The Westminster Larger Catechism: A Commentary

by Johannes G. Vos

Publisher:

P&R

, 2002

Overview

The Larger Catechism, so rich in biblical teaching, has been long neglected, even by conservative Presbyterians who embrace it as one of their three standards. This commentary, written in the mid-twentieth century, is being published in book-form for the first time, to encourage the catechism’s increased use and study.

Because the Larger Catechism supplements the Shorter Catechism on such topics as the church and the means of grace, Presbyterians will find it a rewarding resource.

G. I. Williamson, author of books on the Westminster Confession and Shorter Catechism for study classes, has edited Vos’s commentary on the Larger Catechism.

Key Features

• Useful for the church and the study in it
• Written in an accurate and clear exposition
• Explains in a contemporary exposition the magisterial Larger Catechism

Contents

Editor's Preface

• An Introduction to the Westminster Larger Catechism
• An Outline of the Westminster Larger Catechism

Part I What Man Ought to Believe

• Foundational doctrines
• God
• God's Decrees
• Creation
• God-s Providence
• The Covenant of Life or Works
• The Covenant of Grace
• The Mediator of the Covenant of Grace
• The Work of the Mediator
• The Benefits of the Mediator's Work

Part 2 What Duty God Requires of Man

• Obedience to God's Revealed Will
• God's Will with Direct Reference to Himself
• God's Will Expressed in Our Duty to Others
• Our Lost Condition
• Repentance. Faith, and Use of the Word
• Use of the Sacraments
• Use of Prayer

Praise for The Westminster Larger Catechism

An accurate and clear exposition.

Wayne Spear

J. G. Vos was a fine scholar, and his commentary will be most useful to the church.

Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

Ought to be on every minister's and elder's shelf.

Duncan Rankin

Vos's commentary can serve a very useful function for the church. He relates the catechism to issues that were contemporary to him and that are still contemporary for us.

W. Robert Godfrey, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Church History, Westminster Seminary California

Product Details

• Title: The Westminster Larger Catechism: A Commentary
• Author: Johannes G. Vos
• Publisher: P&R
• Print Publication Date: 2002
• Pages: 614
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• ISBNs: 9780875525143, 0875525148
• Resource ID: LLS:WSTMNSTRLRGRCMM
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T04:30:07Z

About Johannes G. Vos

 

Johannes G. Vos (1903–1983) chaired Geneva College’s Bible department for nineteen years, edited Blue Banner Faith and Life for nearly thirty, and wrote numerous books and articles.