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Originally Posted by larryjf It is being created by the WRF.
As the WRF is not Presbyterian, but more broadly Reformed, it will not be specifically designed for the Presbyterian denomination.
It is also meant to be a statement of faith, not a confession of faith as such, nor a catechism. One of the purposes is to address modern issues that may not be found in the historical confessions. Another purpose is to have a more broadly define Reformed theology that transcends denominational distinctives.
Much of the historic confessions dealt with Protestants in opposition to Catholics. Our modern times also have the Church fighting Islam, Atheism, and numerous other "points of view" that the new statement of faith will seek to address. |
I think that is why my denomination - the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland - has a Testimony in addition to the Westminster Standards, so that matters not addressed (in great detail) in the WCF can be expanded upon.
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