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ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Donald Fairbairn on his Christ Over All essay: "Creeds and the Gospel: From the Beginnings to the Council of Nicaea (325)"Timestamps00:23 – Intro03:23 – Misconceptions about Creeds & Confessions06:15 – Responding to The Restorationist Movement09:50 – We Are Influenced by Something as We Read Scripture12:49 – The Authorities of Scripture and Tradition in Systematic Theology16:24 – Dr. Fairbairn's Interest in Church History & the Patristics18:54 – The History Up to 325A.D.24:09 – The Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed28:50 – Denials of Arianism31:55 – The Political Background to the Creed38:37 – Eusebius' Exaggeration of Constantine41:37 – The Article on the Father46:12 – Language of the Son being ‘Of' or ‘From' the Father51:43 – The Arian Moral Exemplar View56:24 – Nicene Cosmology59:33 – Final Thoughts1:01:28 - OutroResources to Click“Creeds and the Gospel: From the Beginnings to the Council of Nicaea” – Donald Fairbairn30 Kyle Claunch, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • “God the Father: Namesake of all Fatherhood” – Christ Over AllTheme of the Month: The Nicene Creed: 1700 Years of HomoousiosGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadThe Story of Creeds and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith – Donald Fairbairn and Ryan M. ReevesLetter to Alexander of Alexandria in The Trinitarian Controversy (Sources of Early Christian Thought) – ed. William G. RuschDefense of the Nicene Definition – AthanasiusThe History of the Church: From Christ to Constantine - Eusebius
What is the point of Sunday morning worship? Is it for believers? Seekers? Both? Does it matter whether we're singing hymns with a choir and an organ or raising our hands to contemporary praise songs with guitars and drums?What does the Bible say about it all?Creeds? Responsive readings/liturgy... how often should we be taking communion? Who should be leading singing? Should we even be using instruments? Who says?Evan McClanahan will be repping for "Team Liturgy," and talking about how high church is more than just a preferred style.Mon'Sher Spencer will advocate for a more contemporary "low church" feel and share her own experience as a worship leader in that context.
ABOUT THE EPISODEShould we abandon man-made confessions of faith and instead have "no creed but Christ"? Enter the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. Resources to Click“Creeds and the Gospel: From the Beginnings to the Council of Nicaea” – Donald FairbairnTheme of the Month: The Nicene Creed: 1700 Years of HomoousiosGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadThe Story of Creeds and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith – Donald Fairbairn and Ryan M. ReevesLetter to Alexander of Alexandria in The Trinitarian Controversy (Sources of Early Christian Thought) – ed. William G. RuschDefense of the Nicene Definition – Athanasius
In this series, Canon Maxwell leads a conversation about the central elements Christian faith as set forth in the Nicene and Apostles' Creeds. Using Rowan Williams' book, “Tokens of Trust,” Canon Maxwell will address questions like: What does it mean to believe in God? Can God possibly be almighty in the midst of so much evil and suffering? How am I to understand the meaning of Jesus Christ's ministry and resurrection? To what purpose is the church called? And what does it mean to follow Christ in today's broken world?
In this powerful episode of Walk In Victory, host NaRon Tillman welcomes Kamran Loghman—founder of Rise of Giants, philosopher, inventor of pepper spray, and advocate for inner mastery—for a rich conversation on resilience, purpose, and the warrior spirit.Kamran shares his remarkable journey: from academic pursuits in philosophy to creating one of the most widely used inventions in modern defense. This episode explores how ancient warrior traditions can inform today's leadership, mindset, and self-development. Together, they reflect on values, ethics, neuroscience, failure, and balance as foundational pillars of a purpose-driven life.If you're navigating personal challenges, building a business, or simply seeking deeper meaning in your path, this conversation will equip you to rise as a giant.
