Podcasts about creedal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 33:18

Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com What more do they need to believe and understand than the teenager who was converted last Sunday morning on his first visit to the church? “Every heretic has his text.”? Creeds Reflect the Ministerial Authority of the Church. “Creeds are corporate documents which are authored and owned by corporate churches.” “As Protestants, we are of course naturally wary of any kind of claims for church authority that would place the church over Scripture or exhibit any tendencies we associate with Roman Catholicism.” “Instant gratification.” “Many of us are inclined to believe that if something does not make sense the first time we look at it, it - and not we - must be wrong.” “Respect for the authority of the church and respect for the creeds and confessions that churches adopt must become an important part of our Christian lives if we are to be truly biblical.” Creeds Represent the Maximum Doctrinal Competence That Can Be Expected from a Congregation. “Many countries have laws that its citizens know will be broken.” “Laws set before us a vision of the kind of society we would like to see realized.” “Creeds send a signal to the congregation about what the church considers to be important.” “If a church has a six-point creed she essentially communicates to her people that these six things, and only these, are important.” We would not want to exclude from membership the educationally challenged? “The church should not send a signal to the congregation that members should simply be satisfied with a basic, mere Christianity.” God expects us to grow. “Thus, the questions ministers need to ask themselves are: What vision do we wish to give our people, from the most recent convert to the long-established church member? Is a creed a stick with which to beat people with? “This should also lead us to be wary of the role parachurch organizations play in the Christian life. They are to serve the church not vice versa.” “They can be a helpful and encouraging activity but should not supplant the absolute priority of the local church.” Creeds Relativize the Present. “If something has proved significant over the centuries, one can have a reasonable degree of confidence that it is of importance to more than just this day and generation.” “Creeds speak to issues that the church has found important for generations.” Is confessional revision always a possibility? Do the creeds connect us to the past and indicate that our identity is rooted in that past? Is this kind of counterculturalism important? Creeds Help to Define One Church in Relation to Another. Church members are able to point others to a succinct summary of the church's position on key doctrines. “It is convenient, honest, and transparent. It leaves nobody in any doubt about what the church is and what she teaches.” Creeds Are Necessary for Maintaining Corporate Unity. “We live in an age that fears exclusion.” “Churches have often been part of the problem, not the solution.” Brought about phrases like “love unites, doctrine divides” and “belonging before believing”. Does the Bible characterizes deviation from true doctrine as divisive? “Not all who cry “Lord, Lord” have a real saving knowledge of God.” Is exclusion necessary in the church? “Creeds establish boundaries of belonging and exclusion. Both are necessary if the church is to have a meaningful corporate identity and unity.” Can creeds cause Church discipline to be necessary? “More often, unity will manifest itself with the congregation reciting (and rejoicing in) the words of the creeds on Sunday mornings.” Conclusion. “Each of the above points is grounded in the apostle Paul's concern for the health of the church through her careful stewardship of God's truth, and the handing of that down from generation to generation.” May God help us to be faithful stewards of His truth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblebulldog/message

PART 3 - The Usefulness of Creeds & Confessions - Chapter 6 The Creedal Imperative by Carl Truman

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 30:55

Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com Creeds Offer Succinct and Thorough Summaries of the Faith. Is there anything that offers a more thorough summary of the faith than the historic creeds and confessions? Two related aspects of using historical creeds: First, creeds focus the church's mind on the main things. Longevity. Why is this important? Is it unlikely for a church that holds to a historic creed to become sidetracked by the issues of the passing moment? Does it help to focus instead on the great theological categories that touch on matters of eternal significance? Second, the succinctness of creeds. “Today we have the woeful influence of things like Wikipedia in leading some to think that all important knowledge can be swiftly grasped in short sentences and after a few minutes of cursory reading.” “Would one really want to have a church confession that said nothing about the doctrine of Scripture, the doctrine of God, the nature of justification and sanctification, the definition of the church, and so on?” “A church confession needs a level of complexity in order for each of its doctrines to be stable and to function correctly.“ Does the history of doctrine in the church give ample witness to this fact? Creeds Allow for Appropriate Discrimination between Members & Office-bearers. Should laypeople be required to subscribe to a church's doctrinal standards in the same way as an elder or deacon? “Typically, Presbyterians set the bar for full communicant church membership very low: a simple but publicly coherent profession of faith in the line of Romans 10:9-10 is sufficient.” Qualifications of teachers: 1 Timothy 1:1-7 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions. “the careful communication of the faith in a manner that focuses on the straight forward teaching of the gospel.” “maturity and discernment” “He is also to make sure that his ambition is to teach, not to be a teacher.” What is the difference? So, in order to teach, the teacher is to have a certain competence in doctrine that does not typically mark the church member. Is the ability to teach nonnegotiable? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblebulldog/message

