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Understanding the Nicene Creed: Introduction to the Nicene Creed
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In today’s episode, Dr. John begins a series on the Nicene Creed in honor of its 1,700th anniversary. While some may view creeds with skepticism, he explains their role in safeguarding biblical truth against false teaching. Looking at John 1:3, he unpacks why early Christian leaders gathered to affirm the deity of Christ, countering the heresy of Arius, who denied Jesus' eternal existence. Dr. John reminds us that while Scripture alone is our ultimate authority, statements of faith help us articulate and defend the core truths of Christianity.
Understanding the Nicene Creed: For 1,700 years, the Nicene Creed has helped Christians hold onto the core truths of their faith. In this series, Dr. John explores its biblical foundation and why it still matters today. From the deity of Christ to the unity of the Church, he shows how this statement of faith helps guard against false teaching and keeps us rooted in truth. While the Bible is our ultimate authority, creeds like this help us clearly express what we believe—and why it’s important.
2072 episodes
Manage episode 474370400 series 1319708
In today’s episode, Dr. John begins a series on the Nicene Creed in honor of its 1,700th anniversary. While some may view creeds with skepticism, he explains their role in safeguarding biblical truth against false teaching. Looking at John 1:3, he unpacks why early Christian leaders gathered to affirm the deity of Christ, countering the heresy of Arius, who denied Jesus' eternal existence. Dr. John reminds us that while Scripture alone is our ultimate authority, statements of faith help us articulate and defend the core truths of Christianity.
Understanding the Nicene Creed: For 1,700 years, the Nicene Creed has helped Christians hold onto the core truths of their faith. In this series, Dr. John explores its biblical foundation and why it still matters today. From the deity of Christ to the unity of the Church, he shows how this statement of faith helps guard against false teaching and keeps us rooted in truth. While the Bible is our ultimate authority, creeds like this help us clearly express what we believe—and why it’s important.
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