Podcasts about Nicene Creed

Tom Watts The Nicene Creed - The God we worship John 1:1-18 St John's Downshire Hill - Sunday 24th August 2025

On this episode, Nate Pickowicz joins David Wollen for a close look at several key words and phrases in The Nicene Creed.

In the 300s, "the whole world groaned and was astonished to find itself Arian", as St Jerome put it. And the brilliant and courageous Athanasius replied, "Is the world against Athanasius? Then Athansius is against the world." Athanasius contra mundum! It's a remarkable story... the secular ruler of the world convening the Church's bishops... a charismatic and influential bad guy rousing half of the Church to his side... indomitable heroes like Athanasius, Basil, Gregory of Nazianzus, John Chrysostom, and others defending the Faith at all costs... St Nicholas punching Arias in the face... This year marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea, and Bishop Caggiano dives deeply into the Council on Let Me Be Frank - the history, the theology, the lasting impact on our Faith... I really enjoyed this conversation, and I'm sure you will too! Interestingly, I once read that the phrase "not one iota of difference" comes from the Arian heresy and the Nicene Creed... the Greek letter "i" (iota) is the difference between homoousios (consubstantial) and homoiousios (similar substance)... Email List www.veritascatholic.com Other Veritas Shows The Tangent: https://thetangent.podbean.com/ The Frontline With Joe & Joe: https://thefrontlinewithjoeandjoe.podbean.com/ Restless Catholic Young Adults: https://restlesscatholicmedia.podbean.com Daily Gospel Reflections: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/ Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholic  

2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. Pastor Timothy Winterstein joins host Elizabeth Pittman on this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast to discuss his new Bible Study, Worshiped and Glorified: A Study of the Nicene Creed. Order Pastor Winterstein's new book on cph.org today! Show NotesPastor Winterstein's new eight-session Bible study, Worshiped and Glorified: A Study of the Nicene Creed, unpacks the historical context, significance, and scriptural foundation of the phrases of the Nicene Creed. In his writing, he illuminates the intricacies and implications of the Nicene Creed, from why we needed (and still need) it, to each phrase's historical background, purpose, and scriptural foundation. During the episode, Pastor Winterstein talks about why the Nicene Creed was written, how it's important to Christians in today's world, how the Nicene Creed guides our Bible reading, and more.QuestionsHow did you come to be interested in the Nicene Creed and the historical context out of which it arose?Why is it important for Christians today to know how and why the Creed arose?Which phrase or phrases from the Nicene Creed are most significant in your mind?What are some ways the Nicene Creed addresses false teachings that have cropped up in the Christian Church in our day?How can the Nicene Creed help guide our Bible reading, study, and devotional life?About the GuestTimothy Winterstein is the pastor of University Lutheran Church on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He is married to Tennille, and they have four children: Lucia, Jonas, Salem, and Cyrus. He is pursuing a PhD in Theology and Culture at Concordia Seminary, St Louis. With his brother, Jay, he hosts a film and theology podcast at saintsandcinema.com. 

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) Nicene Creed (Part 5)

Seventeen hundred years ago, a false teaching about Christ was rapidly spreading through churches. Christian leaders met and studied Scripture. The result was a 180 word defense of the Gospel.

What is still relevant today as we celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea? Dr. Joel Elowsky (Professor of Historical Theology, Dean of Advanced Studies and Director of the Center for the Study of Early Christian Texts at Concordia Seminary St. Louis) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Theological Symposium at Concordia Seminary all about "Nicaea 1700," including the state of the church at the time of the Council of Nicaea, why the Council was called, who was present or represented, what it accomplished, and what Symposium attendees will learn about the Council, the Nicene Creed, and its contemporary applications. Learn more about the Theological Symposium happening September 16-17 at Concordia Seminary St. Louis by visiting csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/theological-symposium. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Pastor Tim walks us through the second of the three creeds we are diving into in our We Believe series. The Nicene Creed solidifies the church's belief in the deity of Jesus.

By Gil Kracke

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Left-handers are celebrated on today's Morning Blend. And get all the latest news, sports, and a message on the Nicene Creed from Archbishop Sample. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX, Mike, Wade, Joel Pless, and Glen Thompson discuss the Council of Nicaea, the Nicene Creed and creeds in general, the role of church councils in Christian history, and the Christological controversies the Christian Church faced in its early centuries. We hope you enjoy the episode! You can find Dr. Thompsons Bible study on the Council of Nicaea here and his website 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: Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug 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! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.

