The Procession of the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed(s)
|This year marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea, which occurred between May and July of 325. However, it is not technically the 1700th anniversary of what we … Continued
The Activity of Jesus (The Nicene Creed Part 3)
|Because the primary purpose for the church leaders gathering 1700 years ago at Nicaea was to confront and correct a false understanding about the nature of Jesus, the overarching thrust … Continued
A Forgotten Creed on Necessary Beliefs [Athanasian Creed Part 3]
|Many Christians and churches believe and have said this statement: “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” Such a statement requires clarity in terms of what is … Continued
Celebrating Pentecost and the Holy Spirit with the Council of Constantinople
|This Sunday (May 28) is Pentecost Sunday, the day Christians remember that the ascended Jesus poured out the Holy Spirit upon the church as recorded in Acts 2. The arrival … Continued
The Holy Spirit in the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed
|While the Apostles’ Creed is important for the church due to its ancient roots and wide geographic use, it is not the only confession or creed of the church. Another … Continued