Historic Creeds & Confessions

Explore the foundational texts of Christian faith

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Additional creeds and confessions we're considering

Heidelberg Catechism

1563

129 questions and answers teaching Reformed theology through comfort and assurance

Athanasian Creed

5th-6th Century

A detailed statement on the Trinity and the incarnation of Christ

Westminster Confession of Faith

1646

The full confession covering all aspects of Reformed doctrine in 33 chapters

Luther's Small Catechism

1529

Martin Luther's foundational teaching on Christian basics for families

Chalcedonian Definition

451 AD

The declaration on the two natures of Christ from the Council of Chalcedon

Baltimore Catechism

1885

Traditional Catholic catechism teaching the fundamentals of the faith

Catechism of the Catholic Church

1992

Comprehensive summary of Catholic doctrine and teaching

1689 London Baptist Confession

1689

Baptist confession of faith based on Reformed theology

Thirty-Nine Articles

1571

Anglican confession defining the doctrine of the Church of England

Belgic Confession

1561

Reformed confession from the Low Countries with 37 articles

Canons of Dort

1619

Reformed statement on salvation and grace from the Synod of Dort

Augsburg Confession

1530

Primary Lutheran confession presented to Emperor Charles V