PART TWO - The Usefulness of Creeds & Confessions - Chapter 6 The Creedal Imperative by Carl Truman

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 31:28

Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com “Two important aspects of pastors: doctrinal competence and authority. That the two are linked is crucial.” Doctrinal competence without authority. What are the consequences of this? Authority without doctrinal competence. Same question. “In order to establish church power within appropriate limits, several things need to be in place:” First, there needs to be a clear understanding of what the church is. It's stated purpose. Are some church's purpose confusing to people? Second, there needs to be a statement of the church's beliefs; a creed or confession of faith. Would this confession describe the message which the church is to preach? Would it limit the church's power to what is contained within that document? Third, there needs to be a set of procedures that articulate and define how the confession of faith is to be practically applied within the congregation. Paul had to address issues of the abuse of church power. Galatians 5:12-13, the teaching that the Galatians need to be circumcised. “The NT church's power is delimited by the Gospel.” “We see a similar situation in Colossians 2:16 - Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. Was this connected to a dictatorial church eldership? In these contexts, could confessions be helpful? How else could we create a church community where what is regarded as normal belief and practice is publicly stated in such a fashion: that it expresses biblical teaching, can be challenged and tested in the light of Scripture, and allows both elders and laypeople to know exactly where they stand in relationship to each other? Does a creed or confession guarantee that abuse of power will not take place? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblebulldog/message

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The Creedal Connection: Linking Past and Present - Unrefined Podcast. com

Fringe Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 64:32

In this amazing episode, we've got hosts Brandon and Lindsy hanging out with the one and only Doug Van Dorn. They're diving into Doug's super cool new podcast "Giant Steps" and his book "The Creeds". Get ready to explore the fascinating world of creeds in Christianity!These three amigos cover a bunch of interesting topics, like the historical roots of creeds and the different ways we can understand faith. Plus, they chat about how to hold onto strong beliefs while still being open-minded towards others. Doug expounds on his experiences in the Calvinist community. But wait, there's more! They wrap things up with a lively discussion on the importance of studying theology, the role of Christians in society, and the epic significance of the solas of the Reformation. It's a wild ride, my friends.So grab your headphones and get ready! Let's dive in!https://www.douglasvandorn.com/https://unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps:The importance of creeds in Christianity (00:06:08) The history of the creeds (00:09:20) The origins and foundation of the creeds (00:09:20)The Importance of Creeds in Christianity (00:10:19The Apostles Creed and Heresies (00:11:19) The Dedicate and its Relationship to the Creed (00:13:22) The importance of acting out our faith (00:25:04) The challenge of behaving in a way that reflects our beliefs (00:27:06) Expanding the gospel beyond the core message (00:28:00) The importance of reading diverse theological works (00:30:00) The value of finding a church that aligns with your beliefs (00:32:12) Exploring the Q & Anon conspiracy theory (00:36:55) The importance of understanding devolution (00:40:01) The nature of fifth-generation warfare (00:41:01) The need for coherence in understanding truth (00:43:50) The importance of heart faith (00:50:06) The paradox of belief and unity (00:53:00) The significance of the five solas of the Reformation (00:58:34) The importance of creeds (00:59:28) The devotional aspect of "The Creeds" (01:00:33) The theological and warmhearted side of Doug (01:01:24)

PART 1 - On the Usefulness of Creeds & Confessions - Chapter 6 The Creedal Imperative by Carl R. Truman

