It is time for the October edition of Helpful Things.
Fred Sanders’ Review of The Story of the Trinity by Bryan Litfin
More books are arriving focused on the Nicene creed. One written for a popular audience (versus an academic audience) is Bryan Litfin’s The Story of the Trinity. Is it an account that includes ancient history? Yes. Does Litfin bring life to the account? According to Sanders, yes. Read Fred’s review at the following link to gauge whether this would be a good addition to your “to read” pile of books.
Rishmawy and DeYoung on Why Creeds Matter
Also arising from the attention being paid to the Nicene Creed, Derek Rishmawy discusses the significance of creeds in the history of the church. For those of us coming from non-creedal denominations of evangelicalism, our awareness and familiarity with historic creeds may be lacking. Here is a good place to start building your awareness.
What Do Mormons Believe?
The following article by Justin Taylor gives a helpful introductory overview to Mormon beliefs. Please click on the graphic to read the article.
What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?
The following article by Justin Taylor fills you in on some basic beliefs of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Please click on the graphic to read the article.
