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The American Creed and the Christian Creed: “We Believe in One God” v. “God is My On-Call Counselor “ Chris Altrock – Sunday Night Series – March 6, 2011

Our Belief in God

Author and preacher A. W. Tozer wrote in the early 20th century: “What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us…Were we able to extract from any man a complete answer to the question, ‘What comes into your mind when you think about God?’ we might predict with certainty the spiritual future of that man.”[1] Our spiritual future can be predicted by what we believe about God.  What we think about God sets the course for everything down our spiritual road.Read More »The American Creed and the Christian Creed: “We Believe in One God” v. “God is My On-Call Counselor “ Chris Altrock – Sunday Night Series – March 6, 2011

The American Creed and the Christian Creed: “We Believe” vs. “It Doesn’t Matter What You Believe”

Deeds Over Creeds

In his book Christless Christianity Michael Horton argues that when it comes to the Christian faith in North America, creeds have given way to deeds.[1] In others words, what counts in modern Christianity are deeds—serving the poor, drilling water wells, and tutoring at-risk children.  What no longer counts in contemporary Christianity are creeds—believing specific things about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.  What matters these days is what churches do in their communities and around the world, not what churches believe when they gather together.  Creeds have given way to deeds.Read More »The American Creed and the Christian Creed: “We Believe” vs. “It Doesn’t Matter What You Believe”