The Second Helvetic Confession

Background The Second Helvetic Confession was written in 1562 by Heinrich Bullinger (1504–1575), whose life we considered in the June issue of Beacon Lights. It was intended by Bullinger to be a personal testimony that would be buried with him, but it was published earlier at the request of Elector Frederick III. The elector needed a clear exposition of the Reformed faith to defend him- self against charges of heresy before the Diet of Augsburg. He was so pleased with Bullinger’s confession...