This We Believe: The Meaning of the Apostles' Creed
About this ebook
“If we want to lead good, holy, and useful lives, we must look to the creed which shapes our conduct.”
In an ever-changing world, the timeless words of the Apostles’ Creed still have the power to anchor, clarify, and renew our faith. With this collection of sermons from renowned preacher and author John R. W. Stott (1921–2011), deepen your understanding of the foundational truths of the Christian faith found in this ancient creed.
Preached over fifty years ago at Stott’s London church yet as applicable as ever, these teachings offer a phrase-by-phrase exploration of the Apostles’ Creed alongside Scripture, providing believers with a solid theological foundation for their discipleship journey. This book is both thorough and accessible, helping new and seasoned believers alike see the ancient creed in a new light.
What you’ll get with This We Believe:
- Content from John Stott made available in print for the first time
- Phrase-by-phrase exploration of the Apostles’ Creed
- Practical application points and an eight-session study guide
Whether you’re seeking to deepen your understanding of core Christian doctrine, explore the rich tradition of the church, or glean the theological wisdom of John Stott, this book is an invaluable resource.
Let the timeless teaching of one of our most trusted and beloved expository preachers reinvigorate your faith with This We Believe.
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About the author
John R. W. Stott (1921–2011) was known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist, and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States, and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). His connections in and heart for the global church led him to found Langham Partnership. Langham continues its work today, equipping key leaders to preach God's Word clearly, faithfully, and relevantly in over 140 countries. Stott's many books, including Basic Christianity and The Cross of Christ, have sold millions of copies.
Christopher J. H. Wright (PhD, Cambridge) is international ministries director of the Langham Partnership, providing literature, scholarships, and preaching training for pastors in Majority World churches and seminaries. He has written many books including commentaries on Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel; The Mission of God; Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit; Old Testament Ethics for the People of God; and the three volumes of Knowing God Throughthe Old Testament. An ordained priest in the Church of England, Chris spent five years teaching the Old Testament at Union Biblical Seminary in India and thirteen years as academic dean and then principal of All Nations Christian College, an international training center for crosscultural mission in England. He was chair of the Lausanne Theology Working Group from 2005 to 2011 and the chief architect of The Cape Town Commitment from the Third Lausanne Congress, 2010.
