Perspective: The Catechism

In our churches the creeds are held in high esteem. This is not without good reason. The creeds are the wisdom of our fathers given to them and to us by God. Because the fathers sought after wisdom they were preserved, Proverbs 4:4-7. We must also seek after wisdom by continually learning the doctrines afresh, then we too will be preserved. To this end the creeds should be used as tools to open up the scriptures and challenge us to a greater understanding of scripture and therefore of our...