The Thirty-Nine Articles are the historic confession of the Church of England, defining Anglican doctrine on the faith, the sacraments, and the relationship between church and state since 1563.
The Anglican Confession
Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of England
About The Anglican Confession
Everything you need to understand this historic confession — its origins, its theology, and its enduring place in the life of the Church.
Adopted 1563
Forged by the Church of England, the Anglican Confession has guided Christian thought and worship for centuries — a confession tested by time and affirmed by the Church.
Theological Clarity
The Anglican Confession answers the most essential questions of the Christian faith — who God is, who Christ is, and what the Church believes together. Explore it article by article.
One Faith, Shared Heritage
With 33,000 denominations and one Church, the historic creeds are our common ground. This site exists to make that shared heritage clearly explained and freely available to every believer, student, and seeker.
Why This Site Exists
The Thirty-Nine Articles are the historic confession of the Church of England, defining Anglican doctrine on the faith, the sacraments, and the relationship between church and state since 1563.
The Heavenly Network, in partnership with The Christian Chain, has developed this network of Church Creed and Confession sites in order to make the historic faith of the Church clearly explained, faithfully presented, and freely accessible to every believer, student, and seeker who wants to understand what the whole Church has always believed together.
This site is a scholarly, non-denominational reference site dedicated to the study of The Anglican Confession. Our mission is to make The Confession accessible, academically rigorous, and contextually explained for Christians, theology students, church leaders, and researchers worldwide.
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Ephesians 4:4–6"There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call — one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all."
Anglican Tradition — 1563
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Latest Articles
Explore our most recent writing on this creed — its history, theology, and ongoing significance for the church today.
The Sacraments According to the Thirty-Nine Articles
The Thirty-Nine Articles define two sacraments — Baptism and the Lord's Supper — and carefully distinguish Anglican teaching from both Roman Catholic and radical Protestant views.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 25, 2026
Salvation and Justification in the Thirty-Nine Articles
Justification by faith alone stands at the center of the Thirty-Nine Articles. Explore what Articles IX through XVIII teach about human nature, grace, and how sinners are made right with God.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 18, 2026
What the Thirty-Nine Articles Teach About Scripture and Authority
At the heart of Anglican doctrine is a bold claim: Scripture contains all things necessary for salvation. Explore what Articles VI through VIII teach about the Bible, tradition, and the creeds.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 11, 2026
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