world to hear a clear and united voice explaining the theology of the historic Christian Church.9 But the problem with the theological view of authority is that it tends to elevate creedal affirmations to an importance above that of the Bible. Also, even though they do show remarkable unity in key aspects of biblical truth, they may vary to a considerable extent in secondary matters of faith and practice. To the extent that they align with the Bible and serve to explain its truths, they are valuable.