Credo: Creeds, Confessions, Catechisms, and Covenants

Credo is a compilation of major creeds, confessions, catechisms, and covenants from Church history, printed in full along with introductions to set each document in its historical context. Our Christian brethren of the past were prepared to defend their faith, and their words show us how to do the same. These historic, Christ-centric documents are part of our Christian heritage, and compiling these into a single volume makes Credo a rich resource for parents, students, and pastors—any Christian who says “I believe.”

446 pages.

View excerpt here.

Credo features twenty-five documents from Church history, including:

• Apostles’ Creed (4th century)
• Nicene Creed (325)
• Chalcedonian Creed (451)
• Athanasian Creed (c. 6th century)
• Ten Theses of Berne (1528)
• Augsburg Confession (1530)
• Gallican Confession (1559)
• Scots Confession (1560)
• Belgic Confession (1561)
• Canons of Dort (1619)
• Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)
• Savoy Declaration (1658)
• Second London Baptist Confession (1689)
• Luther’s Small Catechism (1529)
• Geneva Catechism (1560)
• Heidelberg Catechism (1563)
• Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647)
• Keach’s Catechism (1689)
• Watertown Covenant (1630)
• Covenant of the First Church in Boston (1630)
• Salem Covenants (1629-1636)
• Dedham Covenant (1636)
• Scottish National Covenant (1638)
• Solemn League and Covenant (1643)
• The Children’s Bond (1684)

Each document is printed in full along with an introduction to set it in its historical context. Who wrote it, when, and where? What was happening in the Church and the world to prompt its writing?

“As the foundations of almost every dimension of our culture are crumbling under the relentless barrage of the world, the flesh, and the devil, there is no timelier moment for a book such as Credo.” – Douglas Bond

“This book is an essential help for families and professionals to have at their fingertips the creedal pronouncements of the church that have lasted for centuries.” – Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas

“Credo reminds us of what it is that we believe and why. Highly recommended.” – Dr. George Grant

“The spiritual heritage represented here is a great wealth for which we should be tremendously grateful.” – Benjamin R. Merkle, D.Phil

“This book provides the sum of centuries of Christian understanding that is practical for families and Christians of all ages, to learn the biblical doctrines that undergird our lives.” – Bill Potter

“…a single source for so many clear statements on our faith… Every home would benefit from having this collection.” – Pastor Randy Booth