An Interactive Exploration

This page provides an interactive way to explore Chapter 26 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. This chapter outlines the theological understanding of the Church's nature, structure, and function. Below, you will find the chapter's 15 articles organized into four main themes. Use the navigation above to jump to a specific theme, or scroll to explore. Click the elements in the diagram to quickly navigate to related topics.

A Visual Structure of the Church

This diagram shows the relationship between Christ, the Church, and its people as described in this chapter.

Christ: The Head
The Universal Church
Particular Local Churches
Officers (Elders & Deacons)
Members (Saints)