Historic Creeds and Confessions

by Rick Brannan

Philip Schaff, in his Creeds of Christendom, writes of the Apostles' Creed, "As the Lord's Prayer is the Prayer of prayers, the Decalogue is the Law of laws, so the Apostles' Creed is the Creed of creeds. It contains all the fundamental articles of the Christian faith necessary to salvation, in the form of facts, in simple Scripture language, and in the most natural order--the order of revelation--from God and the creation down to the resurrection and life everlasting." [1] The simple doctrinal statements within this creed are clear and concise, and their meaning cannot be misconstrued.

Genres: Theology

Nook

First published March 12, 2010

Reviews

[Tcblack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Born and raised, and currently serving in a very low church background; I have become increasingly aware these days of the fullness and wealth of wisdom of the men upon whose shoulders I stand.
As a simple introduction to a few of the more "familiar" (to others) creeds and confessions this book stands as a quickly accessible volume.
In it I find great comfort that the Lord who has taught me these things from His word, has in the same manner taught uncounted numbers of men the same things long before me. I am well served in drinking deeply at the well of their conclusions.

For this, may Christ be praised.
Amen.

[Glenn Crouch · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would've thought the Augsburg Confession would be included - maybe that is just the Lutheran in me :)

Whilst this is a nice easy way to get access to the Confessions and Creeds included, I would've liked a bit of an introduction to them.

Note: I read the Logos version of this book.

[Robert Durough, Jr. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very narrow list, old translations, and little to no information about them. Anything provided is simply taken from Schaff’s volumes. It appears no effort was put into this book, and reads like a selective “reader” for a Reformed Church history class, wherein more information would (should) be provided.

[Sheldon L. Sharp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall interesting to read these creeds and confessions. Looses one star since all the confessions are from a Calvinistic perspective. It was unbalanced and would have been more engaging to read a confession from a counter perspective.