| Heidelberg Catechism |
| Please read the Heidelberg Catechism for a response that identifies a Reformed perspective of hope and purpose from God for us. |
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| Belgic Confession |
| The oldest of the doctrinal standards of the Christian Reformed Church is the Confession of Faith, popularly known as the Belgic Confession. |
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| Canons of Dort |
| The Decision of the Synod of Dort on the Five Main Points of Doctrine in Dispute in the Netherlands is popularly known as the Canons of Dort. It consists of statements of doctrine adopted by the great Synod of Dort which met in the city of Dordrecht in 1618-19. Although this was a national synod of the Reformed churches of the Netherlands, it had an international character, since it was composed not only of Dutch delegates but also of twenty-six delegates from eight foreign countries. |
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| Contemporary Testimony |
| As followers of Jesus Christ, living in this world which some seek to control, but which others view with despair we declare with joy and trust: Our world belongs to God! - from the Preamble |
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| The Apostle's Creed |
| This creed is called the Apostles' Creed not because it was produced by the apostles themselves but because it contains a brief summary of their teachings. It sets forth their doctrine "in sublime simplicity, in unsurpassable brevity, in beautiful order, and with liturgical solemnity." In its present form it is dated no later than the fourth century. More than any other Christian creed, it may justly be called an ecumenical symbol of faith. This translation of the Latin text was approved by the CRC Synod of 1988. |
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| Nicene Creed |
| The Nicene Creed, also called the Nicaeno-Constantinopolitan Creed, is a statement of the orthodox faith of the early Christian church. |
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| The Athanasian Creed |
| This creed consists of two parts, the first setting forth the orthodox doctrine of the Trinity, and the second dealing chiefly with the Incarnation and the two-natures doctrine. |
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| Position Statements |
Over time, the Christian Reformed Church has clearly stated its position on a variety of contemporary topics. The following are summaries of the denomination's theological and ethical positions as stated over the years by synod. |
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