The Apostles' Creed is a treasure trove of basic Christian beliefs and wisdom that helps ensure the integrity and orthodoxy of our faith. Sadly, modern churches have often hesitated to embrace the ancient creeds because of our "nothing but the Bible" tradition. InWhat Christians Ought to Believe, Second EditionMichael Bird will open your eyes to the possibilities of the Apostles' Creed as a way to explore and understand the essential teachings of the Christian faith. This updated edition enhances the explanations to provide even more thorough expositions and illustrations of the basic tenets of Christian faith. Bringing together theological commentary, tips for application, and memorable illustrations,What Christians Ought to Believe, Second Editionsummarizes the basic tenets of the Christian faith using the Apostles' Creed as its entryway. After first emphasizing the importance of creeds for the formation of the Christian faith, each chapter, following the Creed's outline, introduces the Father, the Son, and the Spirit and the Church. An appendix includes the Apostles' Creed in the original Latin and Greek, as well as the Nicene Creed. What Christians Ought to Believe, Second Editionis ideally suited for both the classroom and the church setting to teach beginning students and laypersons the basics of what Christians ought to affirm if they are to be called Christians.

ISBN: 9780310165705

Title: What Christians Ought to Believe, Second Edition: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine through the Apostles' Creed

Author: Michael F. Bird

Publisher: Zondervan

Publication Date: 09/04/2026

Binding: Hardback

Pages: 288

Readership: Tertiary Education (US: College)

Availability: Not yet available

Size: None x None

Imprint: Zondervan Academic

Country Of Publication: United States

BIC Subject: Christianity

DEWEY Classification: 238.11

Product Category: Christian Theology