The Creed: What Christians Believe and Why It Matters is a clear, engaging, and deeply thoughtful exploration of the Nicene Creed and its significance for Christian faith today. Written by respected New Testament scholar Luke Timothy Johnson, the book explains how the ancient words of the Creed continue to shape Christian identity, worship, and spiritual practice.
Synopsis
Johnson guides readers through each section of the Creed—Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Church, and the life to come—explaining its historical origins, theological meaning, and continued relevance for modern believers. He highlights the Creed not as a dry doctrinal statement, but as a living confession that unites Christians across denominations and centuries.
Accessible yet theologically rich, the book invites readers to see the Creed as a source of spiritual depth and communal belonging.
Why This Book Matters
This is an essential resource for anyone interested in Christian doctrine, catechesis, theology, and spiritual formation. Ideal for clergy, students, study groups, and individual readers seeking to understand the foundations of Christian belief and why these statements still matter in contemporary life.