Floor 3 · Scripture

The 1689 Confession

The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, complete and unabridged, with every one of its 770 scripture proofs opening in place. The text is public domain. The app is a gift.

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32 chapters770 scripture proofs3 translations side by sideOffline the whole text ships with it

The 1689 Confession: the title page with today's reading

Inside the app

Every proof, one tap away.

Read a paragraph, tap a reference, and the verse opens right there in the Berean Standard Bible, the King James Version, and the World English Bible.

The title page of the Baptist Confession of Faith with today's reading below — **The whole confession**Thirty-two chapters, the 1677 preface, the appendix, and the signatories.

Chapter one, Of the Holy Scriptures, with its proof references — **Set for reading**Chapter 1, Of the Holy Scriptures, with every proof listed.

A proof text from Proverbs opened in place beneath the paragraph, in dark mode — **Proofs open in place**Tap a reference and the verses appear under the paragraph.

Settings for translation, text size, daily reminder, and the table of contents — **Your way**BSB, KJV, WEB, or all three in parallel, five sizes, and a daily reminder.

The title page in dark mode — **Light and dark**Comfortable for morning reading or late at night.

Complete and unabridged

The confession as it was published

All thirty-two chapters, the 1677 preface To the Judicious and Impartial Reader, the Appendix Concerning Baptism, and all thirty-seven signatories. The text is collated against the 1677 original, restoring three clauses missing from common e-texts.

Made for study

Every one of the 770 scripture proofs opens in place, in three public-domain translations side by side
Instant full-text search across the confession, the apparatus, and every proof text
Bookmark any paragraph and keep your own study notes beside the text
Today's reading: one paragraph a day through the whole confession
Picks up right where you left off, in five reading sizes, light and dark
Works entirely offline, because the whole text ships with the app

No ads, no account, no tracking, no cost

The app and the site collect nothing, and your bookmarks and notes never leave your device. Read the 1689 privacy policy.

Questions

Asked and answered.

What is the 1689 Confession?

The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, a statement of Reformed Baptist belief first published in 1677 and adopted by a general assembly in 1689. This app carries it complete and unabridged.

Is the app free?

Yes. No ads, no account, no tracking, and no cost, ever. It is free on the App Store and Google Play and on the web at 1689confession.app.

Which Bible translations are the proofs in?

Three public-domain translations: the Berean Standard Bible, the King James Version, and the World English Bible. Read one, or all three side by side in parallel view.

Does it work without an internet connection?

Yes. The whole text and every proof ship inside the app, so it works entirely offline.

Does it collect any data?

No. Bookmarks, notes, and your reading position stay on your own device and are never transmitted.

What devices does it run on?

iPhone and Apple Watch, Android through Google Play, and any browser at 1689confession.app.

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