Sergej Beuk
Protestant Theological Faculty
Novi Sad

CALVINIST THEORY OF RESURRECTION,

THE WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH

Summary

In the presented text, author explains the theory of resurrection as it is represented by traditional Calvinist theology, from the beginnings of The Reformation till today. It is clear that resurrection is thorough assumption necessary for complete understanding of Christian religion because, without it, every speculation about Jesus Christ life, deed and meaning of His sacrifice would be pointless. Texts from The Westminster Confession of Faith, which are, with its thematic comprehensiveness, for centuries a landmark for Anglican/Episcopal and Reformed/Presbyterian churches, should be considered in that sense. In christological and eschatological meaning, the resurrection is the source of hope and faith in indefinite personality of God and the union which God is providing for the mankind till eternity. Resurrection is, simultaneously, reality, anticipation and joy caused by The Kingdom of God and its certainty.

Key words: faith, resurrection, eternity, theology, Calvinism, The Westminster Confession of Faith, doctrines.