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Opening Prayer Michael Hetzer Curt Davis

Opening/Head Stan Mellor

CommunionRob WadeBarry Root

Anthony Ward

Chris Willis

Song Leader Chris Willis Barry Root

Announcement Ryan Sollars Chris Willis Lamar McDonald

Adult Class Brian Haines

Invitation Michael Hetzer

Psalms 122:1 I was glad when they said to me,

"Let us go into the house of the LORD."

HymnsInvitation

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Why We Don’t Have Creeds

Churches and Creeds

Creed:From the Latin credo = “I believe” A summary of basic doctrines of faith

Famous CreedsApostle’s Creed – from about 250AD

Nicene Creed – from about 325 AD

Athanasian Creed – from about 500AD

Westminster Confession – 1645AD

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Some Questions About CreedsWhat makes a Creed?

Are they accurate?

Are they authorized?

Are they sinful?

What Makes a Creed?“Churches in different cities and regions made their own lists, which had many points in common, …… The small differences were eventually eliminated as church leaders discussed these things with one another. …….Churches throughout the empire agreed on which books should form the New Testament, and they agreed on several basic statements of faith.”

What Makes a Creed?Consensus makes creeds!Consensus made Saul kingJehovah said to Samuel, "Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them” 1 Samuel 8:7

What Makes a Creed?Consensus makes creeds!Consensus lied to King Ahab & JehosaphatThen the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, "Now listen, the words of the prophets with one accord encourage the king. Please, let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak encouragement.” And Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, whatever the LORD says to me, that I will speak.“ 1 Kings 22:3-4

What Makes a Creed?Consensus makes creeds!Consensus nearly expelled GentilesNow the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him Acts 11:1-2

What Makes a Creed?Consensus makes creeds!The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. Proverbs 12:15

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. Proverbs 21:2

Are Creeds Accurate?Athanasian & Apostles Creed: “He descended to Hell”

"he, foreseeing this, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption” Acts 2:31

Are Creeds Accurate?Apostle’s Creed: “the holy catholic Church”

But you have come ……the heavenly Jerusalem…… to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven Hebrews 12:22-23

Are Creeds Accurate?Nicene Creed: “And he shall come again …..whose kingdom

shall have no end. ”

Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, 1 Corinthians 15:24

Are Creeds Authorized?Is there a list of Christian “fundamentals”?

Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1-2

Are Creeds Authorized?The list of Christian “fundamentals”

Repentance from dead works Faith toward GodThe doctrine of baptismsLaying on of hands (Authority)Resurrection of the deadEternal judgment.

Are Creeds Authorized?The list of Christian “fundamentals”

RepentanceFaithBaptismAuthorityResurrectionJudgment

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth;I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Are Creeds Authorized?The Bible Apostle’s CreedRepentanceFaithBaptismAuthorityResurrectionJudgment

?Belief in God??ResurrectionJudgment

Bible Fundamentals and

Creed Fundamentals are not the same!

Are Creeds Sinful?Are they unifying or divisive?

Are they true or false?

Are they from God or from men?

Satan loves Creeds“(the Devil) was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. John 8:44

No Creed, The Word of God Instead

Seeking the Mind of God

Knowing the error of men

Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 1:21