Christ & Creed

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.