Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Reclaiming the Historic Christian Faith (with Carl Trueman)
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Jun 26, 2024 
Author Carl Trueman discusses the importance of reclaiming the historic Christian faith in a culture consumed with individualism and identity. They explore the value of traditional creeds, challenge expressive individualism, and emphasize the counter-cultural nature of creeds in conveying divine truths within the Christian faith.
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Creeds Protect Core Beliefs
- Evangelicals concerned about creeds elevating tradition over Scripture should consider their value.
- Creeds and confessions protect core Christian beliefs by summarizing scriptural teachings.
Expressive Individualism
- Expressive individualism prioritizes inner feelings over external realities when defining identity.
- This contrasts with the past, where external factors held greater authority.
Psalm 73 and Feelings
- In Psalm 73, the psalmist's distress over theodicy is resolved by going to the sanctuary.
- This act symbolizes bringing feelings under the authority of God's revelation.