{"product_id":"what-christians-ought-to-believe-an-introduction-to-christian-doctrine-through-the-apostles-creed-9780310520924","title":"What Christians Ought to Believe: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine Through the Apostles' Creed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Apostles' Creed is a treasure trove of basic Christian beliefs and wisdom that helps ensure the integrity and orthodoxy of our faith. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSadly, modern churches have often hesitated to embrace the ancient creeds because of our \"nothing but the Bible\" tradition. In \u003cem\u003eWhat Christians Ought to Believe\u003c\/em\u003e Michael Bird will open your eyes to the possibilities of the Apostles' Creed as a way to explore and understand the essential teachings of the Christian faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together theological commentary, tips for application, and memorable illustrations, \u003cem\u003eWhat Christians Ought to Believe\u003c\/em\u003e summarizes the basic tenets of the Christian faith using the Apostles' Creed as its entryway. After first emphasizing the importance of creeds for the formation of the Christian faith, each chapter, following the Creed's outline, introduces the Father, the Son, and the Spirit and the Church. An appendix includes the Apostles' Creed in the original Latin and Greek.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Christians Ought to Believe\u003c\/em\u003e is ideally suited for both the classroom and the church setting to teach beginning students and laypersons the basics of what Christians ought to affirm if they are to be called Christians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBird, Michael F.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eMichael F. Bird\u003c\/strong\u003e is Academic Dean and lecturer in theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eJesus and the Origins of the Gentile Mission, The Saving Righteousness of God, Evangelical Theology, Romans (Story of God Bible Commentary Series), The Gospel of the Lord: How the Early Church Wrote the Story of Jesus, \u003c\/em\u003e and editor of \u003cem\u003eThe Apostle Paul: Four Views\u003c\/em\u003e. He also runs a popular theological studies blog called \"Euangelion\" and can be followed on twitter @mbird12. ","brand":"Zondervan Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680544395538,"sku":"9780310520924","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b1e7a4dc-1ce5-42f0-95d6-04227fd27756.jpg?v=1734922322","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/what-christians-ought-to-believe-an-introduction-to-christian-doctrine-through-the-apostles-creed-9780310520924","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}