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Light Not Shadow: McClendon's Misapprehension of the Creeds

Publication ,  Journal Article
Newman, E
Published in: One in Christ
September 5, 2025

Baptists have had conflicting responses to the ancient creeds. Some have seen them as central for Baptist life while others have interpreted them as obstacles to the supreme authority of Scripture. This essay engages Baptist theologian James Wm. McClendon’s understanding that today the ancient creeds undermine Christian discipleship. I argue instead that rightly understood the ancient creeds, particularly the Nicene Creed, make such discipleship possible.

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One in Christ

Publication Date

September 5, 2025

Volume

Vol. 58

Issue

No. 1

Start / End Page

75 / 86
 

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Newman, E. (2025). Light Not Shadow: McClendon's Misapprehension of the Creeds. One in Christ, Vol. 58(No. 1), 75–86.
Newman, Elizabeth. “Light Not Shadow: McClendon's Misapprehension of the Creeds.” One in Christ Vol. 58, no. No. 1 (September 5, 2025): 75–86.
Newman E. Light Not Shadow: McClendon's Misapprehension of the Creeds. One in Christ. 2025 Sep 5;Vol. 58(No. 1):75–86.
Newman, Elizabeth. “Light Not Shadow: McClendon's Misapprehension of the Creeds.” One in Christ, vol. Vol. 58, no. No. 1, Sept. 2025, pp. 75–86.
Newman E. Light Not Shadow: McClendon's Misapprehension of the Creeds. One in Christ. 2025 Sep 5;Vol. 58(No. 1):75–86.

Published In

One in Christ

Publication Date

September 5, 2025

Volume

Vol. 58

Issue

No. 1

Start / End Page

75 / 86