The Jerusalem Chamber was . . . the meeting place of the Westminster Assembly,
the committee of theologians appointed by Parliament in 1643 to reform the Church of England. Among the documents to emerge from the Assembly was the Westminster Confession, which was to be the definitive doctrinal statement of English Puritanism.
--The Dean and Chapter of Westminster
The Confessions of Our Faith Standard English Edition
With a new historical introduction by Dr. David Calhoun and editing by Rev. Brian Kinney, we are proud to present the first Standard English Edition of the Westminster Standards.
What exactly do we mean by "Standard English"? We mean as "we commonly talk today." Since we longer use the King James English in everyday conversation, it is reasonable that we should study the doctrines of the Reformed Faith in the accepted language of our day. For instance, we no longer use words and phrases such as maketh, giveth, withal, sundry times, divers manner, etc. These and other words and phrases have been edited to reflect standard English usage. All theological terms, however, have been retained because they are standard Biblical words.
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Studies in the Westminster Shorter
Catechism
Vol. 1
About This Work
The Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter Catechism which grew out of it are statements of doctrine which many people believe to be the best summary of what God has revealed to us through His Word. Our goal is that by entering into this study, you will gain a better understanding of the teaching that is called the Reformed faith, and that through this understanding, these doctrines will bring much peace and comfort to your life in Christ.
Endorsement
The Westminster Shorter Catechism has served for many years as an instrument to help believers understand the truths of Scripture but its brevity on each question leaves room for further study. Paula Rodriguez's Bible studies on the Catechism is meeting this need. I highly recommend them.
--Jerry Bridges, author, The Pursuit of Holiness
Westminster Daily Devotional
"It has been my privilege to sit under the ministry of Gordon Reed in my childhood, to benefit from his mentoring as his junior colleague while teaching in seminary, to serve as his assistant in a local church, and to work on the board of Word Ministries with him. The combination of work ethic, giftedness, power in the pulpit and personal pastoral focus in his ministry in the churches, is singular in my experience. He is a master teacher, faithful preacher and spiritual father to thousands. Having read and used his superb material on the Shorter Catechism for years, I enthusiastically commend The Westminster Daily Devotional. Dr. Reed loves the faith once-delivered and the Savior once delivered up, and loves to lead others into the true and saving knowledge of the Savior and his truth."
Ligon Duncan, Sr. Pastor
First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi
The Reason for Heaven
William Hendriksen's book ... is more timely today than when it was first written 45 years ago. Based solidly on Scripture, this book is a helpful corrective to much of the speculative writing on the rapture and the second coming of Christ that is so popular today
--Jerry Bridges
"What
destructive fancies and wild speculations would be avoided if only the
church followed Hendriksen's wise guidance."
--Geoff Thomas
"In
a time when all the fantasy and imagination of the Left Behind Series
has caused much confusion about end times, reprinting Hendriksen's book
at this moment is timely."
Confessions of Our Faith
Arabic Translation
Dr. Bassam Chedid
Translator
A new publication of the Westminster Standards, Confessions of Our Faith (Arabic),
known as The Children Of Abraham Edition, is based on the Burgess
manuscript and the Caruthers edition, with minor exceptions added by the
First American Presbyterian Assembly of 1789 and the First General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America.
This new volume shares the blessing with other children of Abraham in their own language. May the blessing of Abraham spread far and wide!
--Robert C. (Ric) Cannada, Chancellor
& CEO, RTS
"If there's anything more foundational for Arabic speaking people-assuming their contribution of Arabic numerals and the availability of the Bible itself-it's hard to imagine what it might be other than the Confession and Catechism. Bravo!"
--Joel Belz, WORLD Magazine
Studies in the Westminster Shorter Catechism
Vol. 2
Endorsements
" Outstanding! The worship of God is serious business." Your statement summarizes your approach to the Decalogue and to the Christian life. I am thankful for this & commend it. Great work and thoroughly Biblical.
--Mike Milton, President
RTS, Charlotte
"Real help for learning and teaching the first half of the Shorter Catechism will be found here."
--J.I. Packer
The Westminster Shorter Catechism has served for many years as an instrument to help believers understand the truths of Scripture, but its brevity on each question leaves room for further study. Paula Rodriguez's Bible studies on the Catechism is meeting this need. I highly recommend them.
--Jerry Bridges, author
The Pursuit of Holiness
