Posts tagged 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
10 Problems with “No Creed But The Bible” 
10 Problems with “No Creed But The Bible” 

Is “No Creed but the Bible” actually faithful to the Bible? It is a simple question that can spur a lot of debate, but it is worth asking and trying to answer so that our churches and the denomination as a whole can become biblically stronger, healthier, and more unified. Here are 10 reasons we should pull a Frozen and “Let it go!” (If I had hair, I’d sling it back while I sang the song, but you will just have to imagine that for yourself!).     

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Unity, Dialogue, Church Practices, TheologyCorey J. McLaughlinnon-creedalism, creedalism, trinitarianism, non-trinitarianism, statement of faith
A Brief Critique of the Creedalist Argument for Adopting a Statement of Faith
A Brief Critique of the Creedalist Argument for Adopting a Statement of Faith

I have wondered about the vocal promulgation of creedalism within the Advent Christian Denomination. I want to share some thoughts regarding what I understand are two of the major arguments in favor of adopting a statement of faith and present what I feel is the greatest weakness to the presentation.

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Unity, TheologyDavid E. Deannon-creedalism, creedalism, non-trinitarianism, trinitarianism, Trinity