The Biblical Case for Creedalism
The Biblical Case for Creedalism

Although there was benefit to the dialogue on Creedalism and Non-Creedalism, there was one glaring oversight: explanations of our respective views with biblical support. The format and time constraints tended to lead us towards clarifying and interacting with each other’s views. David Dean and I have both written on these subjects in the past, and the resources we recommended are informative of our positions.

Since the matters at hand are not inconsequential, there is, I believe, tremendous value in sharing a concise, direct presentation of my own position: creedalism. It is my conviction that the following view faithfully represents both the charge to the Church given by God in his Word, and the example set down by the earliest churches, as recorded in God’s Word.

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Nathaniel Bickford, ACGC, Theology, UnityNathaniel Bickfordcreeds, creedalism
Creeds & Creedalism: Clarifying Terms for Better Conversation
Creeds & Creedalism: Clarifying Terms for Better Conversation

An ongoing debate among Advent Christians has focused around creedalism and non-creedalism. As the 2026 Triennial Convention approaches with significant proposals for us to vote on, that discussion has become more prominent.

We have, for a few months, been evaluating these proposals through articles, videos, and various other discussions. These have been helpful in getting us to think through what is before us. At the same time, it has also become clear that we often use the same words in different ways, and this tends to create confusion and misunderstanding. I suspect, however, that we all want this discussion to be productive and clarifying. With that goal in mind, I would like to define several key terms as they are understood by one who gladly considers himself a creedalist.

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Nathaniel Bickford, ACGCNathaniel Bickfordcreedalism, creeds, non-creedalism, 2026 DOP, 2026 Declaration of Principles, Declaration of Principles, bylaws, Triennial
Paul for the World (and a look at the past fifty years of Evangelicalism)
Paul for the World (and a look at the past fifty years of Evangelicalism)

Often, we think of the apostle Paul’s New Testament writings mostly in terms of eschatology, and while the future is important in Paul’s thinking, he is just as concerned (if not more) with how we live now. Nijay Gupta suggests that if we reduce Paul’s theology to mere escapism, we’ve missed the entire point. For Paul, “Life in the here and now—however challenging or confusing or difficult it may be—has meaning, purpose, and hope in Christ” (3).

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Robert Mayer
166 Years of Silence - Kevin Skipworth Interviews Tom Loghry
166 Years of Silence - Kevin Skipworth Interviews Tom Loghry

Gospel Grit (hosted by Kevin Skipworth) takes on one of the most important conversations in Advent Christian history. 166 years of silence about the nature of God. One document that could change everything. A conversation you do not want to miss with Tom Loghry as he joins the Gospel Grit podcast.

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Adventism, ACGCKevin Skipworth2026 DOP, Declaration of Principles, Triennial, Trinity, Advent Christian, Gospel Grit
We Look to the Future: A Reply to David E. Dean
We Look to the Future: A Reply to David E. Dean

I am going to take a different approach in responding to David E. Dean’s recent article that expresses opposition to the 2026 Declaration of Principles. I will briefly respond to some particular points at the end as a sort of appendix. More than this, I want to give you a context for thinking about these things. And eventually, I am going to invite you to step into my shoes, to look through the eyes of a 34 year old pastor, as we look to the future.

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Tom Loghry, ACGC, Church Practices, UnityThomas Loghrydenominationalism, congregationalism, restructuring, advent christian, CCCC