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 30:42

Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com “In this last chapter I want to conclude by listing a series of further advantages that the church can enjoy if she gives creeds their proper place in her daily life.” All Churches & All Christians Have Creeds and Confessions. “No church or Christian simply believes the Bible.” What is a Bible believing church? When asked by a friend what the Bible teaches, how do we usually answer them? (we all try to offer a summary of what the Bible says.) When we reflect on how we read the Bible, does what we think as a whole shape how we understand individual verses, chapters, & books? “Paul gives an imperative for the church and her leadership: the stable transmission of the gospel from one generation to another.” How do creeds fulfill this vital role? “Some say they have no creed, but they just will not write it down and allow you to look at it and scrutinize it in the light of Scripture.” Why do you think this is true? “A confession is not enough. The church also needs mechanisms to ensure that, on the one hand, the confession does not become an unassailable idol and, on the other hand, that it is not subject to arbitrary wild interpretation.” Become a mere ritual. How can a creed become an idol? “Imagine a church that has “no creed but the Bible”, where the minister one week is convinced that baptism should be restricted to only professing believers and the next week changes his mind and thinks babies can be baptized too. Can he be held to account?” “If he thinks the Bible teaches Pelagianism one Sunday and Calvinism the next, who is to contradict him and how could they do so?” Confessions Delimit (sets boundaries) the Power of the Church. “Creeds serve to delimit the power of the church and of her officer-bearers.” “This is possibly one of the most important functions confessional documents can fulfill.” Why is this true? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblebulldog/message

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A new MP3 sermon from Alto Christian Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Creedal Eschatology is Biblical Eschatology - Chapter 6 Subtitle: A Postmillennial Primer Speaker: Forsell Gappa Broadcaster: Alto Christian Reformed Church Event: Sunday School Date: 11/26/2023 Length: 28 min.

Creedal Eschatology is Biblical Eschatology - Chapter 6

Alto Christian Reformed Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 28:03

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PART FOUR - Confession as Praise CHAPTER 5, The Creedal Imperative by Dr. Carl Trueman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 38:32

Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com Creeds Liturgy and Formalism Do you think some churches simply go through the motions of praise without ever actually engaging their hearts and their minds? “spontaneous” Why do you think some feel the need to be “spontaneous”? “The only real point of difference between churches on this issue is the level of self-consciousness and explicit formality with which they are held.” Explain? Does the lack of a stated form mean that the same basic routine is not followed, week in, week out? Where would one go in the NT to find “being spontaneous” as being a hallmark of genuine Christian worship?” “It often appears that people use the term spontaneous to refer to nontraditional liturgical structures.” … “where nobody but the worship leader is entirely sure how many times the chorus is repeated” All are pre-planned using set forms of some kind, the content is fixed in advance of the service. Does our society put great stock in the idea that what makes us who we are is our individual self-creation and self-determination? “consumerism.” Should our faith be the faith of the other people in the church, both today and throughout the ages? “If reciting the creeds become formalism, it is not the fault of the creeds themselves.” Are creeds merely a tool for achieving a desired end? The Threefold Aspect of Creedal Doxology Creeds Offer a Corporate Summary of the Bible's Teaching Is one of your complaints the theological and biblical illiteracy of congregants compared to previous generations? “Two short Bible readings and one thirty minute sermon each Sunday will not solve the problem.” How should churches address such a lack? “As the congregation recites the creeds each week they are reminded of the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith.” Does a person who knows the creed have a potentially profound grasp of theology? Can and should Catechisms be used in preaching or as part of the worship service? Creeds Are Countercultural Is the recitation of a creed in a worship service one of the most counter-cultural things that Christians can do? Is worship is meant to be counter-cultural? “seeker-sensitive services” “offering both traditional and contemporary services” “cultural conformity” 1 Corinthians 14:23-25 - If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds? But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you. Is there any evidence here of any attempt to make the unbeliever comfortable? “It is the difference that the unbeliever finds so striking.” How do these challenge the world: The public reading of God's Word? Singing praises to God? Corporate reading of a creed? “As soon as the congregation says, We believe in one God …” Aren't creeds a devastating blow against cultural conformity? The church looks to Christ, not the world. Creeds Ascribe to God What Belongs to Him and Him Alone. “The nature of us as fallen human beings is to forget who God is, and to remake Him in our own image.” How true is that? Why does God tell us to “not forsake assembling together”? Is worship: giving to God what is His? Why would a church that uses songs that are written beforehand and sung in unison object to reciting a creed? Simply a judgement based on taste. Pleasing ourselves rather attempting to please God. Conclusion. “I would argue that if one takes Scripture seriously and sees it as regulating both the form, content, and purpose of Christian praise, then it is hard to see why creedal material should not be included in a worship service.” Next chapter: On The Usefulness of Creeds and Confessions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblebulldog/message