In this episode, Jason and Duffey discuss the Council of Nicaea (A.D. 325) and the Nicene Creed. This year marks the 1,700th anniversary of the this church council. What do Christians believe about the doctrine of trinity? What do we believe about the person of Christ? The Nicene Creed serves as the classic statement and the orthodox guideline for biblical teaching on the Christian doctrine of God. After listening to the episode, see below for recommended further listening/study. Mark Dever, sermon on the Council of Nicaea https://www.capitolhillbaptist.org/sermon/nicea-true-god-from-god/  Gavin Ortlund, exposition of the Nicene Creed https://youtu.be/2KuLiL0Am78?si=_01aAwRZy9TuSLNm  R.C. Sproul, on the Nicene Creed https://youtu.be/9QmeBPHOXLY?si=2hB-0bndvaNq0KXt  Michael Reeves, relevance of the Nicene Creed for today https://youtu.be/xN0I5RocSdM?si=jJg0ngYBcNg7zjF2 

By Gisela Kreglinger

Today's Podcast is for the spiritually mature, because we'll be discussing a few subjects that many of us including me agree with in principle, but fall way short in practical application. Our two main topics today center around the now-approved plan by Israel for a military takeover of all of Gaza, and the wave of Christian Nationalism brought to use by the New Apostolic Reformation adherents that dominate the Trump administration. If you believe the Bible, both these things will end in bitter failure, there's a reason for that, and we're going to talk about it.“And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.” Genesis 49:1 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, we are here on Day 1,971 of 15 Days To Flatten The Curve, and the end times activity continues to pin the needle on the prophecy meter. In the Middle East, Israel is walking into a very unpopular takeover of all of Gaza condemned by Germany, Saudi Arabia and England among others. Even many Israelis in Israel are not happy with this new direction. Over in America, a different problem is taking shape, the ‘apostles' of the New Apostolic Reformation that make up the majority of the “Christians” in the Trump administration want to create a theocracy. Launched back in May with a blog post entitled ‘Mission To Babylon', a church has been planted in Washington, DC, that says they are ‘a Conservative, Reformed, & Evangelical church in D.C. We affirm the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Definition of Chalcedon, and the Westminster Confession of Faith.' Calvinism, NAR and Evangelical all rolled into one, big, fat mess. Oh, boy, is that ever a recipe for Laodicean disaster. But into the breech we go on this edition of the Prophecy News Podcast!

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) Nicene Creed (Part 4)

Preorder Dr. Reeves book on the Creeds, Guard the Gospel: The Value and Treasure of Creeds from Union Publishing.The following message was given at the The Trinity Conference 2025. Hosted by Credo and Sola. Used with kind permission.To support or become a friend of Union, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uniontheology.org/friends-of-union⁠⁠⁠⁠

By Dean Pinter

An extended interview with Dr. Kathy Koch who offers Biblical wisdom for parents navigating tough conversations in a culture of confusion.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Nicea Conference 2025, a celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the most widely confessed and majestic expression of the Christian faith, underpinning the essence of the gospel we confess. Join church leaders from over two dozen countries in the same place Christians gathered 1700 years ago. WORLD subscribers enjoy 20% conference registration with promo code WORLD20. Visit www.niceaconference.comFrom WatersEdge Kingdom Investments — personal investments that build churches. 5.05% APY on a three-month term. WatersEdge.com/investWatersEdge Kingdom Investments - WatersEdge securities are subject to certain risk factors as described in our Offering Circular and are not FDIC or SIPC insured. This is not an offer to sell or solicit securities. WatersEdge offers and sells securities only where authorized; this offering is made solely by our Offering Circular.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Providing faith driven entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 406The Saint of the day is Saint Eusebius of VercelliSaint Eusebius of Vercelli’s Story Someone has said that if there had been no Arian heresy denying Christ's divinity, it would be very difficult to write the lives of many early saints. Eusebius is another of the defenders of the Church during one of its most trying periods. Born on the isle of Sardinia, he became a member of the Roman clergy, and is the first recorded bishop of Vercelli in Piedmont in northwest Italy. Eusebius was also the first to link the monastic life with that of the clergy, establishing a community of his diocesan clergy on the principle that the best way to sanctify his people was to have them see a clergy formed in solid virtue and living in community. He was sent by Pope Liberius to persuade the emperor to call a council to settle Catholic-Arian troubles. When it was called at Milan, Eusebius went reluctantly, sensing that the Arian block would have its way, although the Catholics were more numerous. He refused to go along with the condemnation of Saint Athanasius; instead, he laid the Nicene Creed on the table and insisted that all sign it before taking up any other matter. The emperor put pressure on him, but Eusebius insisted on Athanasius' innocence and reminded the emperor that secular force should not be used to influence Church decisions. At first the emperor threatened to kill him, but later sent him into exile in Palestine. There the Arians dragged him through the streets and shut him up in a little room, releasing him only after his four-day hunger strike. They resumed their harassment shortly after. His exile continued in Asia Minor and Egypt, until the new emperor permitted him to be welcomed back to his see in Vercelli. Eusebius attended the Council of Alexandria with Athanasius and approved the leniency shown to bishops who had wavered. He also worked with Saint Hilary of Poitiers against the Arians. Eusebius died peacefully in his own diocese at what was then considered an advanced age. Reflection Catholics in the U.S. have sometimes felt penalized by an unwarranted interpretation of the principle of separation of Church and state, especially in the matter of Catholic schools. Be that as it may, the Church is happily free today from the tremendous pressure put on it after it became an “established” Church under Constantine. We are happily rid of such things as a pope asking an emperor to call a Church council, Pope John I being sent by the emperor to negotiate in the East, or the pressure of kings on papal elections. The Church cannot be a prophet if it's in someone's pocket. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

