Creedal

The word "Creed" comes from the Latin word credo, which means "I believe".

A good definition of Creedal Christianity is the shape and form of Christian belief summarized by the Creeds of the undivided church — the Apostles Creed, The Nicene Creed, etc.

Christians were guided by a “rule of faith,” certain tenets that all people were required to believe to be called “Christian.” In our postmodern, anything goes or self-identify as whatever you want to be; a “rule of faith” seems counterintuitive to our radically democratized souls.

And that’s the point. The Creeds bring us together, unite us under the banner of Christ, and guide us in life. The Creeds give a “rule of faith” that clarifies our identity, our tribe, our belonging, and our hope. And finally, the Creeds allow us to break bread together and sit in the discomfort of our differences while celebrating our common faith. That is what it means in my mind to be counted as one among many in the “holy catholic church.”