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PART THREE - Confession as Praise CHAPTER 5, The Creedal Imperative by Dr. Carl Trueman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 34:01

Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com “The development of Trinitarian and christological discussion was driven in part by the need to give a coherent account of the worship cry ‘Jesus is Lord'.” … Were the Trinitarian controversies heated debates about the nature of Christian worship and Christian belonging? “Thus, the Trinitarian controversies of the early centuries are nothing if not heated debates about the nature of Christian worship and the nature of Christian belonging.” “The separation of doctrine and Christian experience was, arguably, a species of liberalism, in which human religious psychology is definitive of Christianity.” Do you agree? “Yet we must remember that liberalism is not primarily a rejection of the supernatural; it is a reconfiguration of the nature of Christianity in such a way as to highlight religious psychology or experience and downplay or marginalize doctrine.” Do you agree? Does the identity of God form the content of how we praise Him? “The identity of whom we praise actually informs the content of how we praise Him.” “The identity of God is foundation to, and constitutive of, the content and forms of biblical revelation and that is foundational to, and formative of, the Christian response in praise and worship.” “This point cannot be stressed enough with regard to doxology: the identity of God has priority over the content of Christian praise.” What does this mean and why it is true? Does a faulty understanding of God and how to respond to Him lead to praise that inadequate in both it's motivation and it's expression? In reciting the creeds, is the purpose to simply declare a set of biblical truths? “They are expressing their common belief with every other Christian throughout history who has used these words to witness to Christ.” “The creeds, in liturgical context, become a means of fulfilling the public declaration that Romans 10 demands of believers.” How and why is this true? The Creeds and Trinitarian Worship “Is the Trinity the result of infighting churchmen in the early centuries and not something that connects to modern life? Is the Christian life Trinitarian by its very nature.” Is the Church as a body Trinitarian.” Is Baptism Trinitarian.” Is the Trinity a doctrine that both shapes our worship and pervades our worship? Is simply reciting the creed enough? “it needs to be connected to clear teaching.” “Christians should expect worship to always be a learning experience.” Do you think modern day Christians look at worship in this way? “The creeds take a few minutes to memorize and recite but a lifetime to master.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblebulldog/message

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PART TWO - Confession as Praise CHAPTER 5, The Creedal Imperative by Dr. Carl Trueman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 36:21

Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com Confession as praise. “For Paul, doctrine and doxology are not separated.” Philippians 2:6-11 - who, though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Should Christians separate doctrine and doxology? “This is both descriptive and prescriptive.” How is it descriptive and how is it prescriptive?… “It is a superb example of what it enjoins: theological confession as doxology”. 1 Timothy 3:14-16 - I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world,taken up in glory. Is there any difference between doctrine and doxology here? Do our creeds and confessions arise out of a desire to praise God? 1 Timothy 1:15-17 - The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in Him for eternal life. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. “This is a remarkable example of how doctrine, personal testimony, and praise can be wonderfully intertwined in the words spoken by a Christian.” I have heard people say, “your personal testimony is not the gospel” is this true? Polemic - How is praise polemic? “Praise is rooted in the identity of God. It is thus always going to be polemical in a fallen world that flees God and prostrates itself before idols.” Theology - “doctrine or dogma is part of the very essence of Christianity.” … Is Believing is the means of belonging? Doxology - “Christian believing and belonging are two sides of the same coin” … Is praise that expresses the content of our belief the means by which our belonging is given publicly? Early Creeds and Christian Praise Is the worship aspect of creeds evident in the early church? Didache 9. The prayer of thanksgiving after the meal. Page 140 “This is magnificent theology” Did church doxology develop along with doctrinal statements in the early church? “Doctrinal statement and doxology are corresponding developments within the church and we must not lose sight of the latter in our reflections upon the former.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblebulldog/message

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PART ONE - Confession as Praise, The Creedal Imperative by Dr. Carl Trueman with Pastor William