On Culture Friday, lawlessness and the search for belonging; a review of Bad Boys 2; and the evangelical side hug. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Nicea Conference 2025, a celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the most widely confessed and majestic expression of the Christian faith, underpinning the essence of the gospel we confess. Join church leaders from over two dozen countries in the same place Christians gathered 1700 years ago. WORLD subscribers enjoy 20% conference registration with promo code WORLD20. Visit www.niceaconference.comFrom WatersEdge Kingdom Investments — personal investments that build churches. 5.05% APY on a three-month term. WatersEdge.com/investWatersEdge Kingdom Investments - WatersEdge securities are subject to certain risk factors as described in our Offering Circular and are not FDIC or SIPC insured. This is not an offer to sell or solicit securities. WatersEdge offers and sells securities only where authorized; this offering is made solely by our Offering Circular.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Providing faith driven entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

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On Washington Wednesday, Hunter Baker talks about trade deals and international peace deals; on World Tour, Iran cracks down on Christians and dissidents; and helping parents navigate difficult discussions on gender and sexuality. Plus, spider romance and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from WatersEdge Kingdom Investments — personal investments that build churches. 5.05% APY on a three-month term.WatersEdge.com/invest. WatersEdge Kingdom Investments - WatersEdge securities are subject to certain risk factors as described in our Offering Circular and are not FDIC or SIPC insured. This is not an offer to sell or solicit securities. WatersEdge offers and sells securities only where authorized; this offering is made solely by our Offering Circular.From Ambassadors Impact Network. Providing faith driven entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from Nicea Conference 2025, a celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the most widely confessed and majestic expression of the Christian faith, underpinning the essence of the gospel we confess. Join church leaders from over two dozen countries in the same place Christians gathered 1700 years ago. WORLD subscribers enjoy 20% conference registration with promo code WORLD20. Visit www.niceaconference.com

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Bryan Litfin on his Christ Over All essay: "From Nicaea to the “Nicene Creed”: Sixty Years of Confusion and Controversy"Timestamps00:48 – Intro04:15 – Introducing Dr. Litfin's Book on the Trinity05:30 – What Has Helped Dr. Litfin to be a Good Storyteller?07:18 – What Is10:44 – Why Does the History Around the Nicene Creed Matter?13:08 – Did the Council of Nicaea Anticipate the Fight that was Going to Come?15:10 – The Legend of Saint Nicholas17:13 – The Demise of Arius19:35 – How Did Athanasius Become a Main Figure in the Fight for Orthodoxy?24:38 – Athanasius' Two Volumes Against the Arians26:25 – The Different Theological Groups Around the Time of Nicaea30:26 – How Athanasius Made His Arguments32:20 – History of the Political Influence Between 325-38134:24 – The Cappadocians37:56 – Why Was There Less Participation in the Time of Theodosius?39:57 – What Changes Took Place in the Statements Between 325 and 381?42:38 – Why Was There Not as Much Said about the Holy Spirit?48:14 – The Pneumatomachians50:27 – What Conception Did They Have in Terms of the Spirit's Saving Power?53:08 – The Nicene Fathers' Understanding of the Church and Baptism56:08 – Should We Go Back to the Apostolic Fathers to Clarify Our Doctrine?1:00:57 – A Trinitarian Approach to the Gospel1:03:57 – The Trinity and Salvation1:06:21 – OutroResources to Click“From Nicaea to the “Nicene Creed”: Sixty Years of Confusion and Controversy” – Bryan Litfincom – Bryan LitfinRufinus of Aquileia: Historia Ecclesiastical, Book 10, chs. 1-6 (Excerpt on the First Council of Nicaea)Letter of Eusebius of Nicomedia and Theognis of Nicaea to a Council – Fourth Century ChristianityThe Death of Arius (Post Nicene Fathers Excerpt) – Philip SchaffThe Dialogue Against the Luciferians – Jerome; Philip SchaffThe Nicene Creed – Book of Common PrayerTheme of the Month: The Nicene Creed: 1700 Years of HomoousiosGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadThe Story of the Trinity: Controversy, Crisis, and the Creation of the Nicene Creed – Bryan LitfinThe Church History of Rufinus of Aquileia: books 10 and 11 – Rufinus of Aquilea trans. Philip R. AmidonThe Theodosian Code and Novels and the Sirmondian Constitutions – Clyde Pharr