Kaitlyn is back with another Getting Schooled episode, this time about heresy. Are heresies even real? How do we define them? And most importantly—should you call someone on the internet a heretic? We'll be back to normal kid questions on Curiously, Kaitlyn next week! 0:00 - Show Starts 0:38 - Theme Song 4:00 - What Even is Heresy? 8:00 - What's a Core Doctrine? 13:30 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order 15:22 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 16:45 - Creeds vs Scripture? 24:41 - Resources 27:30 - End Credits Resources: The Bible Made Impossible: Why Biblicism Is Not a Truly Evangelical Reading of Scripture by Christian Smith: https://a.co/d/j5mZ2Jr Christian Theology: an Introduction by Alister McGrath and Matthew J. Thomas: https://a.co/d/aA04bop Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically by Beth Felker Jones: https://a.co/d/hatSVjT
Alison drops new music from Baclash, Mary Droppinz, SIDEPIECE, SLUMBERJACK, Fred Again.., Ninajirachi, Moore Kismet and more!Don't forget to rate & review on all of your favorite podcast apps! Post your comments on twitter @awonderland #RADIOWONDERLANDTracklist:RADIO WONDERLAND OPENER 00:00 Alison Wonderland - GET STARTED (Mary Droppinz Remix) 00:42 Creeds, Vladimir Cauchemar & Queen Millz - Product Of The Street 03:43 RUGI - Erased 05:54 Sub Focus, Culture Shock & Fragma - Miracle 08:30 Mike Posner - I Took A Pill (Trivecta Remix) 11:04 Ivy Lab - Daily Star 14:21 Kenya Grace - Mr. Cool 17:47 Surf Mesa & Zeeba - Energy 21:14 Ninajirachi - iPod Touch 24:11 EVAN GIIA - GREEN LIGHT 27:13 Runnit & Rausch - Fallin4U 29:06 CORTR - NRG 31:50 Taylor Kade, Fixion - Better This Way (Baclash Remix) 34:26 Boombox Cartel & Strobez - NEVER ENOUGH 37:47 SIDEPIECE, Bobby Shmurda - Cash Out 40:00 Moore Kismet & Wherefore - WHY2K! 42:52 Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax - Victory Lap 46:21 Odd Language & Cozmoe - Brave This World 49:32 RUGI - The Lament for Icarus 52:03 SLUMBERJACK & Kuren - Make U Sick 54:06
One LordExodus 20:2-5Definitions: Orthodox- right belief Catholic- fully encompassing “To believe the creed is not merely to assent to its truthfulness, but to enter it, even, in a sense, to become it. Creeds have consequences. Christ's story becomes our story, and our story is folded into his.” –Michael J. GormanWe believe in one God,the Father, the Almighty,maker of heaven and earth,of all that is, seen and unseen.There is only one God.God is the Father.God is the Almighty.God is the Creator.Deuteronomy 6:1-91 “This is the command—the statutes and ordinances—the Lord your God has commanded me to teach you, so that you may follow them in the land you are about to enter and possess. 2 Do this so that you may fear the Lord your God all the days of your life by keeping all his statutes and commands I am giving you, your son, and your grandson, and so that you may have a long life. 3 Listen, Israel, and be careful to follow them, so that you may prosper and multiply greatly, because the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has promised you a land flowing with milk and honey.4 “Listen, Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 6 These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart. 7 Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them be a symbol on your forehead. 9 Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your city gates.A flourishing life is the product of knowing and acknowledging the source of life (the Almighty, the Creator).Exodus 20:1-71 Then God spoke all these words:2 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery.3 Do not have other gods besides me.4 Do not make an idol for yourself, whether in the shape of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. 5 Do not bow in worship to them, and do not serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, bringing the consequences of the fathers' iniquity on the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate me, 6 but showing faithful love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commands.7 Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses his name.The singularity of God points to the sufficiency of God.If we truly believe that God is enough, why do we keep bowing to idols and striving for worldly power?Our lives have become idol factories.Two Types of Idolatry:1. Treating God like something that is not God.G.K. Chesterton- “When we cease to worship God, we do not worship nothing, we worship anything.”2. Treating something that is not God as if it is God.Idols will inevitably involve self-centeredness, self-inflation, and self-deception.Isaiah 42:5-9Meaning/purpose is received, not made.You are not the Creator.You were made on purpose for a purpose:to confess faith in a Maker,to surrender your story,and to receive your vocation, identity, and life from the Creator himself.What does it mean to believe these words?1.It means we believe God is the one true source of everything–singular, sufficient, sovereign, and supreme. • He is the only one. He is enough. He reigns over all. He is above all. He is the beginning of all.2.It means God alone is God. • Not me. Not you. Not them. Not it. Only Him.What does it mean to live by these words?1.It means we refuse to treat anything that is not God as if it were. • No substitute can save. No idol can satisfy.2.It means we resist the urge to reshape God in our image. • Instead, we live knowing He is enough. We turn to Him as our source. We receive His words of blessing and love. We walk in His purpose for our lives.
