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In every generation, the Christian church must interpret and restate its bedrock beliefs, answering the challenges and concerns of the day. This accessible overview walks readers through centuries of creeds, councils, catechisms, and confessions--not with a dry focus on dates and places, but with an emphasis on the living tradition of Christian belief and why it matters for our lives today.
As a part of the KNOW series,
Know the Creeds and Councils is designed for personal study or classroom use, but also for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith.
This book has everything you need for a full personal or group study experience.- Includes individual access to 15 streaming video sessions that cover a key statement of faith along with a discussion of its historical context, a simple explanation of the statement's content and key points, reflections on contemporary and ongoing relevance, and discussion questions.
- An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don't need to buy a DVD!)
Sessions and video run times:
1 - Introduction (13 min)
2 - Apostles' Creed (20 min)
3 - Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed (23 min)
4 - Councils of Ephesus (22 min)
5 - Council of Chalcedon (16 min)
6 - Athanasian Creed (18 min)
7 - Councils of Constantinople (15 min)
8 - Councils of Carthage and Orange (19 min)
9 - Council of Trent (19 min)
10 - Heidelberg Catechism (17 min)
11 - Thirty-nine Articles of Religion (17 min)
12 - Westminster Confession of Faith (13 min)
13 - Second Vatican Council (15 min)
14 - Modern Confessions: Lausanne Covenant and Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (22 min)
15 - Conclusion (8 min)
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after January 14, 2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
About the author
Justin S. Holcomb (PhD) is the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida and teaches theology and apologetics at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty books on theology, abuse, and biblical studies, including
Know the Creeds and Councils,
Know the Heretics, and
Rid of My Disgrace.
Summary
In this accessible guide, Justin Holcomb---a priest, professor, and author---introduces readers to the church’s most important statements of faith over the centuries and shows why those statements still matter today. Discussion questions make Know the Creeds and Councils useful for individual and group study alike.
