I personally hold to the London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), however there is no doubt that the Westminster Confession of Faith is also an excellent summary of Christian doctrine. In many sections, the confessions are identical, word for word, though there are a few significant differences on some points. This overview lecture series is a great resource for those wishing to study the Westminster Confession.

Lecture 1: Dr. John Gerstner begins his series with Westminster’s view of Scripture.

Lecture 2: In this message, Dr. John Gerstner examines the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapters 2-3, Sec. 3 which concerns the doctrine of God and His eternal decrees.

Lecture 3: Here, Dr. John Gerstner examines the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapters 3, Sec. 4-Chapter 5, Sec. 1: teaching on the decrees of God, creation, and the providence of God.

Lecture 4: Here Dr. Gerstner examines the providence of God and the fall of man into sin.

Lecture 5: Dr. John Gerstner finishes his study of the corruption of fallen man. He also looks at God’s covenant dealings with man and Christ’s role as mediator.

Lecture 6: In this message, Dr. John Gerstner concludes his study of the mediatorial work of Christ, followed by a look at whether man’s will is free or not.

Lecture 7 – Chapter 10 – Chapter 12, which concern the doctrines of effectual calling, justification, and adoption.

Lecture 8, Chapter 13-Chapter 14, Sec. 2, which deal with the Westminster’s doctrine of sanctification and saving faith.

Lecture 9, Chapter 14, Sec.3 – Chapter 15, Sec. 5: the place of repentance in sanctification.

Lecture 10, Chapter 15, Sec. 6-Chapter 16, Sec. 3 – In this message, Dr. John Gerstner examines the place of good works in the life of the believer.

Lecture 11, Chapter 16, Sec. 4-7: – In this message, Dr. John Gerstner provides further examination on the Westminster’s teaching of good works.

Lecture 12, Chapter 17, Sec. 1-Chapter 18, Sec. 2 – Dr. John Gerstner studies the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints and begins to look at the evidence for assurance of salvation.

Lecture 13, Chapter 18, Sec. 3-Chapter 19, Sec. 5 – In this message, Dr. Gerstner finishes his look at the Westminster’s treatment of assurance and begins to examine the place of the law of God.

Lecture 14, Chapter 19, Sec. 6-Chapter 20, Sec. 4 – In this message, Dr. Gerstner completes his examination of God’s law and starts a study on the question of Christian liberty and conscience.

Lecture 15, Chapter 21, Sec. 1-6 – Dr. John Gerstner looks at the Westminster’s teaching regarding worship and the Sabbath.

Lecture 16, Chapter 21, Sec. 7-Chapter 22, Sec. 7 – Dr. Gerstner completes his examination of worship and the Sabbath and looks at the seriousness of oaths and vows.

Lecture 17, Chapter 23, Sec. 1-4: – Dr. Gerstner examines the teaching of the Westminster Confession on civil authorities.

Lecture 18, Chapter 24, Sec. 1-Chapter 25, Sec. 2 – Dr. John Gerstner examines the Westminster’s teaching regarding marriage and divorce and begins looking at the doctrine of the church.

Lecture 19, Chapter 24, Sec. 3-Chapter 27, Sec. 1 – Dr. John Gerstner explains the responsibility of believers to commune with one another.

Lecture 20, Chapter 27, Sec. 2-Chapter 28, Sec. 7 – Dr. John Gerstner further examines the sacraments.

Lecture 21, Chapter 29, Sec. 1-8 – Dr. John Gerstner examines the second sacrament, the Lord’s Supper.

Lecture 22, Chapter 30, Sec. 1-Chapter 31, Sec. 4 – Dr. John Gerstner takes a look at church discipline and the place of synods and councils in the life of the church.

Lecture 23, Chapter 32, Sec. 1-Chapter 33, Sec. 3 – Dr. John Gerstner studies the teaching of the Westminster Confession on life after death and the Resurrection. He also looks at the doctrine of the Last Judgment.

Lecture 24, Chapters 34-35 – In this final message, Dr. John Gerstner examines the revised Confession on the Holy Spirit and studies the Gospel of the love of God and missions.