Articles

"He Descended Into Hell": The Apostles' Creed's Most Debated Phrase

The Apostles' Creed's phrase 'he descended into hell' has been understood in several different ways across church history -- here's what it means and why it matters.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

August 10, 2026

The Holy Spirit in the Apostles' Creed: Forgotten Member of the Trinity?

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

July 6, 2026

The Communion of Saints: What Early Christians Meant by This Phrase

"I believe in the communion of saints" — it's one of the most misunderstood phrases in the Apostles' Creed. Does it refer to dead saints? Living believers? The Eucharist? The answer is richer than most people realize.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 25, 2026

5 Essential Books for Studying the Apostles' Creed

The Apostles’ Creed is the church’s oldest widely used summary of Christian faith; these five books explain its history, theology, and relevance today.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 22, 2026

He Descended to the Dead: The Most Debated Line in the Apostles' Creed

"He descended to the dead" — or in older versions, "He descended into hell." No line in the Apostles' Creed has generated more debate, more confusion, or more varied interpretation across Christian traditions. Here's what it means and why it's in the creed.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 18, 2026

The Story of Christian Theology: The Best Single-Volume Introduction to Historical Theology

The Story of Christian Theology by Roger Olson is a single-volume narrative history of Christian doctrine that traces how core beliefs and major creeds developed from the early church to the modern era, making it an ideal first textbook for historical theology.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 15, 2026

The Creeds of Christendom by Philip Schaff: Why Every Serious Student Needs This Book

Philip Schaff’s The Creeds of Christendom is the definitive three‑volume English collection of Christian creeds and confessions, uniting original texts, translations, and historical introductions in one indispensable reference for serious students.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 8, 2026

God the Father Almighty: What the Apostles' Creed Teaches About Creation

The very first article of the Apostles' Creed — "I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth" — packs an enormous amount of theology into a single sentence. Here's what it means and why it still matters.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 4, 2026

What Does "I Believe" Mean? The Personal Claim of the Apostles' Creed

The Apostles' Creed doesn't open with "We believe" — it opens with "I believe." That word choice is deliberate, and it has shaped how Christians understand faith, commitment, and personal confession for nearly two thousand years.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

March 28, 2026