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 34:48

Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com “It is easy even for those who delight in creeds to forget that doxology or praise is a vital aspect of their function.” Do you think most Christian's think of creeds as a form of praise? “Christian theology as a whole is one long extended reflection upon the meaning and significance of that most basic doxological declaration, ‘Jesus is Lord'.” … ”If we fail to make this connection, then our appreciation of the creeds and confessions will be dramatically impoverished as, I would argue, will be our understanding of Christian worship itself.” Why is this true? “The term ‘Jesus' carries with it a vast amount of implicit doctrinal content.” Can anyone talk about Jesus without using doctrine? “The basic worship cry 'Jesus is Lord' is in itself a confession in the sense that it is both a public declaration of praise and a public declaration of doctrinal commitment.” Does this statement sum up the Christian life and the church's worship? The Bible and Confessional Praise Romans 10:9-10 - because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Why is “with the mouth one confesses” significant? Can't we just believe in our heart? A public act. “The confessing to which Paul refers is is a public act, and such public acts of confession serve a variety of purposes. Confessing before the world. Why should Christians confess before the world? Confessing within the church. How and why do Christian confess within the church? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblebulldog/message

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PART SIX - Classical Protestant Confessions Chapter 4, The Creedal Imperative by Dr. Carl Trueman.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 37:11

Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com The Westminster Larger Catechism: Are the Westminster less pastoral than the Heidelberg catechism? No confessional or catechism stands by itself; it is part of an ecclesiastical way of life, one element of our lives as Christians. “Confessions are far more than a set of dry propositions that never touch real life and experience.” Larger - “chapter 15.5 ‘Men ought not to content themselves with a general repentance but it is every man's duty to repent of his particular sins, particularly.'” “Condemning by implication the lazy tendency that we can have as Christians to repent in general terms and let that be sufficient. Confessionalism is not simply about abstract doctrine; confessions also bind one to certain practices, certain ways of life. Christianity as a set of beliefs or a way of life. What is the Westminster Larger Catechism, and why was it included in the Westminster Standards? How does the Westminster Larger Catechism reflect the theological beliefs of the Presbyterian tradition, particularly with regard to the nature of salvation and the role of faith? What was the historical context in which the Westminster Larger Catechism was written, and how did this context shape its contents? What is the significance of the Westminster Larger Catechism for modern Presbyterian theology, and how does it continue to shape Presbyterian understanding of salvation and faith? The Westminster Shorter Catechism: What is the Westminster Shorter Catechism, and why was it included in the Westminster Standards? How does the Westminster Shorter Catechism reflect the theological beliefs of the Presbyterian tradition, particularly with regard to the nature of God and the role of humans in the world? What was the historical context in which the Westminster Shorter Catechism was written, and how did this context shape its contents? What is the significance of the Westminster Shorter Catechism for modern Presbyterian theology, and how does it continue to shape Presbyterian understanding of God and humanity? Conclusion. Classic orthodox Protestantism has a rich confessional heritage. All stand within the basic Trinitarian and christological framework laid out in the early church creedal formulations. There is a remarkable degree of consensus on the basics of salvation. There are differences. Lords supper, baptism, What we have today in confessional evangelical circles is an eclectic pick ‘n' mix approach. Holding to some or all 5 points of Calvinism does not make one confessional. Confessions are only really confessions when they are adopted and confessed by a church. Thus, to say that one is a confessional Christian requires that one also specify to which confession one adheres and in what specific church context one does so. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblebulldog/message

#498 Swearing to the Reformed Faith: Creedal Convictions & Creedal Integrity

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 62:45

How should we view vows taken before God in regard to the creeds of the church? What does it mean to hold to a confession of faith simpliciter and in toto? Megiddo Radio · #498 Swearing to the Reformed Faith: Creedal Convictions & Creedal Integrity

#498 Swearing to the Reformed Faith: Creedal Convictions & Creedal Integrity

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 62:00

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#498 Swearing to the Reformed Faith: Creedal Convictions & Creedal Integrity

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 62:45

How should we view vows taken before God in regard to the creeds of the church? What does it mean to hold to a confession of faith simpliciter and in toto?

#498 Swearing to the Reformed Faith: Creedal Convictions & Creedal Integrity

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 62:45

How should we view vows taken before God in regard to the creeds of the church? What does it mean to hold to a confession of faith simpliciter and in toto?

