it comes to things in heaven, we need the Holy Spirit to inform us (cf. Wis. 9:16–18). Scripture and the apostles’ teachings tell us about who God is, what he has done for us, how he works in us through the Church, and what his plans are for the future. Sometimes these teachings have been misunderstood, or even distorted. The creeds not only summarize this revelation but also interpret it. So, while not every religion has a creed, ours are useful for Christians for at least three reasons. First,