How the Apostles Creed Can Serve as a Counter Catechism

In this episode of Truth Tribe, Doug Groothuis discusses the Apostles' Creed, emphasizing its role in Christian doctrine and its denial of various non-Christian beliefs. He argues for a "counter catechism" to equip Christians to counter false teachings in a hostile world. Groothuis outlines the Creed's affirmations and corresponding denials, such as rejecting pantheism, polytheism, and henotheism, and affirming Jesus' divinity and resurrection. He also denies teachings like reincarnation, annihilationism, and the Swoon Theory. Groothuis emphasizes the importance of spiritual discernment and theological testing, advocating for a strong understanding of what is false in relation to true Christian doctrine.

Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D., is Distinguished University Research Professor of Apologetics and Christian Worldview at Cornerstone University and the author of twenty books, including Beyond the Wager: The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal (InterVarsity, 2024).

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