Thinking in Public with Albert Mohler Creeds and the Crisis of Christian Faithfulness — A Conversation with Carl Trueman
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Feb 7, 2024 
Carl Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College, discusses his book 'Crisis of Confidence' and the role of creeds and confessions in preserving faith. They explore the changing power dynamics in the Southern Baptist Convention, the historical context of hesitation and mental reservation, the exploration of the Patristic era, and the evolution of creeds and confessions. They emphasize the importance of scripture, creeds, and confession in churches and delve into future projects on critical theory and the cultural loss of the sacred.
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Creeds and Confessions
- Creeds and confessions synthesize the Bible's core teachings.
- They provide a unified understanding, although interpretations vary.
Confessionalism or Nothing
- Albert Mohler argues that confessionalism is essential for Christian faithfulness.
- He cites Protestant liberalism as an example of the dangers of rejecting confessionalism.
Regulative Creeds
- Creeds and confessions are regulative, not merely symbolic.
- They're grounded in scripture, acting as a summary of biblical teachings.