Bible Study (7/09/2023): Creedal Confusion - Sparkle Creed Review

The Bethany Lutheran Naperville Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023

Pastor Seth Clemmer

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BONUS EPISODE - Atheism Will Be Stamped Out | Responding To James Lindsay's Questions About Christian Nationalism

Theology Applied

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 107:28

A while back, James Lindsay raised several legitimate questions about Christian Nationalism. In this episode, Pastor Joel Webbon plainly answers them. 1) Sometimes Christian Nationalism suggests that we'll have some kind of magisterial state led by Christians. Which Christians? Who has the right theology? Who has the wrong theology? Creedal, not confessional; 5 Solas. 2) Do we get a state church? A Christian Prince (Pope?) as ruler? Christian “princes,” yes. Christian pope, no. 3) Do we get three-letter agencies enforcing religious law? No police state. You will have far more freedom. 4) It has been said that "atheism will not be tolerated" and "will be stamped out," how is that going to be accomplished? Through proper education. 5) Do you believe in the 1st Amendment? All of it? Yes. No favoring one particular religion “of our common Lord.” Adopt a distinctly Christian Preamble. #ZambiaForever #BlackLawsMatter 6) Do gays deserve tolerance? If not, would you want to execute gays? No police state. The closet is a safe space. Restore the grace of shame. Public celebration will not be tolerated. #UgandaForever #BlackLaws Matter 7) Do you prefer to live in a community of mainly only white people? Do you believe black people can be integrated successfully into the American population and form a cohesive and peaceful nation? Prefer to live with Christian Americans, skin pigmentation is of no account. Many black people in American can trace their lineage as Americans further back than many white people can. Illegal immigration would be stopped, legal immigration would be significantly mitigated. 8) Since it's a small minority view, how will it be implemented? Will you win over the population? How? Will it be forced? How? And by whom? Top-down without violence (LGBT replaced the American flag with a rainbow in 40 years with less than 3% of the population), also bottom-up through obeying the Great Commission. 9) How patriarchal will the system be? Can women vote? Will they have to cover their heads? Stay home? 19th Amendment will eventually be repealed. No and no. *Ministry Sponsors:* *Squirrelly Joes Coffee - Caffeinating The Modern Reformation* *Visit squirrellyjoes.com to purchase your coffee today!* *Private Family Banking:* *Email at banking@privatefamilybanking.com or call 830-339-9472 to schedule an appointment today!* To support Right Response Ministries, visit: https://rightresponseministries.com/donate Subscribe to our Theology Applied podcast below: Apple podcast: https://bit.ly/theologyapplied Spotify podcast: https://bit.ly/theologyappliedspotify Google Play podcast: https://bit.ly/theologyappliedgooglepodcast *If you live in the Austin area, Pastor Joel just started planting a brand new church called Covenant Bible Church in Hutto, Texas. He would love for you to come visit on a Sunday. Check out the church's website for details: https://covenantbible.org/

Daniel Treier on Evangelical Theology in Biblical, Trinitarian, and Creedal Perspective (Repost)

Church Grammar

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 33:36

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Daniel Treier of Wheaton College. We discuss sports heroes (3:29), defining evangelical theology (6:16), the Nicene Creed and theological method (9:10); the Ten Commandments as moral formation (12:00), the Lord's Prayer as spiritual formation (14:16), the Trinitarian shape of theology (19:00), and more. Buy Dan's books. Check out Brandon's new book: The Trinity in the Book of Revelation: Seeing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in John's Apocalypse (IVP Academic, 2022). You can also preorder his next one, The Biblical Trinity. Church Grammar is presented by the Christian Standard Bible and Cedarville University's Graduate School. Episode sponsor: Speak for the Unborn. Intro music: Purple Dinosaur by nobigdyl. Producer: Katie Larson. Brandon D. Smith is Assistant Professor of Theology & New Testament at Cedarville University, a co-founder of the Center for Baptist Renewal, and writes things. You can follow him on Twitter at @brandon_d_smith. *** This podcast is designed to discuss all sorts of topics from various points of view. Therefore, guests' views do not always reflect the views of the host, his church, or his institution.

Our Creedal Heritage - Part 4 - Prof Hanko

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 79:44

Part 4 of 4 podcasts of Professor Hankos Doctrinal class - Our Creedal Heritage.

