Theology for the Church
Confessionalism with Raymond Johnson
Dec 21, 2023
Dr. Raymond Johnson, senior pastor at Christ Church West Chester, and Caleb explore the importance of confessionalism in the church. Topics discussed include the role of confessions and creeds in summarizing and affirming truth, catechetical and protective functions of creeds, their role in promoting church health and unity, and advice on incorporating traditional statements of faith in worship services.
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- Confessions and creeds distill core theological truths and help protect from error.
- Confessions and creeds promote church health and provide a basis for church discipline, theological triage, and evaluating ministers.
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Importance of Creeds and Statements of Faith
Creeds, statements of faith, and confessions are summaries of biblical teachings that help protect from error and distill core theological truths. They are not meant to replace scripture but supplement it, aiding believers in summarizing and memorizing essential doctrines.
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