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Savoy Declaration
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The Westminster Confession of Faith
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1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith
Summarium Fidei Christianae Filipinas
A Summary of the Christian Faith of the Philippines.
The Summarium Fidei Christianae Filipinas 2026 does not seek to introduce novel teachings. Instead, it follows the well-trodden path of faithful formulators of older confessions. It is a work built upon the enduring theological frameworks of foundational documents such as the Savoy Declaration, the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. However, this confession is more than a simple restatement of past doctrines. It is a living document, with distinct features designed to address pressing issues and challenges facing the Church today. Addressing Contemporary Challenges. The Summarium includes several new or expanded chapters that tackle modern theological and societal concerns head-on. These additions aim to provide clear biblical guidance in an increasingly complex world:
Chapter 14: Seven paragraphs have been added to combat the errors of the Carnal Christian Theory, Easy-Believism, the unbiblical practice of the formulaic Sinner's Prayer, and altar call re-emphasizing the necessity of a truly transformative faith.
Chapter 15: A new paragraph has been included to highlight the inseparable link between repentance and faith as essential components of salvation.
Chapter 22: Eight paragraphs have been added to address the contemporary church’s over-reliance on loud and upbeat music to manipulate emotions, distinguishing true worship from mere emotionalism.
Chapter 25: This is an entirely new chapter dedicated to counter the influence of leftism and the social gospel, reaffirming the Church's primary mission of gospel proclamation.
Chapter 27: This is also an entirely new chapter dedicated to provide a clear biblical stance against homosexual and other perverse practices and the LGBTQ+ agenda, upholding God's design for human sexuality.
Chapter 28: This, too, is a completely new chapter dedicated to outlining the God-ordained roles within the family and society, providing a blueprint for a biblically ordered life.
Chapter 29: This is another completely new chapter that establishes the sanctity of human life and provides a comprehensive theological framework for addressing the tragedy of abortion.
Chapter 30: A new paragraph is added to introduce the concept of connectionalism. Though not explicitly named in the Bible, connectionalism is highly implicit in several passages that describe the unity and interdependence of the early Christian church. A Feast for the Body of Christ.
All in all, the Summarium Fidei Christianae Filipinas 2026 contains 36 chapters for the Body of Christ to feast on. This comprehensive confession of faith is designed to be a rich and nourishing resource, providing a solid foundation of biblical truth for believers in the Philippines and beyond.
May the Lord, in His sovereign grace, use this Summarium Fidei Christianae Filipinas 2026 to edify the Church of the Risen Christ, building up believers in sound doctrine and passionate devotion, all for the glory of the Triune Jehovah alone!