E126 Imagined Diseases and Sabotaged Pipelines: What a Week w/Andrew Petiprin

Creedal Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 60:34

Today on the show, Andrew and I talk about the Nord Stream 1 pipeline and who might be responsible (and whether or not you can ask who might be responsible), nuclear war and what a time it is to be alive, abolishing the family, serial tree killers, Joan of Arc doing slam poetry, and the social contagion of TikTok-fueled imagined (or exaggerated) illness. Links: Hurts so Good by Suzy Weiss: https://www.commonsense.news/p/hurts-so-good Freddie DeBoer's piece: https://freddiedeboer.substack.com/p/we-cant-constructively-address-online?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Der Spiegel on Nord Stream 1: https://www.spiegel.de/international/sabotage-in-the-baltic-nord-stream-attacks-expose-vulnerability-of-european-infrastructure-a-03337f93-a32a-40a1-9266-fc2692289e33?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Jeremy Christiansen's book: https://bookshop.org/a/25089/9781621645924 Jeremy Christiansen's interview on Creedal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZavwOKMq7k&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Creedal%3ATheology%26Culture 'Love in the Afternoon' at 50 by Casey Chalk: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/love-in-the-afternoon-at-50/ "Joan of Arc" Slam Poetry: https://twitter.com/not_the_bee/status/1578054077409333248?s=46&t=MfFinj1aa7IfOQoeFEEIHw Serial Killer in Oregon: https://www.wsj.com/articles/gresham-lumberjack-serial-tree-killer-baffles-oregon-community-11664949734 Abolish the family! https://www.newstatesman.com/international-politics/ideas-international-politics/2022/09/abolish-family

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Our Creedal Heritage - Part 3 - Prof Hanko

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 77:25 Transcription Available

Part 3 of 4 podcasts of Professor Hankos Doctrinal class - Our Creedal Heritage

E125 Sex, Identity, and the Genderbread Person w/Dr. Abigail Favale

Creedal Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 56:37

On today's episode of Creedal, I'm joined by Dr. Abigail Favale of the University of Notre Dame. Abigail shares her intellectual journey from exvangelical feminist scholar to faithful daughter of the Church, and shares a helpful summary of the intellectual history of feminism that brought us to the radical conclusions of today's gender identity ideology. Along the way, she highlights some of the philosophical tensions and inconsistencies of modern gender theory, painting a far more beautiful picture of human sexuality that is grounded in God's love for each one of us. Dr. Favale's book, The Genesis of Gender, is available wherever books are sold, I cannot recommend it highly enough! The Genesis of Gender: https://bookshop.org/a/25089/9781621644088 Into the Deep: An Unlikely Conversion: https://bookshop.org/a/25089/9781532605017

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Our Creedal Heritage - Part 2 - Prof Hanko

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 66:27 Transcription Available

Part 2 of 4 podcasts of Professor Hankos Doctrinal class - Our Creedal Heritage

Our Creedal Heritage-Part1-Prof. Hanko

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 62:32 Transcription Available

Part 1 of 4 podcasts of Professor Hankos Doctrinal class - Our Creedal Heritage

Year Zero with Wesley Yang

Shep Melnick on Creedal Passion Politics (Abridged)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 15:08

This is an abridged, 15-minute excerpt of my conversation with Boston College professor of political science Shep Melnick posted for paid subscribers only. Become a paid subscriber to hear the rest of this episode, read the transcript, and maintain access to a growing archive of independent study sessions.This is the fourth episode in the Syllabus series, wherein I do a deep dive into a subject with an academic expert.R. Shep Melnick, Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Professor of American Politics at Boston College and co-chair of the Harvard Program on Constitutional Government, has put together a syllabus of readings that we will be working through on the subscriber-only Syllabus podcast series. Every few weeks we'll do another reading together.This week, we're discussing Samuel Huntington, American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony (Harvard University Press, 1983), chs. 1-3.Next episode we will be reading: Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America, trans. and ed, Delba Winthrop and Harvey C. Mansfield (University of Chicago Press, 2000), Vol. II, Part I, chs. 1-2; Part II, chs. 1-8; Part IV, ch. 6. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wesleyyang.substack.com/subscribe

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Straight Thinking - The Incarnation: Mystery, Biblical, and Creedal

Reasons to Believe Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 69:22

How to defend the incarnation when a Jehovah's Witness visits

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30. Cult of the Creedal Statement - an Interlude

Tell Me the Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 25:47

In this interlude episode, I argue that the fundamental problem with "theology" is that it reduces scriptural faith into something that is to be "believed" rather than "lived out" in obedience to a command. Intro and outro music Copyright © Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Creedal Theology - Omniscience (Predestination Pt. 2) Romans 9-11

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 40:17

As part of the continuing excursus on the idea of Predestination and Election, Ian leads us through a study of Romans 9-11. While it is by no means, comprehensive, this overview shows Paul's radical redefinition of Israel according to his expanded views of monotheism, election, and eschatology. In this study, Ian shows how Gentile believers gain their access to salvation through Israel. He also solidifies this notion of Christ as the New Israel and establishes the perfection of God in this divine plan.

