The God, who revealed Himself in creation and especially to His people—through miracles and acts of redemption and His Word—is the one and only true God. There’s no one else like Him that exists. Because of that reality, you and I should give all our worship, honor, praise, and allegiance to Him and Him alone.
There is just no shortcut to spiritual maturity. God’s Word is the means for faith and growth in faith. We need to pour ourselves into the Word of God. Before we are pastors of God’s flock, we are first Christians and disciples of Jesus Christ. Before we are undershepherds, we are also his sheep—always in need of the protection, guidance, and nourishment of the Great Shepherd.
We can never truly know God unless He reveals Himself. But He did reveal Himself. And although we cannot know God exhaustively (for He is infinite), we can still know Him. So, we don’t need to create mere speculations and imaginations because God Himself has already given us the way to know Him.
In the Christian ministry, we speak of no ordinary person and no ordinary things. We’re talking about God and our eternal salvation. Our fears, doubts, and disappointments in the ministry are dispelled when we recognize that we’re dealing not with mere earthly and temporary things. We’re talking about heavenly realities and blessings.
Many Christians and churches today have different views and suspicions on these historic creeds and confessions. Isn’t the Bible enough and the only authority over faith and practice? Are these creeds and confessions a replacement for Scripture? These are valid questions. After discussing the meaning, history, importance, and implications of creeds and confessions, we’ll learn how Christians and churches should view and use them today.