Blessed Assurance: Resting in the Promises of GodJanuary 23–24, 2026In an age of uncertainty and anxiety, Christians need the unshakable comfort of knowing their salvation and eternity are secure in Christ. That message is at the heart of the 2026 Westminster Seminary California Conference: Blessed Assurance—Resting in the Promises of God. Join WSC professors, past and present, as we explore the riches of God’s provisions, presence, and assurances. Our hope is that your heart will be filled with the comfort and peace God bestows upon his beloved children.The Christian ConsoledDr. W. Robert GodfreyThe Reformation recovered the biblical Gospel and the confident faith that unites us to Christ and all his benefits. How do we understand and cultivate that assured faith, avoiding both careless presumption on the one hand and enervating fears and doubts on the other hand? We will look at the teaching of the Bible and of the Three Forms of Unity on this vital question. The Christian ComfortedDr. R. Scott ClarkOne of the most comforting truths of the Christian life is the reality that there is nothing in all of creation that can separate us from the love of the Father, in the Son, through the Holy Spirit. This session will explore how the Scriptures and the Heidelberg Catechism declare and cultivate our understanding and experience of this comfort. The Christian AssuredDr. Michael HortonThis session will consider how a robust appreciation of assurance manifests itself in the life of the Christian and witness of the Christian Church. We will also explore how various modern traditions and philosophies address or challenge the biblical understanding of assurance. The Christian ReassuredDr. David VanDrunenWestminster Confession of Faith 18 presents a theologically mature and pastorally sensitive expression of the Reformed doctrine of assurance. While teaching that assurance belongs to the essence of faith and is meant for all Christians, it also recognizes that Christians often struggle with doubts, temptations, and sins, even while God always protects them from “utter despair.” The Christian BlessedPresident Joel E. KimThe promise of Scriptures is that God will bring us to our eternal home one day. This session will address how the promise of the future resurrection and the hope of eternal glory inform and affect believers in their Christian life. Question & Answer SessionWSC FacultyJoin WSC faculty as they answer audience questions live in this Q&A session.
