Question:
You mention “a human creed.” What does that mean? Do you have a creed?
Answer:
The Standard Dictionary defines a creed as “a formal summary of fundamental points of religious belief; an authoritative statement of doctrine on points believed to be vital, usually representing the views of a religious body; a confession of faith.”
While anyone can express their beliefs without issue, the problem arises when a statement is carefully crafted by people and becomes an authoritative standard to which everyone must adhere. This creates a human creed that can constrain both the soul and the mind, hindering personal and collective growth within individuals or the Church. God’s Word is alive and ever-expanding; how can it be limited to the rigid, unchanging forms of human language, which are ultimately bound by our finite understanding?
We have a creed: the Bible. As stated on our “About Us” page under the section titled “We Believe,” we affirm that “the Bible alone is our rule of faith and life and that neither the sayings nor the traditions of men are to be our guide. The Bible is our creed, standard of discipline, and sole bond of union so that in all things, God alone receives the glory.” If we were to forsake this source of truth in favor of man-made creeds, we would risk following the path of past failures, ultimately losing our vitality and spiritual strength.
