PART FIVE of Chapter 2 - The Foundations of Creedalism - The Creedal Imperative by Carl R. Truman with Pastor William Shifflett
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with Pastor William Shifflett
2 Timothy 1:13 - Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
What is the “form of sound words” and why is it important? p74
Dr Truman says that there is both a theological and a pastoral concern. What is the theological concern? p74 What is the pastoral concern? p75
Why is an established, conventional vocabulary for orthodox teaching a great help to the church? p75
Are creeds and confessions a “form of sound words”? p75 How does this affect the claim of “no creed but the Bible”? p75-76
Is continuity of teaching crucial? p77
2 Thessalonians 2:15 - Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Why do some Christians view traditions as things that they should avoid?
Why does the world view traditions as a strange notion? p77
Is the notion of tradition, of the need to hand on the gospel, embedded in the gospel itself? p78
Our worship consists of sermons, hymns, and prayers. Is this a “form of sound words”? p78
Does failure to continue in the true traditions or teaching bring strong words and action from the Apostle Paul? p78
Conclusion.
The past is important.
Language must be an appropriate vehicle for the stable transmission of truth.
There must be a body or an institution that can authoritatively compose and enforce creeds and confessions.
The Bible clearly teaches all three elements.
Next time: The Early Church.
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