Understanding Abraham's mission to sacrifice Isaac; Altars of the ancients; Symbolism; Messages in stories; Gregory stories; Why Jesus was hated; Warnings in the bible; Rulers exercising authority; Chief Executive Officers; Cities of blood - cauldrons - flesh pots; Lot and Abraham; Truth vs opinion; Following God's lead; Bondage of city-states; "Church" (ekklesia = called out) in the wilderness; Duties of Levites; Learning to be "Israel"; Walking in faith; Melchizedek; Righteousness; Temptation; Following what is right; Government of God; Lot in the cities; "Moses"; "Egypt"; Philistines; Leaven; Circumcision; Creeds; Double standards; Convictions; "Trinity"?; gods many; Workers of iniquity; Eating of the Tree of Knowledge; Self-justified injustice; Lot as judge; Living in fear; Killing Christ; Understanding the bible; Replacement sacrifice; Sharing; Smoking furnace?; Receivers of Holy Spirit; Significance of Abraham; Canaan; Importance of Sarah; Gen 23:1; City of four?; Hebron = association or to bind; Bondage today?; Fear of leaving the city; Freedom?; One purse; Gathering like the Early Church; Organizing as Christ commanded; Tithing according to service; Wanting to see the light; Being watchful; Balaam and Nicolaitans; Spirit of Christ; Humility; Lamentation; Burying Sarah; Sons of "Heth" - chet-tav; from chet-tav-tav = people of faith; Cause/effect; Double-tav = more faith vs some faith; Responsibility of liberty under God; Sureties for trillions; What are you missing?; House of Abraham; Unkept oaths; Job 6:21; Washing feet; Not taking gifts; "The Way" of Christianity; Why seek the kingdom; Sacrifice; Righteousness; Eating of the Tree of Life; Saving others; Your choices; "Corban"; Making God's word to none effect; Volunteerism; "Abraham House" organization; Peace through power?; Jer 6:10; What the LORD has to say; Making covenants; Desire for benefits; Good Samaritan?; Covetous practices make you merchandise; Welfare snares; Take back your responsibilities!
