Comments on: God’s Trinity: How Ancient Creeds and Dead Men Define Our Belief

By: Maribel

Maribel — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:34:34 +0000

Hello!

I responded to your question on my blog.

Also, I found this video yesterday, not affiliated with JW’s, but thought it was interesting. I don’t agree with him 100%, but still think he has some very good points. Click on my name for the video.

Thank you again for this exchange.
Maribel

By: Maribel

Maribel — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:23:40 +0000

Just wanted to share a video with you. I hope you don’t get offended by it. If you do, I apologize in advance, but I think the truth is too important not to share.

Just click on my name, and it will take you to my blog.

Agape.

By: Demian Farnworth

Demian Farnworth — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:17:28 +0000

You’re right: It is beautiful, Maribel.

By: Maribel

Maribel — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:59:46 +0000

both the nicene and the athanasian creeds where influenced by paganism and greek philosophy.

I believe Jesus when he said he was the son of God.

The beginning of the creation by God, the only-begotten son. Such a beautiful and simple truth.

By: Demian Farnworth

Demian Farnworth — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:42:08 +0000

Matthew: Great summary and warning. I always appreciate hearing your thoughtful replies. Thank you for taking the time.

By: Matthew Bye

Matthew Bye — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:28:09 +0000

Ok, we believe that the Bible is the word of God. We believe the Bible is infallibly truthful. The problem arises when we we’re allowed to individually interpret what the Bible means. We can arrange the words of Scipture say anything we want. We can pull out an interpretation to support just about any position, and back it up with seal of truth. This can lead to divisive disagreement within the body, or worse, outright heresy.

Creeds (and confessions) give us the opportunity to say, as a body, “this is what we believe the words in the Bible mean.” The creed gives us a consistent framework for evaluating interpretations of Scripture and our own beliefs. However, we must be careful that we don’t use creeds/confessions to add to, or subtract from, from the Scriptures.

So yes, creeds are important to Christians.