The Apostles’ Creed is a summary of what we believe as Christians. The church librarians have selected the following books to help church members appreciate the rich meaning contained inside the Apostles’ Creed.
1. The Apostles’ Creed by R. Albert Mohler
The Apostles’ Creed has shaped and guided Christian faith for almost two thousand years. Shared by Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox traditions, the Apostles’ Creed is perhaps the most compelling and formidable statement of Christian doctrine the world has ever known. But do we know what it really means–and how it applies to us today? R. Albert Mohler Jr. works line-by-line and phrase-by-phrase through each section of the Creed, explaining in clear terms what it means and how it equips Christians to live faithfully in a post-Christian culture. From understanding the nature of the Trinity and the miracle of the Incarnation to the world-shaking truth of the resurrection and the hope of Christ’s return, the theological heritage contained in this ancient statement has the power to shape us for vibrant and steadfast living today.
2. Affirming the Apostles’ Creed by J I Packer
The Apostles’ Creed is the oldest, most beautiful succinct summary of Christian beliefs. Often recited in unison during worship services, the creed begins with the phrase “I believe,” making it a deeply personal profession of faith. But when was the last time you examined it closely? In Affirming the Apostles’ Creed, J. I. Packer explains the meaning and implications of each phrase of this great creed. Each concise chapter serves as an invitation to dive further into the creed – and as a result, into the essentials of the Christian faith.
3. The Apostles’ Creed: Ten studies for Individuals or Groups by Tim Chester
I believe in God, the Father Almighty… The Apostles’ Creed is recited by Christians throughout the world each Sunday. For many it is a dull routine, and for others, it is spoken with confusion or doubt, rather than with confidence and joy. Do we really need creeds? This book aims to fill out the content of the short statements of this creed which are so familiar to us. In ten studies, it shows how they are derived from the Bible – the teaching of the apostles – and what the significance of this momentous formula is for our daily lives. Saying the creed need never be dull, confused or joyless again.
4. Apostles’ Creed by Ben Myers
Join FatCat, the friendly feline, as he learns the traditional text of the Apostles’ Creed–the earliest summary of the apostles’ teaching. Through the Creed, children can encounter the God of the Bible who creates, redeems, and sanctifies. Enjoy vibrantly illustrated scenes of Jesus’s life and search for FatCat on every page! Young readers and families will read a line from the creed along with a simple reflection to tuck into their hearts. In a fun and accessible way, believers can visualize, memorize, understand, and confess the Apostles’ Creed, which has united all Christians for centuries.
Make your book reservations online or drop by our library on Sundays, 9.15am to 10am, at KKMC L2.
What books do KKMC librarians recommend? What are members of our community reading? Find out at From the Librarian’s Shelf, brought to you by the KKMC Library Ministry.