The Creeds of the Faith Part 7Series: Adult Sunday School - Creeds of the Faith Speaker: Tyler DueñoChristian EducationDate: 15th June 2025
Date: Sunday 15 June 2025 // Speaker: Joanna Leidenhag // Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Date: Sunday 15 June 2025 // Speaker: Lizzy Woolf // Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-14
The Creeds of the Faith Part 6Series: Adult Sunday School - Creeds of the Faith Speaker: Tom SchmidtChristian EducationDate: 8th June 2025
June 7, 2025 Today's Reading: John 14:8-21Daily Lectionary: Numbers 20:22-21:9; Luke 20:45-21:19“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever.” (John 14:16)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. The Holy Spirit is God, as much as the Father is God and the Son is God. We confess this truth every time we speak one of the Creeds. But if the Spirit is God, why don't we give as much attention to the Holy Spirit as we do to the Father and the Son?On the one hand, we probably should spend more time thinking about the Holy Spirit and praising Him for all that He does for us. Not only is He God, but we would be lost without the Holy Spirit. Luther reminds us in the Small Catechism that we “cannot by our own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ our Lord or come to Him.” It is the Holy Spirit who grants us saving faith in Jesus. St. Paul also reminds us that it is only by the Holy Spirit that we can do good works, pleasing in God's sight. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control,” (Galatians 5:22-23). We literally could not be holy to God without the work of the Holy Spirit.But on the other hand, Jesus reminds us that in a way, this is what the Holy Spirit wants. Jesus calls the Spirit the “Helper.” The Holy Spirit acts as our helper by pointing us to Jesus. He directs our attention to Christ because it is Jesus alone who takes on our sinful flesh and suffers and dies for us. The Spirit teaches us all these things about Christ and brings them to our remembrance (John 14:26) by inspiring the prophets and apostles to write the Scriptures for us, and by working through the preaching of God's Word. That is how saving faith is created and sustained in us.Jesus, in turn, leads us to the Father (John 14:6) and shows us the Father's face (John 14:9). That is salvation. The faith of a Christian, the faith that is created by the work of the Holy Spirit, is always centered around Jesus Christ, our Lord.It is certainly good and right to praise God, the Holy Spirit, and acknowledge His work among us. And the best way to do that is to direct our eyes to Jesus and believe in Him. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty and ever-living God, You fulfilled Your promise by sending the gift of the Holy Spirit to unite disciples of all nations in the cross and resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ. By the preaching of the Gospel spread this gift to the ends of the earth; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Collect for Pentecost Eve)- Rev. Aric Fenske, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church in Bear Creek, WI.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Andrew R. Jones identifies ten lies Satan uses in attempts to dismantle God's people and His kingdom. Find encouragement in God's Word of Truth and remember the final victory we have in our Savior, Jesus Christ.
A listener asked: “Which early church creeds can Anabaptists affirm?” Jaran, Marlin, and Reagan discuss how the Anabaptists have engaged with the Apostle's Creed and the Nicene Creed. What did the early Anabaptists believe about the Creeds?The Complete Writings of Menno Simons:Anabaptism in Outline:Song II from the Ausbund:Lecture on the Trinity with David Bercot:Christina Moss' statement about Anabaptists and creeds:2024 Motion to Add the Nicene Creed to the Baptist Faith and Message:Approaching the Great Tradition:This is the 270th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.
Who has the authority to decide who's a Christian? The answer might surprise you.Who gets to say who is—or isn't—a Christian? In a time of rising gatekeeping and division, we dig deep into the history, politics, and mysticism behind the question that won't go away. From early church schisms to the Imperial Church's power plays, from accidental Christians to the words of Jesus himself—this episode asks if anyone truly has the authority to decide who belongs.You're invited to wrestle with humility, authority, and what it means to follow the way of Christ beyond creeds and clubs. Join us as we seek a faith rooted in compassion, mystery, and open doors—not locked gates.Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it.Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths* Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Social Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/#Christopagan #CreationSpirituality #ChristianWitch #Paganism #Esoteric #Magic #Druidry #Mysticism #Spirituality #Occult #WitchCraft #Wicca #IrishPaganism #CelticPaganism #Magick #Polytheism #Enchantment #ChurchHistoryChapters:00:00 Introduction: Who is a Christian?00:51 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian01:12 The Core Question: Who Decides Who is a Christian?05:24 Historical Context: Schisms and Heresy06:40 The Doctrine of the Accidental Christian14:13 The Problem with Creeds and Lineage22:16 Apostolic Authority and Early Church Practices29:04 The Oak Church and Christopaganism29:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe
The Creeds of the Faith Part 5Series: Adult Sunday School - Creeds of the Faith Speaker: Tom SchmidtChristian EducationDate: 1st June 2025
Date: Sunday 1 June 2025 // Speaker: Rich Barber // Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Let's talk Monday Night Raw from May 26th, 2025. One that saw Seth Rollins explain his actions, Sami vs Finn Balor vs Seth Rollins in a MITB qualifier, Liv catches Dom being massaged by Roxanne Perez, New Day vs War Raiders vs Creeds for the World Tag Team Titles and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.
