Creed: Path to Unity: A Textbook of Christian Confession

What do Christians actually believe?In an age of theological confusion and ecclesiastical division, the ancient creeds offer both anchor and compass. But do these historic confessions faithfully reflect Scripture? Where did the church preserve apostolic truth, and where did it add human traditions?THE CREED: PATH TO UNITY is a comprehensive textbook examining Christian confession from the New Testament to the present day. Theologian Arthur Tiger guides readers through the development of the great ecumenical creeds, evaluating each from a conservative biblical perspective.INSIDE THIS BOOK YOU WILL FIND:Complete texts of all four ecumenical creeds: Apostles', Nicene, Chalcedonian, and AthanasianBiblical evaluation and critique of each historic creedThe Great Schism, the Reformation, and the multiplication of confessionsThe Apostle Paul as the first Christian dogmatistCritical analysis of 20th-century ecumenical movementsConfronting 21st-century challenges to historic ChristianityA proposed Biblical Creed with line-by-line scriptural commentaryFour creed formats: standard, expanded, short, and catechetical12-week study guide available online for classroom and group useIDEAL FOR:Seminary and Bible college courses in historical theologyPastors and church leaders seeking theological referenceAdult education and Sunday school classesNew member and confirmation instructionIndividual believers seeking deeper understandingMore than a historical survey, this textbook proposes a Biblical Creed designed to unite all who hold the apostolic faith—grounded in Scripture alone, centered on Christ alone, received by faith alone, to the glory of God alone."e;Contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints."e; —Jude 3