When Christians state the Apostles Creed when they gather. It is a simple act of will to say the words. It is a supernatural event when we mean the words. It is a distinction worth reflecting upon; if you mean the words of the creed it is not so much a demonstration of your belief, …
Our reaction to current events will reveal whether we truly remember that Christians are pilgrims not citizens of the realms in which we live. The Apostles’ Creed helps Christians remember our true status in the midst of a culture that demands our assimilation. From Ralph Davis: Some of us use the Apostles’ Creed in worship. …
Winn Collier’s fictional pastor Jonas McAnn writes of the reasons for his inclusion of creeds in weekly worship: First, it’s important to remember that we don’t just say the creeds – we pray them. The creeds end with Amen. When we pray, we converse with the Holy Trinity, the God of the universe. When we …
Larry E. Ball writes about the benefits of stated creeds as part of worship, observing what is lost in their absence. Tomorrow we’ll affirm our at mgpc with the words of Heidelberg Catechism Question and Answer 1. Point 3 of his four points: We disconnect ourselves from our history. In our attempt to be modern …
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