In his book,"What We Believe," cornelius P. Venema writes this about the difference between creeds and confessions: The term "creed," comes from a Latin root and derives historically from the opening words of many of the ancient creds of the church, particularly the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds. These words, "I believe," or "credo," indicate that the following affirmations are a summary of what the individual Christian believes or is convinced of from the Scriptures. On the other hand, the term, "confession," literally means "to say with," that is, to give expression to what Christians believe in common. A confession is a statement of faith, of what the Christian church believes, which believers make in common with other believers. You might say a confession is a "saying the same thing with one heart and voice." Creeds and confessions, accordingly, are summaries of what Christians believe and wish publicaly affirm as the content of their faith.
I have been to many churches that publicaly used creeds and confession, and his trying to divide them into 2 groups is very disturbing. When you say a creed or confession, you are stating you believe these words to be true. It is an individual choice to say them, so the individual needs to believe them.
People who object to creeds and confessions say, "The Bible alone is sufficient." Since we can't improve upon the gospel record in the Bible, why should we be distracted by creeds and confessions? The truth is the objection lies in the recognition the the CREED OR CONFESSION IS ALWAYS SUBORDINATE IN ITS AUTHORITY TO THE BIBLE. Then Cornelius says we say these creeds because THEY ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH THE BIBLE.
I don't know of any church that has looked closely at the Bible and gotten rid of any part of their creeds or confessions. So much for their being in agreement with the Bible.
The Apostles Creed is Trinitarian in its belief. I have many doubts about the Trinity doctrine and would not be able to say Apolstles Creed because of that. The Babylon Church makes the assumption there is a triune god, and you are not a part of it if you don't believe in it.
The churches who defend these creeds are really sneaky about how they present their truth. They choose their words carefully so you don't realize you're being sucked into their lair. They are wolves in sheeps clothing. Creeds and confessions can look okay on the surface, but their real purpose is to brainwash you into believing what the Babylon church wants you to believe.