"I Believe": Exploring the Apostles' Creed (Paperback)

by Alister E. McGrath (Author) "The creed opens with a powerful assertion: "I believe..." (more)
Key Phrases: Jesus Christ, New Testament, Holy Spirit (more...)

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• What are the basics of Christian belief?
• How can you know the most important elements of the faith?
• When you hear people talk about doctrines that seem unfamiliar, how can you know if they are at the core of Christianity or outside the center?

The basics of Christian faith have remained the same for centuries. Affirmed by the church around the world since its earliest years, these truths are summarized in documents known as creeds. Among these, the Apostles' Creed is one of the most important.In this brief book, Alister McGrath introduces you to the essential truths about God the Father, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Divided into six sections with reflection and discussion questions included for each core truth, "I Believe" is ideal for your personal study or for use in a small group or Sunday school class.Here is the basic book you need to understand the basics of Christianity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830819460
• ISBN-13: 978-0830819461
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #98,599 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite on the Creed overall, March 2, 2005

By	Raymond Cannata "Rev. R. Cannata" (New Orleans, LA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Concise, inexpensive, nicely packaged, clearly written. And by someone who is both highly competent (Oxford prof.) and actually believes the Creed is true. The study questions at the end of each chapter, and teh non-techical approach make this idea for small group discussion or a c.e. class.

Overall, this would be my first choice. For those who want more words and a slightly more pugnacious approach, also get Michale Horton We Believe. For a GREAT intro., and some other good insights, by a Catholic scholar who is less orthodox than McGrath -- Luke Timothy Johnson's new The Creed (2003) is a good second choice. For a variety of moderately liberal and neo-orthodox perspectives, and a mix of theological and sermonic materials, check out the new Van Harn, ed., Exploring and Proclaiming The Apostles' Creed (2004). But get McGrath first.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic introduction to the Creed, December 10, 1999

By	Ian Drummond "Ian Drummond" (Beverly, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This has been a good little book for my own personal study. It can clarify just what we mean when we say things like "I belive in the communion of saints."

Highly recommended for someone who is curious in exploring some of the basic tenets of the Christian faith. Good for group study.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discover the basis of this statement of faith, March 7, 2006

By	Adrian M. Gonzalez (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We are using this book in a Small Group study. The author's insight into both the scriptural basis for the statements in the Creed and the historical development and context for the Creed is excellent. We're learning a lot...