Ambrose
Puritan Board Freshman
What are the important differences between the 39 Articles and the WCF?
Based on many of the comments I've read from Presbyterians, it seems that the consensus is that they are OK insofar as they go, but are viewed as a "lowest-common-denominator" type document as far as Reformed theology goes. Am I correct on that as representing the typical Presbyterian view?
For example in this thread, Bob Vigneault states:
So now as a former Baptist that has spent some time in the world of micro-Presbyterianism, what would be a good starting point for learning more about the 39 Articles, the Reformed Episcopal Church, and how they compare and contrast to the WCF and the Reformed Presbyterian denominations? Suggestions on books, essays, etc. would be appreciated as well as tips from the more learned here.
I ain't stupid, just ignorant.
Based on many of the comments I've read from Presbyterians, it seems that the consensus is that they are OK insofar as they go, but are viewed as a "lowest-common-denominator" type document as far as Reformed theology goes. Am I correct on that as representing the typical Presbyterian view?
For example in this thread, Bob Vigneault states:
"The Aglican church did not come out of the reformation. It is basically a popeless RCC that was born out of Henry VIII's illegal divorce of his first wife. Their 39 articles of confession do contain some elements of Calvinism but is really just one large compromise of anything goes doctrines."
So now as a former Baptist that has spent some time in the world of micro-Presbyterianism, what would be a good starting point for learning more about the 39 Articles, the Reformed Episcopal Church, and how they compare and contrast to the WCF and the Reformed Presbyterian denominations? Suggestions on books, essays, etc. would be appreciated as well as tips from the more learned here.
I ain't stupid, just ignorant.