---
title: 'The Adopting Act'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Frederick William Loetscher, Sr.'
date: 1929-12-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'American Presbyterian and Reformed History'
- 'Westminster Standards'
- 'Colonial Presbyterian History'
scriptures:
- 'Acts 15'
- 'John 17'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/loetscher-1929-the-adopting-act
---

# The Adopting Act

Explains the 1729 Adopting Act: Philadelphia Synod's adoption of the Westminster Standards and its subscription compromise to preserve Reformed doctrine. Traces its lasting historical impact.

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