John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event.Also: Seth Rollins vs. Sami Zayn vs. Finn Balor and Penta vs. Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee in Money in the Bank qualifying matches, New Day defending the tag titles against War Raiders and The Creeds, and Rusev taking on Akira Tozawa.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today's stories:Jim Ross is undergoing surgery on TuesdayTony Khan on WWE's counterprogrammingNXT Battleground recap NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Marc Copani a.k.a. Muhammad Hassan Fight Forever: The Ballad of Kevin and SamiNXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed Friday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Photo Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Creeds of the Faith Part 4Series: Adult Sunday School - Creeds of the Faith Speaker: Jon HinksonChristian EducationDate: 25th May 2025
Date: Sunday 25 May 2025 // Speaker: Eve Ridgeway // Scripture: John 14:1-14
The famous creeds of Christendom focus solely on who Christ is, including his relationship with God the Father and the Holy Spirit, his resurrection and role in bringing about salvation. But the do not include any of this teachings or personal qualities, or the principles he focused on during his ministry. This show's guest, Russ Hinckley, recognized this and decided to try his hand at creating a new creed, The Christ Creed, that focuses on how he interacted with people, institutions, and types of power during his ministry. For instance, the first two parts of this new creed are "Eat with Everyone" and "Restore Sight and Promote Healing." Russ and LDF host Dan Wotherspoon discuss in depth these and several others emphases in his creed. Each is rich, encouraging us to see in new ways, reminding us to rethink why we act the way we do with each other and the institutional church. Russ's approach is fresh and mixes good scriptural study with experiences from his life. Listen in on this insightful conversation!
Tracklist 1 Mo'Cream - My Lover (Main Vocal) 2 Crazibiza - Coco Loco (Alaya & Galo Remix) 3 Creeds, Luy Seka,KEFFI, HARRT - Push Delirio (Peter Lombos MusUp) 4 Band&Dos - Kumawe 5 Hot Since 82, Tomaz, Filterheadz - Sunshine 2025 6 Chapter & Verse - Jump n' Shout (Peter Lombos Remix) 7 ESSEL - Look Back 8 Rene Amesz, Mind - Body & Soul (Extended VIP Edit) 9 Dombresky - LIFT OFF (Extended Mix) 10 The Deepshakerz, Fex (IT) - Sometime 11 Todd Terry, Alexander Technique – My Game (Original Mix) 12 Haskell - The Power Of Speech 13 Mr. V, Tommy Mambretti - House (Extended Mix) 14 Rick Silva - There Was Jack (Original Mix) 15 Fuzzy Hair, Zsak - Hold Me (Zsak Extended Remix) 16 Federico Scavo, CHRSTPHR - Duro (Extended Mix) 17 CASSIMM - Valerie (Extended Mix) 18 Andrea Lane - Melhor (Extended Mix) 19 Olive F - Hot Sauce (Extended Mix)
With this episode, John and Ron conclude their series on the creeds. They look briefly at the Athanasian Creed and then discuss the influence of the creeds on several Protestant doctrinal statements. The post The Creeds, pt 5: Impact appeared first on Orthodocs.faith.
Gary discusses recent discussions he's had with people regarding eschatology and creedal authority. It seems that every theological topic of debate can be settled with Bible verses, except eschatology and especially ones about the "Three Questions." The arguments that most of Gary's critics make are circular and based on certain assumptions that aren't actually biblical.
The Creeds of the Faith Part 3Series: Adult Sunday School - Creeds of the Faith Speaker: Tom SchmidtChristian EducationDate: 18th May 2025
The famous creeds of Christendom focus solely on who Christ is, including his relationship with God the Father and the Holy Spirit, his resurrection and role in bringing about salvation. But the do not include any of this teachings or personal qualities, or the principles he focused on during his ministry. This show's guest, Russ Hinckley, recognized this and decided to try his hand at creating a new creed, The Christ Creed, that focuses on how he interacted with people, institutions, and types of power during his ministry. For instance, the first two parts of this new creed are "Eat with Everyone" and "Restore Sight and Promote Healing." Russ and LDF host Dan Wotherspoon discuss in depth these and several others emphases in his creed. Each is rich, encouraging us to see in new ways, reminding us to rethink why we act the way we do with each other and the institutional church. Russ's approach is fresh and mixes good scriptural study with experiences from his life. Listen in on this insightful conversation!
Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church.In this episode, we introduce the Nicene Creed and talk about the importance of creeds and confessions.Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com.---Episode Hosts:Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithEpisode Sponsor:Christ College, Sydney---S5 Episode 1 - Show NotesDUT S4 E4: The Council of NicaeaRecommended Resources - The Creedal Imperative by Carl R. Trueman (out of print - the updated version is now titled, Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity)The Nicene Creed: An Introduction by Phillip CarryThe Story of Creeds and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith by Donald Fairbairn and Ryan M. Reeves (Koorong link)Christ College, SydneyPreparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
https://newsongpeople.com/messages/the-miracle-meaning-of-the-virgin-birthWhat do you know about what Christians actually believe? In this message, we dive into the foundational truths of the Christian faith, exploring the Apostles' Creed and its powerful declaration that “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” Learn what Scripture teaches about the Trinity and discover how the doctrine of God as Father shapes our identity, prayer, and daily lives.#Lifeblood #GodTheFather #christianfaith #trinity #childofgod #faithfuel #identityinchrist #bibleteaching #christianliving #spiritualgrowth #kingdomfamily NOTES: We must continually revisit the core truths of our faith, for they are the lifeblood that nourishes our relationship with God. - TozerKnowing what we believe is how we suit up for battle. (Ephesians 6) We can't afford silence. (Romans 10)Belonging to the body of Christ requires belief in specific content. (Romans 10) What do you know about what Christians actually believe?Creeds are not replacements for Scripture—they're faithful reflections of it. They help guard the gospel, articulate truth, and pass the faith from generation to generation.“Theologically hollow congregations and pastors may like to think they will bequeath a gospel legacy to the next generation, but the truth is we only pass on what is our passion. New converts and new kids won't think and live and love like mature Christians, let alone be able to articulate the Christian story, if our beliefs rest in a statement of faith on the website, and not in our hearts.” - DeYoungI believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth,And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell.The third day He arose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic (universal) church, the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.I BELIEVEThe Christian understanding of faith includes both knowledge and conviction—the head and the heart working together.Faith involves thinking, learning, and engaging our minds.Conviction is what happens when the truth we know becomes truth we trust.The object of our faith matters more than the strength of our faith. It's not the strength of your faith that saves you. It's the strength of your Savior.I BELIEVE IN GODChristians believe in the eternal, triune God. One God in three persons.The Trinity 1. There is only one God. 2. The Father is God. 3. The Son is God. 4. The Holy Spirit is God. 5. The Father is not the Son. 6. The Son is not the Holy Spirit. 7. The Holy Spirit is not the Father.There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in essence, equal in power and glory.1. There is only one God. (Deut 6:4, Isa 43:10, Mark 12:29)2. The Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct persons. (Luke 3:22)3. Each person is fully God. (1 Cor 8:6, 1 Pet 1:3, John 1:1, Titus 2:13, Heb 1:8, Acts 5:3-4)I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earthWe are children of God, not by right of human birth but by the miracle of divine adoption. John 1:12-13 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God's child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all. For everything that Christ taught, everything that makes the New Testament new, and better than the Old, everything that is distinctively Christian as opposed to merely Jewish, is summed up in the knowledge of the Fatherhood of God. “Father” is the Christian name for God. – J.I. Packer2 Corinthians 5:19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. Romans 8:15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”Behold, ponder, contemplate—be astonished, smitten and speechless “at the great love the Father has lavished on us. (1 John 3:1)How can you apply the truth that God is your Father?1. Pray like a child, not a performer.2. Love the family you've been adopted into.3. Start your day with the Trinity.
