The Second Helvetic Confession

The Second Helvetic Confession is a detailed statement of Christian faith created in 1566 by Swiss theologian Heinrich Bullinger. It was produced to unify Swiss churches and articulate core beliefs about God, Jesus, salvation, and the Bible. The confession emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, and the importance of faith in Jesus for salvation. It also addresses issues like church discipline and moral living. Widely accepted in Reformed tradition, it has influenced various Protestant churches by providing a clear summary of essential Christian doctrines.