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In\u00a0<span class=\"a-text-italic\">What Christians Ought to Believe<\/span>\u00a0Michael Bird will open your eyes to the possibilities of the Apostles&#8217; Creed as a way to explore and understand the essential teachings of the Christian faith.<\/p>\n<p>Bringing together theological commentary, tips for application, and memorable illustrations,\u00a0<span class=\"a-text-italic\">What Christians Ought to Believe<\/span>\u00a0summarizes the basic tenets of the Christian faith using the Apostles&#8217; Creed as its entryway. After first emphasizing the importance of creeds for the formation of the Christian faith, each chapter, following the Creed&#8217;s outline, introduces the Father, the Son, and the Spirit and the Church. 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