Recovering the Reformed Confession: Our Theology, Piety, and Practice

Much of what passes as Reformed among our churches is not. As a class of churches that profess allegiance to Reformed theology, practice, and piety, we have drifted from our moorings. This book is written to facilitate change, specifically reformation according to Gods Word as summarized in the Reformed confessions. Review "While I am enthusiastic about what has been called the 'young Reformed awakening,' we still await a renaissance of genuinely confessional Reformed theology, piety, and practice. Scott Clark's historical work, diagnosis and critique, and constructive recommendations are all worth rigorous and respectful engagement. I welcome this robust entry into the discussion of what it means for us to be confessional and Reformed in the twenty-first century." --J. Ligon Duncan III, senior minister, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi "At a time when 'all that is solid melts in the air' and distinct colors fade to grey, R. Scott Clark reminds [...]us of the loveliness, depth, and richness of Reformed Christianity. Not only TULIP, but a confession that bears fruit in both faith and practice, the account that you will find in this book may challenge, but its point is not to be missed." --Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen professor of systematic theology and apologetics, Westminster Seminary California "In a day when many follow charming personalities, fundamentalism, heterodoxy, individualism, and postmodernity and attempt to commandeer the Reformed tradition, Dr. Clark brings a much-needed corrective. He bases a Reformed identity in its understanding of the Scriptures through its historic confessions and creeds and a robust understanding of historic Reformed worship. Well researched, thoughtfully presented, and provocative, this work is a must-read for ministers, elders, and anyone who claims to be Reformed." --J. V. Fesko, pastor, Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Woodstock, Georgia About the Author R. Scott Clark, D.Phil., (University of Oxford) is Associate Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at Westminster Seminary California, where he has taught since 1997. He is the author of Caspar Olevian and the Substance of the Covenant: The Double Benefit of Christ (2005), editor of and contributor to Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry: Essays by the Faculty of Westminster Seminary California (2007), and co-editor of and contributor to Protestant Scholasticism: Essays in Reassessment (1999). He is Associate Pastor of Oceanside United Reformed Church Formats : EPUB,MOBI