Truths We Confess

The Westminster Confession of Faith is one of the most precise and comprehensive statements of biblical Christianity, and it is treasured by believers around the world. Dr. R.C. Sproul has called it one of the most important confessions of faith ever penned, and it has helped generations of Christians understand and defend what they believe.In Truths We Confess, Dr. Sproul introduces readers to this remarkable confession, explaining its insights and applying them to modern life. In his signature easy-to-understand style and with his conviction that everyone’s a theologian, he provides valuable commentary that will serve churches and individual Christians as they strive to better understand the eternal truths of Scripture. As he walks through the confession line by line, Dr. Sproul shows how the doctrines of the Bible―from creation to covenant, sin to salvation―fit together to the glory of God. This accessible volume is designed to help you deepen your knowledge of God’s Word and answer the question, What do you believe?

1. Opening Credits
2. Foreword by Sinclair B. Ferguson
3. Preface
4. Westminster Confession of Faith 1: Of the Holy Scripture
5. Westminster Confession of Faith 2: Of God, and of the Holy Trinity
6. Westminster Confession of Faith 3: Of God’s Eternal Decree
7. Westminster Confession of Faith 4: Of Creation
8. Westminster Confession of Faith 5: Of Providence
9. Westminster Confession of Faith 6: Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment Thereof
10. Westminster Confession of Faith 7: Of God’s Covenant with Man
11. Westminster Confession of Faith 8: Of Christ the Mediator
12. Westminster Confession of Faith 9: Of Free Will
13. Westminster Confession of Faith 10: Of Effectual Calling
14. Westminster Confession of Faith 11: Of Justification
15. Westminster Confession of Faith 12: Of Adoption
16. Westminster Confession of Faith 13: Of Sanctification
17. Westminster Confession of Faith 14: Of Saving Faith
18. Westminster Confession of Faith 15: Of Repentance unto Life
19. Westminster Confession of Faith 16: Of Good Works
20. Westminster Confession of Faith 17: Of the Perseverance of the Saints
21. Westminster Confession of Faith 18: Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation
22. Westminster Confession of Faith 19: Of the Law of God
23. Westminster Confession of Faith 20: Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience
24. Westminster Confession of Faith 21: Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day
25. Westminster Confession of Faith 22: Of Lawful Oaths and Vows
26. Westminster Confession of Faith 23: Of the Civil Magistrate
27. Westminster Confession of Faith 24: Of Marriage and Divorce
28. Westminster Confession of Faith 25: Of the Church
29. Westminster Confession of Faith 26: Of the Communion of Saints
30. Westminster Confession of Faith 27: Of the Sacraments
31. Westminster Confession of Faith 28: Of Baptism
32. Westminster Confession of Faith 29: Of the Lord’s Supper
33. Westminster Confession of Faith 30: Of Church Censures
34. Westminster Confession of Faith 31: Of Synods and Councils
35. Westminster Confession of Faith 32: Of the State of Men after Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead
36. Westminster Confession of Faith 33: Of the Last Judgment
37. Closing Credits

R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul was an American Reformed theologian and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. Known for his remarkable ability to effectively communicate deep, practical truths from the Bible, Sproul left an enduring legacy in theology. R.C.’s impact was evident through his diverse roles and accomplishments. He founded Ligonier Ministries, a renowned organization named after the Ligonier Valley near Pittsburgh, where it originated as a study center for college and seminary students. Additionally, he served as the first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and the first president of Reformation Bible College. Beyond his ministries, Sproul's influence extended through various platforms. He could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast, captivating audiences not only in the United States but also internationally. Under his guidance, Ligonier Ministries played a pivotal role in the production of the Ligonier Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which later evolved into the influential 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. R.C. Sproul’s contributions earned him the reputation as "the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century."