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, …
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 …
This Sunday mgpc will affirm our common Christian faith in the words of the Apostles Creed. On Easter Sunday I especially love the words “On the third day He rose again.” Something from an article by R.C. Sproul Jr on the function of creeds. [Creeds] remind us that we didn’t start the fire. They remind …
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