Theology of Westminster Standards

Course Introduction

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To become acquainted with the scope of the course To have a deeper understanding of the historical context behind the Westminster Confession To be able to articulate reasons for confessionalism

The Historical Context of the WCF

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To become acquainted with the scope of the course To have a deeper understanding of the historical context behind the Westminster Confession To be able to articulate reasons for confessionalism

A Case for Confessionalism

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To become acquainted with the scope of the course To have a deeper understanding of the historical context behind the Westminster Confession To be able to articulate reasons for confessionalism

Chapter 1: Holy Scripture

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To know the attributes of Scripture To understand how it is known that Scripture is the Word of God To be able to explain the doctrine of God To be able to articulate the doctrine of the Trinity

Chapter 2: God the Trinity

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To know the attributes of Scripture To understand how it is known that Scripture is the Word of God To be able to explain the doctrine of God To be able to articulate the doctrine of the Trinity

Chapter 3: God's Eternal Decree and Chapter 5: Providence

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To be able to explain the dynamics of predestination To understand the extent of God’s providence To understand how God’s providence and human action fit together

Chapter 4: Creation

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To be able to articulate the biblical doctrine of creation To know the consequences of the fall of Adam To understand the multiple dynamics of free will

Chapter 6: The Fall of Man

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To be able to articulate the biblical doctrine of creation To know the consequences of the fall of Adam To understand the multiple dynamics of free will

Chapter 9: Free Will

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To be able to articulate the biblical doctrine of creation To know the consequences of the fall of Adam To understand the multiple dynamics of free will

Chapter 7: God's Covenant with Man

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To be able to explain the necessity of covenant in God relating to man To learn what a covenant is in the Bible To understand the relation of the covenant of works and grace To comprehend the dynamics of the covenant of grace under the law and gospel

Chapter 8: Christ the Mediator

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To understand what it means that Christ is Mediator To become aware of several heresies relating to the nature of Christ To be able to discuss the unction and vocation of Christ as Mediator To know the doctrine relating to the application of Christ’s work as Mediator

Chapter 10: Effectual Calling

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To know the nature and subjects of effectual calling To understand how faith and justification fit together To be able to explain the relationship of sin to those justified To learn the benefits that belong to adoption To comprehend the effects of sanctification To be able to discuss the extent of sanctification

Chapter 11: Justification

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To know the nature and subjects of effectual calling To understand how faith and justification fit together To be able to explain the relationship of sin to those justified To learn the benefits that belong to adoption To comprehend the effects of sanctification To be able to discuss the extent of sanctification

Chapter 12: Adoption

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To know the nature and subjects of effectual calling To understand how faith and justification fit together To be able to explain the relationship of sin to those justified To learn the benefits that belong to adoption To comprehend the effects of sanctification To be able to discuss the extent of sanctification

Chapter 13: Sanctification

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

To know the nature and subjects of effectual calling To understand how faith and justification fit together To be able to explain the relationship of sin to those justified To learn the benefits that belong to adoption To comprehend the effects of sanctification To be able to discuss the extent of sanctification

Reformed Theological Seminary

Dr. J. Ligon Duncan

Course Introduction

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

The Historical Context of the WCF

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

A Case for Confessionalism

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 1: Holy Scripture

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 2: God the Trinity

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 3: God's Eternal Decree and Chapter 5: Providence

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 4: Creation

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 6: The Fall of Man

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 9: Free Will

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 7: God's Covenant with Man

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 8: Christ the Mediator

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 10: Effectual Calling

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 11: Justification

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 12: Adoption

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Chapter 13: Sanctification

March 1, 2023 • Dr. Ligon Duncan