The Apostles' Creed

by J.I. Packer

A beautiful repackaged edition of Francine Rivers's classic novel that breaks through the many taboos surrounding abortion. In one terrifying moment, Dynah Carey's perfect life is shattered by rape, her future irrevocably altered by an unwanted pregnancy, and her doting family torn apart. Her seemingly rock-solid faith is pushed to the limits as she faces the most momentous choice of her life--to embrace or to end the untimely life within her. This new edition includes discussion questions for individual or group use.

Genres: Christian

92 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1972

About the author

J. I. Packer (1926–2020) is regarded as one of the most well-known theologians of our time. Once named to Time magazine's list of the 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America, Packer served as Board of Governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. His books include Knowing God, Praying, A Quest for Godliness, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, and Rediscovering Holiness.

Reviews

[Matt]

Good little 90-page explanation of the Apostles' Creed. The creeds themselves, like the catechisms, are readily efficient methods of packing seriously deep theology into an easily-remembered format. That's why they're so important to teach and recite in worship and study. The danger comes when we look to the creeds and our study never goes beyond them. They are only a means of pointing us to the Scriptures from which they are developed.

Packer does a marvelous job of dissecting the Apostles' Creed, citing Scripture for each part and giving thorough explanations, as well as anecdotal illustrations that are easily understood. Great for a Bible study or short sermon series.

[Michael Philliber]

Delightful little book from 1980s that takes the Apostles' Creed in bite-sized chunks. Packer turns 18 little chapters into easily grasped devotions and/or Bible Studies. I happily recommend it for seasoned Christians and new believers, pastors, elders, teachers, and anyone looking to grasp the Apostles' Creed better.

[Shaun Marksbury]

Again, concise, practical, easy-to-read, and recommended. At 90 pages, it might be a bit too short, but those wanting a brief but useful review of the creed, this might be it.

[John Damon Davis]

An excellent brief introduction to the heart of Christianity. Packer writes in a delightfully approachable style which serves to welcome the young Christian in warmly.