Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity

ISBN: 1433590018

Author: Trueman, Carl R.

Condition: New

Carl Trueman Analyzes How Ancient Creeds and Confessions Protect and Promote Biblical Christianity in a Culture of Expressive IndividualismHistoric statements of faith-such as the Heidelberg Catechism, the Apostles Creed, and the Westminster Confession of Faith-have helped the Christian church articulate and adhere to Gods truth for centuries. However, many modern evangelicals reject these historic documents and the practices of catechesis, proclaiming their commitment to no creed but the Bible. And yet, in todays rapidly changing culture, ancient liturgical tradition is not only biblical-its essential.In Crisis of Confidence, Carl Trueman analyzes how creeds and confessions can help the Christian church navigate modern concerns, particularly around the fraught issue of identity. He contends that statements of faith promote humility, moral structure, and a godly view of personhood, helping believers maintain a strong foundation amid a culture in crisis. This is a revised edition of Truemans The Creedal Imperative, now with a new section on the rise of expressive individualism. Updated Edition of The Creedal Imperative: Includes fresh cultural insights on modern individualism Written by Carl Trueman: Author of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self (100,000+ copies sold) Theological and Historical: Explains why creeds and confessions are necessary, how they have developed over time, and how they can function in the church of today and tomorrow Ideal for Pastors, Professors, and Those Interested in Liturgical Tradition