In this series, Canon Maxwell leads a conversation about the central elements Christian faith as set forth in the Nicene and Apostles' Creeds. Using Rowan Williams' book, “Tokens of Trust,” Canon Maxwell will address questions like: What does it mean to believe in God? Can God possibly be almighty in the midst of so much evil and suffering? How am I to understand the meaning of Jesus Christ's ministry and resurrection? To what purpose is the church called? And what does it mean to follow Christ in today's broken world?
The Creeds of the Faith - Part 2Series: Adult Sunday School - Creeds of the Faith Speaker: Tom SchmidtChristian EducationDate: 11th May 2025
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John and Ron take the next step in their series on the creeds by looking at the Chalcedonian definition. Nicaea definitively answered some questions, but it left others wide open. How do the human and divine natures combine in Jesus Christ? How do Christians talk about that? That's where Chalcedon picks [...] The post The Creeds, pt 4: Chalcedon appeared first on Orthodocs.faith.
In episode TEN of One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic, Wade continues to discuss Chapter 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, beginning Section 2. Why do creeds matter? What is the role of the creeds? To what degree are they normative? Does one have to confess the creeds to be a Christian? We hope you enjoy the episode and look forward to exploring the One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic faith together more in episodes to come. If you want to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church online, you can find it here and here. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac! The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts Michael Berg @ 1517 Wade Johnston @ 1517 Let the Bird Fly! website Thanks for listening!
In May 325, the Emperor Constantine convened a meeting of Christian leaders in the town of Nicaea, in modern Turkey. At that meeting, church leaders crafted a statement known as the “Nicaean Creed” that is still recited by many Christians today. In this podcast episode, Dr. David K. Bernard explains what happened at the Council of Nicaea and why it still matters 1,700 years later.See Dr. Bernard's book The Trinitarian Controversy in the Fourth Century for further reading. Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works is available at PentecostalPublishing.com. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.
The Creeds of the Faith Part 1Series: Adult Sunday School - Creeds of the Faith Speaker: Tyler DueñoChristian EducationDate: 4th May 2025
In episode NINE of One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic, Wade continues to discuss Chapter 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, wrapping up Section 1, looking at Article II. Why is it important that I remember that not only do I believe, but we believe. What is the church's role in my faith? In what way can the church be understood as a mother. What is the importance of the creeds and how does the Apostles' Creed relate to the Nicene Creed? We hope you enjoy the episode and look forward to exploring the One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic faith together more in episodes to come. If you want to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church online, you can find it here and here. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac! The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts Michael Berg @ 1517 Wade Johnston @ 1517 Let the Bird Fly! website Thanks for listening!
Send us a Positive Review!Series Title: Transcending Church Rules on the Path Towards Genuine Christlike Discipleship w/Russ Hinckley Part I of IVWelcome to a beautiful series featuring guest author Russ Hinkley (who doesn't mind being referred to as Mr. Susan Hinkley of the "At Last She Said It" podcast) where Val and Russ explore his book "Beyond Belief" a radical reinterpretation of what Jesus likely would have those who gathered in his name focus on. In this episode Russ and Val riff a bit about early Christian history and why creeds (official belief statements) were made and why Jesus likely could not care less about what are in those creeds. The rest of the series tackles what Jesus would probably have us focus on as individuals, families, and congregations.Beyond Belief - Russ Hinckleyhttps://valeriehamaker.com/one-one-consultations/Support the showShare this episode Become a Monday & Friday Listener: Annual Friday Episode Full Access only $89/year Monthly Friday Episode Full Access: $9.99/month Join an LDSS Support Group Visit Our Website: https://valeriehamaker.com/ Want to support Valerie & Nathan? Make a donation: Venmo or Patreon
In this series, Canon Maxwell leads a conversation about the central elements Christian faith as set forth in the Nicene and Apostles' Creeds. Using Rowan Williams' book, “Tokens of Trust,” Canon Maxwell will address questions like: What does it mean to believe in God? Can God possibly be almighty in the midst of so much evil and suffering? How am I to understand the meaning of Jesus Christ's ministry and resurrection? To what purpose is the church called? And what does it mean to follow Christ in today's broken world?
John and Ron move to the fourth century in this episode, a time of extraordinary historical intrigue and passionate disagreements. They survey just a few of the events that make the century so pivotal. They also introduce the Nicene Creed and the fundamental theological questions it addressed. Featured image “Constantine – by [...] The post The Creeds, pt 3: Nicene Creed appeared first on Orthodocs.faith.
Pastor Sean leads a conversation on a shift in popularity with the Catholic Church in light of the recent passing of Pope Francis. The conversation touches on why some evangelicals are converting to Catholicism, citing a hunger for historical rootedness, intellectual depth, and structured authority. BUT...Sean also says....well, just hit play and you'll see.00:00 Introduction: River City Community Church - Made for Something More00:19 Welcome to Reaching For Real Life Opening Smack02:56 Easter Celebrations and Reflections07:08 The Passing of Pope Francis11:55 Introduction to Candace Owens and Evangelical Trends12:11 John Piper's Insights on Evangelicals Turning Catholic13:33 The Role of Creeds in Church History15:04 Hunger for Roots and Apostolic Succession16:59 Intellectual and Artistic Richness in Worship18:06 Authority, Clarity, and Stability in the Catholic Church19:45 Future of the Catholic Church and Evangelical Perspectives24:04 Concluding Thoughts and Invitation to River City Community Church
Pastor Sean leads a conversation on a shift in popularity with the Catholic Church in light of the recent passing of Pope Francis. The conversation touches on why some evangelicals are converting to Catholicism, citing a hunger for historical rootedness, intellectual depth, and structured authority. BUT...Sean also says....well, just hit play and you'll see.00:00 Introduction: River City Community Church - Made for Something More00:19 Welcome to Reaching For Real Life Opening Smack02:56 Easter Celebrations and Reflections07:08 The Passing of Pope Francis11:55 Introduction to Candace Owens and Evangelical Trends12:11 John Piper's Insights on Evangelicals Turning Catholic13:33 The Role of Creeds in Church History15:04 Hunger for Roots and Apostolic Succession16:59 Intellectual and Artistic Richness in Worship18:06 Authority, Clarity, and Stability in the Catholic Church19:45 Future of the Catholic Church and Evangelical Perspectives24:04 Concluding Thoughts and Invitation to River City Community Church
What's a Christian, anyway? In our 2025 political environment, terms like evangelical begin to lose the meaning they once held, or they require further refinement and definition. Glenn Packiam's new book brings a fresh perspective to this conversation. It turns out the answer lies in the Nicene Creed. This year, the Nicene Creed turns 1,700 years old. This ancient work, built from Scripture and the public life of the ancient church, is often considered part of a “dead” spirituality, especially in traditions which put an emphasis on individual experiences with God. However, Russell and Glenn unpack the depth of personal and congregational meaning within the creed and discuss its power to redefine what Christian means in an environment where the term is constantly changing. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: What's a Christian, Anyway? By Glenn Packiam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Patrick addresses current social issues, such as the controversial acts of vandalism against Tesla cars and the legal consequences of these actions. Patrick and Cyrus discuss the motivations behind these attacks and consider their broader societal impacts. Who’s paying to burn Tesla’s? DOJ & Congress probing the money trail. (05:49) Chris (email) – Can my Guardian Angel move or prompt me to pick a Confirmation name? (20:36) Ally (email) – Is it true that sometime a long time ago the Catholic clergy debated about how many angels could fit on top of a pin? (25:11) Mick - Why is Eucharist not mentioned in the Creeds. Why does Pontius Pilate get so much credit? (32:56) Jay - My friend likes to bring up LGBTQ people in her family. How do I react to this? (43:08)
What sets the Lutheran church apart from other Protestant traditions? In this episode, Pastor Jeff welcomes Pastor Erik Janke, founding pastor of May River Lutheran Church and fellow fire department chaplain, to unpack the rich theological roots of Lutheranism, its historic emphasis on Word and Sacrament, and the unique structure of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).