
From the fourth century to the twentieth, the church has repeatedly written fresh confessions when circumstances demanded it. Here's the full sweep of that history in one timeline.
The Faith Once Delivered
Exploring the historic creeds and confessions that have united the Church through the ages.
Showing articles tagged Church History · Clear filter

From the fourth century to the twentieth, the church has repeatedly written fresh confessions when circumstances demanded it. Here's the full sweep of that history in one timeline.

In 1934, German pastors and theologians issued the Barmen Declaration against the Nazi-aligned German Christian movement. It remains one of the most important modern confessional documents in church history.
Read more →
The Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD settled one of the most important questions in Christian history: how can Jesus be both fully God and fully man? Here's what was decided and why it matters.
Read more →
Curious which creeds actually matter for Christians today? Explore seven key creeds, when they were written, what they say, and why they still shape the church’s faith.
Read more →