Our complete statement of faith is located on our website.
The Church’s final and ultimate authority is the Word of God. There are, however, explanations of biblical doctrine which have served the church throughout its history. The classic and Reformed confessions/creeds of the church have been born out of moments of much-needed clarity. They have also helped the church define orthodoxy, informed its worship, and provided it with a trusted exposition of the gospel of Christ.
While they are not inspired or authoritative, they are helpful. As elders of The Rock Church, we have affirmed the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession to assist us in pursuing Reformed orthodoxy. While affirming this confession is not required for membership, we have found it helpful to provide clarity where our statement of faith does not.
Historically, churches have found it necessary to craft statements that clarify what the Bible says about specific issues, given the cultural moment. We are in a cultural moment that demands we clarify what the Bible says about itself, gender, and sexuality. So, we affirm several statements as guardrails not equal to the Word of God.
Complete Statement of Faith & 1689 Confession
Throughout history, Christian creeds and confessions of faith have helped the church of Jesus Christ stand firm on the Word of God. This collection includes several historic creeds and confessions and commentary conveying their importance for Christians today. The church has never been without a confession or creed.
List of Creeds
The Church’s final and ultimate authority is the Word of God. There are, however, explanations of biblical doctrine which have served the church throughout its history. The classic and Reformed confessions/creeds of the church have been born out of moments of much-needed clarity. They have also helped the church define orthodoxy, informed its worship, and provided it with a trusted exposition of the gospel of Christ.
While they are not inspired or authoritative, they are helpful. As elders of The Rock Church, we have affirmed the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession to assist us in pursuing Reformed orthodoxy. While affirming this confession is not required for membership, we have found it helpful to provide clarity where our statement of faith does not.
Historically, churches have found it necessary to craft statements that clarify what the Bible says about specific issues, given the cultural moment. We are in a cultural moment that demands we clarify what the Bible says about itself, gender, and sexuality. So, we affirm several statements as guardrails not equal to the Word of God.
Complete Statement of Faith & 1689 Confession
Throughout history, Christian creeds and confessions of faith have helped the church of Jesus Christ stand firm on the Word of God. This collection includes several historic creeds and confessions and commentary conveying their importance for Christians today. The church has never been without a confession or creed.
List of Creeds
Christians have always written and cherished summaries of their beliefs. The Bible records the earliest of these confessions of faith (1 Tim 3:16). Then, the early post-Apostolic church produced definitive statements of essential Christian belief, such as the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, still considered benchmarks of orthodoxy. In the centuries that have followed, Christians have continued to produce confessions: the Augsburg Confession (1530), the Thirty-Nine Articles (1562), the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), the London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), and so on. The church has never been without a confession or creed.
5 Things You Should Know about Creeds
5 Things You Should Know about Creeds