Creedal Theology - Application of God's Eternity and Introduction to Omnipresence

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 37:12

Continuing our series on Systematic Theology according to The Apostles' Creed, Ian delves into the first stanza "I believe in God the Father Almighty." He discusses the nature of God's Eternity - is God outside of time or inside of time? - and introduces the concept of God's Omnipresence. Special Listener's Note: Due to some unforeseen technical difficulties rendering the audio virtually unsalvageable, there is a gap between this episode and the last. We do apologize for the inconvenience, but hope that you will continue to listen.

Creedal Theology - Omnipresence Revisited and The Doctrine of Immutability

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 45:49

In this lesson, Ian continues to tackle the ideas of God's Omnipresence and introduces the Doctrine of Immutability. Ian spends a good deal of time understanding God as Spirit, then moving to the idea that God cannot be changed because in Him is all knowledge; nothing catches God by surprise! Special Listener's Note: Due to some unforeseen technical difficulties rendering the audio virtually unsalvageable, there is a gap between this episode and the last. We do apologize for the inconvenience, but hope that you will continue to listen.

Creedal Theology - Immutability Continued and the End of God's Infinite Attributes

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 34:36

This week Ian finishes up the Doctrine of God's Immutability. He emphasizes the key point that God is incapable of change in light of His other infinite attributes. Then Ian explains how all of these infinite attributes tie together and begins to discuss how they might influence our understanding of God's personal attributes.

Creedal Theology - Omniscience (Providence)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 31:43

In conjunction with the Doctrine of Omniscience, Ian introduces the idea of God's Providence. Ian brings to the fore the need to understand God's attributes holistically - that is that many of the previously discussed attributes combine to give greater understanding to this doctrine of Providence. Special Listener's Note: This week's audio has been heavily processed in order to make it more intelligible. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will continue to listen.

Creedal Theology - Omniscience (St. Paul's Theology Predestination and Election)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 48:05

This week Ian explores St. Paul's Theology of Predestination and Election by examining the whole of Paul's New Testament writings. Ian points out that St. Paul centers these ideas around his expanded understandings of Monotheism, Election, and Eschatology. This lesson comes as a continuation of the previous lesson the concepts of Predestination and Election.

Talking with your neighbor about their creedal yard sign | Analysis of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination hearing

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 42:46

The Gospel Coalition's Brett McCracken looks at yard signs listing that houses beliefs and how they open up dialogue about the Gospel. Political scientist Hunter Baker looks at the first two days of the nomination hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Talking with your neighbor about their creedal yard sign | Analysis of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination hearing

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 42:46

The Gospel Coalition's Brett McCracken looks at yard signs listing that houses beliefs and how they open up dialogue about the Gospel. Political scientist Hunter Baker looks at the first two days of the nomination hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Creedal Statements (w/ Special Guest Michelle Collins)

Apostates Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 49:09

In today's episode, we talk about creedalism and how I believe it leads to division and divisiveness. Plus, we talk to the one and only Michelle Collins about the psychology behind conspiracy theories like #QAnon. Check out her podcast "Book Ish" and be on the lookout for her books Into the Gray (2020) and Learning to Float (2021). To support my work, please sign up at patreon.com/mjdistefano. For as little as $1 per month, you can become a producer and will unlock lots of goodies. #QAnon #learningtofloat #intothegray #michellecollins #psychology #creeds #creedalism --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message

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The difference between be a Creedal American and a Tribal American | Healing from abortion and becoming a healer

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 41:49

Paul D Miller of Providence Magazine talked about the competing views of being a Tribal American and a Creedal American, and how it affects how we engage the world. Bridget, a listener from Wisconsin, shares her personal story of abortion, finding forgiveness in Christ, and being a healer for others.

The difference between be a Creedal American and a Tribal American | Healing from abortion and becoming a healer