Knox III - 12 of 27

Reformation Church History: Swiss Reformation--Calvin, Zwingli, Knox III - 12 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Martin Luther III - 5 of 27

Reformation Church History: Martin Luther III - 5 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Martin Luther I - 3 of 27

Reformation Church History: Martin Luther I - 3 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Martin Luther II - 4 of 27

Reformation Church History: Martin Luther II - 4 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Interpreting the Reformation - 2 of 27

Reformation Church History: Interpreting the Reformation - 2 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Reformation Church History: Overview - 1 of 27

Reformation Church History: Overview - 1 of 27

Peter Lillback

January 1, 2001

Guarding Against the Heart of Adultery

Guarding Against the Heart of Adultery

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Continental Confessions: Ordo Salutis and Sanctification, French and Belgic Confessions - 8 of 10

Continental Confessions: Ordo Salutis and Sanctification, French and Belgic Confessions - 8 of 10

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Continental Confessions: First Helvetic, Geneva, and Augsburg Confessions II - 5 of 10

Continental Confessions: First Helvetic, Geneva, and Augsburg Confessions II - 5 of 10

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Continental Confessions: First Helvetic, Geneva, and Augsburg Confessions I - 4 of 10

Continental Confessions: First Helvetic, Geneva, and Augsburg Confessions I - 4 of 10

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Continental Confessions: Calvin's Consensus Tigurinus - 6 of 10

Continental Confessions: Calvin's Consensus Tigurinus - 6 of 10

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Continental Confessions: Foundational Documents II - 3 of 10

Continental Confessions: Foundational Documents II - 3 of 10

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Continental Confessions: Heidelberg Catechism - 9 of 10

Continental Confessions: Heidelberg Catechism - 9 of 10

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Continental Confessions: Foundational Documents I - 2 of 10

Continental Confessions: Foundational Documents I - 2 of 10

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Continental Confessions: The Canons of Dort, TULIP - 10 of 10

Continental Confessions: The Canons of Dort, TULIP - 10 of 10

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Continental Confessions: Second Helvetic Confession - 7 of 10

Continental Confessions: Second Helvetic Confession - 7 of 10

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Canons of Dort - TULIP

Canons of Dort - TULIP

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

The Role of the Church in Society: Francis Scheaffer Revisited

The Role of the Church in Society: Francis Scheaffer Revisited

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

Continental Confessions: Introduction, 1530 Statement, Confessions, and Huguenots - 1 of 10

Continental Confessions: Introduction, 1530 Statement, Confessions, and Huguenots - 1 of 10

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1998

How Christian was George Washington?

How Christian was George Washington?

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1996

Covenant Theology: Zwingli et. al. Versus Luther I - 6 of 13

Covenant Theology: Zwingli et. al. Versus Luther I - 6 of 13

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1996

Covenant Theology: Early Origins of Covenant Theology II - 3 of 13

Covenant Theology: Early Origins of Covenant Theology II - 3 of 13

Peter Lillback

January 1, 1996

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