Were the Creeds of Early Christianity Necessary?
Channel: People of the Free Gift
Date: 2018-06-14

Were the Creeds of Early Christianity Necessary?

When most Christians are asked what they believe, or what unites Christians, they will point to the Apostles Creed, Nicene Creed and Athanasian Creed. 

While I don't personally believe there is anything in these early creeds that is not true, or not biblical, this video raises the question as to whether these creeds were necessary when they were created, and if they are more helpful or harmful at this point in Christian history. 

The reason I raise this question is because our only source for authority should be the Bible. The Bible answers the question, "What does a person have to believe in order to be considered Christian?" The Bible should been their point of discussion then just as it should be now. 

The other reason I raise this point is because Protestants do not consider creeds after the Reformation as binding. So why point to creeds before the Reformation as the basis for why we believe certain things. 

Third, the Apostles Creed, nicene creed and Athanasian creed mention nothing of salvation by grace alone through faith alone. This allows groups to the table in our ministerial associations and denominations that do not believe what are core essential beliefs of Christianity according to the Bible. 

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