Whether we like it or not, we can’t get away from dogma. Everyone has a creed or a basic way of summarizing what it is the Bible teaches about God or the person and work of Jesus Christ. So the question is whether our beliefs and assumptions are faithful and accurate reflections of the Christian faith, or something altogether different. On this program the hosts will discuss how the ancient creeds help us to determine when alternative expressions of Christianity end up proclaiming a different Jesus and a different gospel.
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Creed or Chaos
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What are Christians known for in our day? If you ask people on the street this question, you’re likely to get answers that relate to particular moral or political concerns, but though they may be important, do these issues get to the heart of our faith? In her book Creed or Chaos (1940), Dorothy Sayers […]
Creeds & Confessions
For the last two thousand years the church has crystalized various summary statements about the Bible’s most important teachings into clear, short, and easy-to-memorize statements that outline the most crucial and non-negotiable aspects of the Christian faith. On this program the hosts will discuss the importance not only of affirming the substance of these creeds […]
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Church History
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