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Modern Confession examines 20th and 21st-century confessional documents — the Barmen Declaration, the Lausanne Covenant, and other modern statements of Christian faith and mission.
Modern Confession
Contemporary Statements of Faith
About The Modern Confession
Everything you need to understand this historic confession — its origins, its theology, and its enduring place in the life of the Church.
Ancient Roots
The Modern Confession is one of the Church's most enduring statements of faith, shaped by real theological controversy and refined by centuries of use.
Theological Clarity
The Modern Confession answers the most essential questions of the Christian faith — who God is, who Christ is, and what the Church believes together. Explore it article by article.
One Faith, Shared Heritage
With 33,000 denominations and one Church, the historic creeds are our common ground. This site exists to make that shared heritage clearly explained and freely available to every believer, student, and seeker.
Why This Site Exists
Modern Confession examines 20th and 21st-century confessional documents — the Barmen Declaration, the Lausanne Covenant, and other modern statements of Christian faith and mission.
The Heavenly Network, in partnership with The Christian Chain, has developed this network of Church Creed and Confession sites in order to make the historic faith of the Church clearly explained, faithfully presented, and freely accessible to every believer, student, and seeker who wants to understand what the whole Church has always believed together.
This site is a scholarly, non-denominational reference site dedicated to the study of Modern Confession. Our mission is to make The Confession accessible, academically rigorous, and contextually explained for Christians, theology students, church leaders, and researchers worldwide.
Editorial Standards
- All historical sources and translations are cited and attributed.
- Content is written in an academic, accessible tone for both lay and scholarly readers.
- We are committed to interfaith respect and avoid denominational bias or doctrinal debate.
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Ephesians 4:4–6"There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call — one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all."
Ecumenical Tradition
Latest Articles
Explore our most recent writing on this creed — its history, theology, and ongoing significance for the church today.
The Belhar Confession: Justice, Unity, and Reconciliation
The Belhar Confession (1982) arose directly out of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Explore its three central affirmations and why they represent a landmark in Reformed confessional history.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 22, 2026
Writing New Confessions: Can the Church Still Confess in Our Age?
Can the church still write genuine confessions of faith today? The tradition says yes — and the challenges of our age demand it as much as any previous era.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 6, 2026
The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy: A Modern Confession of Scripture
In 1978, nearly 300 evangelical scholars gathered in Chicago to produce a definitive statement on the inerrancy of Scripture. Here's what they said and why it matters.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 30, 2026