{"product_id":"the-theology-of-the-westminster-standards-historical-context-and-theological-insights","title":"The Theology of the Westminster Standards: Historical Context and Theological Insights","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, countless Christians have turned to the Westminster Standards for insights into the Christian faith. These renowned documents—first published in the middle of the 17th century—are widely regarded as some of the most beautifully written summaries of the Bible’s teaching ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChurch historian John Fesko walks readers through the background and theology of the Westminster Confession, the Larger Catechism, and the Shorter Catechism, helpfully situating them within their original context. Organized according to the major categories of systematic theology, this book utilizes quotations from other key works from the same time period to shed light on the history and significance of these influential documents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart of the Refo500 series.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Historical and Theological Context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Doctrine of Scripture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGod and the Decree\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovenant and Creation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Doctrine of Christ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJustification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSanctification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Law of God and the Christian Life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Church\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEschatology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConclusion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“One of the ways of demonstrating the abiding relevance of our confessions is to understand the conversations and debates from which they emerged. John Fesko has done precisely this. Digging around each plant in the Westminster garden, Fesko exposes the rich soil that still nourishes our faith and practice. I picked up this book expecting to find a resource to be consulted, but found myself reading the whole work through with rapt attention. There is gold in these hills!”\u003cbr\u003e—Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Finally we have a solid analysis and an expert portrayal of the theology of the Westminster Standards in which the time of its writing and its direct influence are also described. John Fesko has gathered an enormous amount of information that makes this book a sourcebook par excellence. He does the church and its theology a great favor with this overview, helping us to understand the Westminster Confession and catechisms not only in their theological context, but also in their relevance for today.”\u003cbr\u003e—Herman Selderhuis, Professor of Church History, Theological University Apeldoorn; President, The Reformation Research Consortium\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009795088695,"sku":"chp1789814042340","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8910\/4695\/files\/the-theology-of-the-westminster-standards-historical-context-and-theological-ins_1.jpg?v=1789814046","url":"https:\/\/effortlesschicclad.shop\/products\/the-theology-of-the-westminster-standards-historical-context-and-theological-insights","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}