What are the historic creeds of the Christian church, and why are they so important even in our own day? What were the ancient heresies that the ancient church addressed in various creeds and councils? Who were some of these early heretics and what were their views about the nature of God or the person and work of Jesus Christ? Michael Horton discusses these questions and more with Justin Holcomb, author of two new books introducing these issues titled, Know the Creeds and Councils, and Know the Heretics.
Creeds, Councils & Heretics
Series: Do We All Worship the Same God?

Creeds, Councils & Heretics
46 min
Series: Do We All Worship the Same God?

Creeds, Councils & Heretics
46 min

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Do We All Worship the Same God?
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Is Reality Secular?
What are the roots and assumptions of secularism and why does this belief system have such a stronghold in Western culture? What are the other major worldviews and how are we to know which one is true? On this program Michael Horton talks with Claremont University professor Mary Poplin about her abandonment of secularism and […]

Is God a Religious Pluralist?
Is it true that all paths lead to God? Can something can be true for you, but not for others? How are we to deal with the exclusive claims of Jesus in a pluralistic age? On this special edition of the program, we’re airing an address by our friend Greg Koukl from a recent White […]

Pluralism & the American Religion
What are the beliefs and assumptions of contemporary American spirituality? Why is it that so many people pick and choose religious beliefs based that which makes them happy, rather than by evaluating truth claims? On this special edition of the White Horse Inn recorded before a live audience in Vail, Colorado, the hosts, along with […]

Do We All Worship the Same God?
Do the various religions of the world actually have much in common? How can we all worship the same God if some traditions believe in a plurality of Gods while others deny that he exists completely? On this program the hosts continue their discussion of religious pluralism, and contrast the classical trinitarian view of God […]

Exploring The Doctrine of the Trinity
The Trinity is a complex and mysterious doctrine that is sometimes difficult to understand. But it’s also a crucial doctrine that lies at the heart of the Christian faith. The hosts will attempt to bring clarity to this issue as they explore the doctrine of the Trinity with the help of Fred Sanders, author of […]

Why Should We Believe in the Trinity?
Why should Christians believe in the Trinity, anyway? What biblical passages have been used to support this teaching? Are Father, Son and Holy Spirit simply three different forms of God’s presence? Does the Bible really teach that Jesus is divine? The hosts, along with Fred Sanders, walk through the biblical texts and alternative theories as […]

The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit? Is he a person or a force? How do we know that he is divine and separate from both the Father and the Son? In some Biblical texts he is described as “the Comforter,” but is that really an adequate translation? On this program the hosts discuss the person and […]
Church History
Explore AllAimee Semple McPherson: Celebrity, Mystery, and the Rise of Pentecostalism
Dr. Robert Godfrey joins Michael Horton and Bob Hiller to discuss the strange disappearance and mystery around Sister Aimee Semple McPherson, and what the fame of this pentecostal preacher tells us about the history of American evangelicalism.

10 Overlooked Bible Characters Who Shaped Redemptive History
“Faith is an unclean hand that lays hold of the righteous robes of Jesus.” Adriel Sanchez and Producers Aaron Simon and Arianna Quiroz explore the stories of the characters you may not have heard of in Sunday school and explain how these overlooked figures’ stories can encourage the church today.

Did Constantine Change the Day of Worship?
Did Constantine change the church’s day of worship from Saturday to Sunday? Pastor Adriel Sanchez addresses this theory that has long been stated online, demonstrating that the Christian practice has been to gather for worship on Sunday, the Lord’s Day, since the first century.

The Story Behind the Jesus Fish Bumper Sticker (and Other Ancient Christian Symbols)
“And the consistent theme in all of those symbols is that they ultimately point us to Jesus. His resurrection from the dead. In the place where death seemed most prevalent, deep beneath the ground, Christians wanted there to be signs of life and resurrection hope everywhere.” Why have Christians used the symbol of a fish […]


