The Confessional Imperative

WHAT IF "NO CREED BUT THE BIBLE" WAS ACTUALLY COMPLETELY ANTI-BIBLICAL?

The role of confessions and creeds is a matter of debate within contemporary evangelicalism, as many identify with the call to return to the ancient roots of Christianity. Advocating a balanced perspective, Carl Trueman offers an analysis of why creeds and confessions of faith are essential, how they have developed over time, and how they can function in the church of today and tomorrow.

«It is common among church leaders to dispute the necessity of confessions of faith on the basis of the Bible's supreme authority. Trueman effectively demonstrates that such claims are entirely untenable. We all have creeds. The Bible itself demands them. But some have creeds that are unwritten, and not open to public scrutiny. The consequences of this can be greatly damaging. Trueman's case deserves to be heard as widely as possible.»
Robert Letham
Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Union School of Theology

«Here is a truly inspiring vision for churches to break free from the insubstantial, the fickle, and the dysfunctional through a deeper enjoyment of the faith we have received. Trueman has shown that the use of creeds is necessary and beautifully enriching. Informative and convincing, this book has what it takes to do great good.»
Michael Reeves
President and Professor of Theology at Union School of Theology; author of "Rejoice and Tremble and Gospel People"

«I know few people better equipped to write this book. As a scholar and pastor, Trueman combines his experience as a historian with some important biblical observations to make a compelling case for The Confessional Imperative. This book will prove immensely helpful in the current ecclesiastical climate.»
Mark Jones
Minister of Faith Vancouver Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, British Columbia

«Once again, Trueman has given us a supremely stimulating book. Trueman succeeds in demonstrating the great relevance of creeds by showing how contemporary ancient creeds are. The book is not only mandatory reading for those who cling to creeds without knowing why or for those whose creed is to have no creed, but for all who seek to practice the Christian faith.»
Herman Selderhuis
President of the Theological University of Apeldoorn, Netherlands; Director of Refo500; Chairman of the Reformation Research Consortium

«This is a fascinating study, brilliantly contemporary and scholarly historical. But it is also an urgent wake-up call that, if heeded, would free evangelicalism from its current isolation, superficiality, and confusion — and from the autocracy of private empire builders. Informative, readable, and stimulating all at once.»
Donald MacLeod
Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at Edinburgh Theological Seminary; author of "A Faith to Live By and The Person of Christ"

Carl R. Trueman (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College. William E. Simon Fellow in Religion and Public Life at Princeton University, and Senior Fellow at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books, and a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC). Dr. Trueman is considered one of the most respected Christian historians and thinkers today.

ISBN: 9786125034694