Story of My Books # 16: WCOB

Book # 16 was a popular level theology book on Christian theology.

I wanted to do something less technical and more accessible than my Evangelical Theology, so I wrote a book called What Christians Ought To Believe: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine Through the Apostles’ Creed.

I used the Apostles’ Creed as a template because it is the oldest syllabus there is for teaching Christian doctrine. In the book, I explain the value of creeds, and then go through every line of the Apostles’ Creed and offer a lay-friendly exposition. The intention is to explain the basics of Christian doctrine in an easy-to-understand way that is also exciting and enjoyable to read.

J.T. English reviews the book over at TGC where he wrote:

More than a mere apologetic for the use of creeds in church, What Christians Ought to Believe provides a fresh exposition of one of the most revered and important creeds within Christianity—the fourth-century Apostles’ Creed. Bird gives a contemporary commentary on this cherished creed. In our cultural moment, it’s essential that Christians be faithful in proclaiming the faith once delivered to the saints in every context. We simply cannot rely on previous generations and their proclamation of the gospel. Rather, we join their ranks by declaring the same faith in our own contexts.

From the master lectures, below is session one on Christian Creeds for Beginners.

Yes, a second edition is on the cards, not sure when, but in the planning stages!