In the post modern church a creed or confession is frowned upon. "Give me the Bible, that is all I need" is a common response to the mention of creeds. Funny as that statement may sound, it in itself is a creedal statement. Another reply might be "I do not want to bind anyone's conscience." But these and similar reactions do not take into account the role of the creed or confession. They dismiss the creed as a tool that fights against Scripture or attempts to replace Scripture.

The following is a brief summary of basic Biblical teaching by theologian Benjamin Warfield.

1. I believe that my one aim in life and death should be to glorify God and enjoy him forever; and that God teaches me how to glorify and enjoy him in his holy Word, that is, the Bible, which he has given by the infallible inspiration of the Holy Spirit in order that I may certainly know what I am to believe concerning him and what duty he requires of me.