Our Common Confession

Nathan Nocchi had the pleasure of connecting with Mike Congrove, David Kaya, and Matt Jones of Empower One. In addition to the stories told and information provided in this interview, you can learn more about Empower One by visiting empower-one.org.

Dr. Vern Poythress shares about how Bible translation is critical to fulfilling the Great Commission.

Vice President of Stewardship Jerry Timmis writes a tribute to a benefactor of William Tyndale.

President Peter A. Lillback writes a tribute to William Tyndale.

Peter Christian Moore, (PhD, WTS) contributed a work of poetry to Westminster Magazine 6.1.

In this interview, Nathan Nocchi chats with Ray Cwiertniewicz, a Westminster alumnus, about his work at Philadelphia Classical School (PCS).

Shortly after the establishment of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (then known as the Presbyterian Church of America), Ned B. Stonehouse penned this (adapted) article to announce the adoption of the 1788 form of the Westminster Confession of Faith as its official confessional document.

An emphasis on good doctrine, far from being at odds with missions, is critical to healthy and effective mission work.

Nathan Nocchi, Managing Editor of Westminster Magazine, shares how a seventeenth-century theological conflict shows that creeds help to guard the church against heresy.

Anna Sylvestre sat down with Todd Rester, Associate Professor of Church History, to talk about his academic background and current projects, as well as the importance of creeds.

Dr. Mark Garcia writes on "what is happening when the church faithfully confesses that she believes the truth of 'Lord Jesus Christ' and uses particular words like those of Nicaea to do so[.]"

 Dr. Richard Gaffin writes on the Third Person of the Trinity: "To confess with the Nicene Creed, 'the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life,' is to confess what is true, in large part, because of the truth already confessed that 'the only-begotten Son of God … for us and our salvation came down from heaven,' with all that is then further confessed about the incarnate Son."

Dr. Stephen Coleman discusses eschatology as articulated in the Nicene Creed, writing "Christ’s work is not finished with his resurrection or even his ascension. It is not until Christ returns that his work on earth will come to its consummation."

Dr. David O. Filson explores the theological significance of Christ's ascension into heaven.

Dr. David Garner writes, "The living God is the acting God. Only this one true God in three Persons delivers the one true hope. He alone saves sinners."

Dr. Blake Franze reflects on Christ's incarnation as articulated in the Creed.

Dr. Brandon Crowe, Professor of New Testament writes on the doctrine of the Son in the Nicene Creed: "The Nicene Creed’s careful statements about Jesus are not simply for classrooms and academics. These statements are necessary to guard the truth of the gospel message itself."

Sinclair B. Ferguson writes on who “God the Father Almighty” is, and what it means to be called his children: Thus the opening words of the Nicene Creed become the foundation for a life of trust and quiet poise even in a fallen world. For if you are a Christian, the Almighty Creator of all things both visible and invisible is in fact your Father.

Dr. Alfred Poirier writes on how his experiences in the church displayed the necessity for creeds, and shares how the first creeds are found in Scripture.