Christ & Creed, The Early Church Creeds & their Value for Today

From the Latin word credo, meaning ‘I believe’, creeds are statements of personal belief. They have been used throughout the history of the church to helpfully condense the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. They are a valuable in that they
– Summarize Christian truth
– Testify to what the Church has always believed
– Help us be precise in how we express truth
– Guard us against heresy and error
– Unify believers who share the same testimony
In Christ & Creed Nate Pickowicz helpfully examines the early major ecumenical creeds, providing historical context and highlighting the distinctives in the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Definition of Chalcedon and the Athanasian Creed. He shows how these statements are still invaluable for the church today. It also includes a glossary of terms and recommended further reading.

Publisher: Christian Focus
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781527110403

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Nate Pickowicz is the teaching pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire. He is also the author of several books including ‘Why We’re Protestant’, ‘The American Puritans’, and ‘How to Eat Your Bible’. He and his wife, Jessica, have three children.

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‘… outlines the historical context, the theological import, and the biblical roots of the affirmations of these time–honoured and normative texts. And it does all of this in language that is easy to grasp, which is no small feat… A great tool for both individual study and corporate reflection.’ Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky