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"Like the Creed, this gem of a book answers the question, 'What do Christians believe?' But because it is sensitive to the unique doubts and fears and cynicism of the 21st century, it winsomely answers the question behind that question: 'How could Christians possibly believe that?' Myers shows as much as he tells, introducing us to the audacious wisdom of ancient voices whose insights prove timely and perennial. This is the catechesis we need for a secular age, overcoming the forgetting we parade as enlightenment."-James K. A. Smith, Calvin College"I am very thankful to Ben Myers for his concise, readable commentary on the Apostles' Creed. He joins the refreshing movement that is retrieving the church's long and well-established theological consensus and urging the contemporary church to embrace this wisdom from the past. His book helps today's church confess the Apostles' Creed as essential truth about the triune God and the salvation he offers."-Gregg R. Allison, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"Ben Myers has given readers a precious gift in this short series of meditations on the Apostles' Creed. Like the Church Fathers whose work permeates this book, he treats us to a series of pithy, pertinent reflections that demonstrate theological depth - yet with a surprisingly light touch. Tackling hard matters like gender and God's fatherhood,the virginal conception, the descent into hell, and the persons of the divine Trinity, Myers is alive to both the richness of Christian tradition and the needs of the hour. This is popular theology in the best sense of that term, making accessible the great truths of the Christian faith."-Oliver D. Crisp, Fuller Theological Seminary"Ben Myers has written a simple yet elegant and sublime account of the Christian faith according to the Apostles' Creed. Myers works through the creed, word by word, phrase by phrase, and explains its meaning in a way that is both memorable and meditative."-Michael F. Bird, Ridley College
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About the Author
Ben Myers is director of the Millis Institute in Brisbane and a research fellow of the Centre for Public and Contextual Theology at Charles Sturt University in Canberra. He is the author of Salvation in My Pocket: Fragments of Faith and Theology and Christ the Stranger: The Theology of Rowan Williams.
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Product details
Series: Christian Essentials
Hardcover: 168 pages
Publisher: Lexham Press (May 9, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1683590880
ISBN-13: 978-1683590880
Product Dimensions:
5.2 x 0.5 x 7 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.8 out of 5 stars
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I have been more focused on catechesis (the training and instruction about matters of Christian faith) over the past several years as I have both become more liturgical in theological bias and more focused on spiritual formation.Discipleship (which in some ways is another way of thinking of catechesis), means growing to be more like Christ. It is not about becoming a particular culture or look or personality or knowing certain things, but it is about growing to become more like Christ.Part of what I have become convinced is that we should not be training people to avoid sin, although I am not denying the reality of sin or the harm that it does, but training them toward right desires. I think porn is one of the most simple ways of illustrating this, I have heard from many that their desire to consume porn could not be managed away. Knowing porn was bad for them and simply trying to be better was not what has worked for many that I have talked to. Understanding the subject of the porn as created in the image of God and distorting the goodness of sex and their bodies for the titillation of others, usually strangers, by my anecdotal evidence, seems to be more effective. The right understanding of good things and the right desire for those good things is more important than personal desire to not do wrong.What does that have to do with the Apostles’ Creed? The Apostles’ Creed is one of the oldest distillations and positive affirmations of the Christian faith. The Creed was likely first used as a baptismal statement of faith. An affirmation of what we believe and who we believe in. The Apostles’ Creed is a positive statement. If you know some church history you can see where some of those statements are blocking false beliefs, but it is mostly about what we positively believe.Ben Myers is setting out a straight forward, exploration, sometimes word by word, of what the Apostles’ Creed means. It is not super long. The chapters are short. It would make a very good small group study or personal devotional reading. Just in the past couple years I have read books on the creed by Hans von Balthasar, Derek Vreeland and JI Packer and attempted a video series on the Apostles’ Creed with a small group.Of the books I have read on the Creed, none have been horrible, but Myers’ book on the Apostles’ Creed is the one I would recommend first. There are a couple of reasons,1) it is ecumenical. The biggest problem with von Bathasar and Packer’s books on the creed where they were assuming either Catholic or Reformed understandings of Christianity. Meyers is a Protestant and probably has a few statements that are too Protestant for Catholic or Orthodox readers, but he does not, as Packer does, complain about other streams of Christian faith’s understanding of Christianity while explicating one of the most important ecumenical statements of faith.2) Myers is intentionally being introductory. This is a book of discipleship, not scholarship. That does not mean it is simplistic or anti-academic, but that it is not primarily concerned with academic theology or small nuances of Christian faith, but about the broad stream of Christianity that can be shared among all.3) It is short. The creed is short. A book about the creed, especially one that it oriented toward teaching large swaths of Christians, should also be short. You could, although I would not recommend it, read this in a single sitting. The orientation of the book is to read it slowly, pondering it and even better discussing it. Christian faith is not primarily an individualistic faith, but a communal one. The creed is not a statement of personal individual faith, but an affirmation of a universal, communal statement of belief.
Ben Myers has written a wonderful book that illuminates and edifies, inviting deep reflection on the Apostle's Creed. This book explains basic Christian convictions, tells the story of Jesus (while pointing toward the wider redemptive arc of the Bible), and creates space for the mystery of faith, incorporating insights from scholars and theologians old and new. I strongly recommend this book as a discipleship resource for those interested in Christianity, beginners in the faith, and for experienced saints.
I eagerly anticipated reading this book after watching the sermon's series on which it's based. For each section of the Creed Ben gives a bit of historical context that helps us understand not only what the Creed is confessing but also what it was, and is against. I found this especially helpful with understanding Gnostic beliefs in the ancient and modern expressions. At the outset Ben reminds us that theology doesn't add a once to what we've already received in baptism but it helps us understand it better. As a working pastor this is a very helpful book both for teaching and preaching. It helps to be reminded of how simple, yet profound the Christian faith is.
Dr. Myers brilliantly leads the reader through the ancient creed. It's concise but substantive and incredibly helpful. This is an encouraging, engaging book, and I highly recommend it.
This is not an in-depth analysis of the Creed but a good overview. I was surprised how small it was (the dimensions are in the detail section, though) as it really is only 1/2 thick!Ben does a good job pushing one back into the Creed and the formulation of it. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to lead a Sunday School/Bible Study class in the Creed.
An interesting and enlightening analysis of The Apostles’ Creed. Short thoughts and mediations for each line. I used it as a devotional with my daily prayers. I then gave it to the priest in charge at my church.
Very readable and filled with incredible insights about the Creed. I look forward to leading a discussion in my church using this book.
A great short read packed full of valuable information to help underdtand the faith we proclaim . Strongly recommended for everyone.
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