Why We Use A Historic Confession
Why We Use An Established Confession of Faith
There are at least 7 practical reasons that a church should use a written confession of faith.
It is an expression of pre-commitment to orthodox historic biblical Christianity.
It is a guide in times of doctrinal uncertainty or controversy.
It is a declaration of what is to be expected in the preaching and teaching ministry of the church.
It promotes the unity of the church by giving a body of core beliefs
It is an outline of comprehensive systematic Bible study
It is a standard of doctrinal soundness in selection of teachers and elders.
It is instructive in church order and discipline