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) The Nicene Creed (Part 2) "Four Truths from Article 1" 1 | There is only one God 2 | This one God is Father 3 | This one God is almighty 4 | This one God is Creator of all things

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Nicene Creed (Part 3)"

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On Legal Docket, a proposal for reforming criminal justice; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen talks about financial and spiritual health; and on History Book, a 17th century poet sees himself as the secretary of God's praise. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Providing faith driven entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Nicea Conference, a celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the most widely confessed and majestic expression of the Christian faith, underpinning the essence of the gospel we confess. Join church leaders from over two dozen countries in the same place Christians gathered 1700 years ago. WORLD subscribers enjoy 20% conference registration with promo code WORLD20. Visit www.niceaconference.com And from WatersEdge Kingdom Investments — personal investments that build churches. 5.05% APY on a three-month term. WatersEdge.com/invest. WatersEdge securities are subject to certain risk factors as described in our Offering Circular and are not FDIC or SIPC insured. This is not an offer to sell or solicit securities. WatersEdge offers and sells securities only where authorized; this offering is made solely by our Offering Circular.

The Nicene Creed in some form represents the beliefs of 98.5% of global Christians, including all 3 major branches of Protestants, Catholics, and Eastern Orthodox. But the creed has not been without controversy throughout history, including causing the Great Schism of 1054 that split the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Buckle up for a ride through church history and theology as Pastor Jacob concludes that getting our doctrine perfect should never be the litmus test for whether we are being faithful followers of Jesus.

By Margot Cooney

In this episode, we are joined by Reformanda Initiative Fellow Mark Gilbert (Certainty 4 Eternity) about the new book he co-edited with Leonardo, The Nicene Creed: The Nature of Christian Unity and the Meaning of Gospel Words. We discuss his chapter contribution, which unpacks the clause of the Nicene Creed “We believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church,” noting how Roman Catholics and Evangelicals share these words, but do not share the theological interpretation of them.Support the show

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack continues his discussion on the Council of Nicaea. He breaks down each line of the Nicene Creed, emphasizing the Creed's theological depth, its historical context, and its continued relevance in contemporary Christian practice.

Listen as Pastor Nate and Pastor Daniel reveal how Constantine's dramatic conversion transformed Christianity from a persecuted faith to the foundation of Western civilization. This episode unpacks the Council of Nicaea, where church leaders defined orthodox Christianity against dangerous heresies.✅ You'll Learn:✅ Constantine's supernatural vision and the Cairo symbol that changed history✅ How the Arian controversy threatened the doctrine of Christ's divinity✅ Why Saint Nicholas allegedly punched a heretic at the council✅ The complete Nicene Creed and its enduring significance✅ How early church fathers established proper church-state boundaries✅ Augustine's massive influence on Christian theology through CalvinPerfect for your commute or workout - discover how biblical courage shaped church governance and why these principles matter for Christians today. This isn't just history; it's the foundation of everything we believe about church authority and biblical orthodoxy.Subscribe for biblical confidence and practical wisdom every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM.

In this episode of Ask the Church, we unpack one of the most debated lines in the Nicene Creed: “who proceeds from the Father and the Son.” Why did the Western Church add “and the Son”? Why do Eastern Christians omit it? And what does it tell us about the dynamic life of the Trinity?In the next five minutes, we'll discuss: - The biblical basis for the Spirit's procession (John 15:26)- How the concepts of “eternal source,” “eternal begetting,” and “eternal procession” help us understand the three Persons of the Trinity- The history and impact of the Filioque controversy and the Great Schism- Anglican flexibility in confessing or omitting the “and the Son” (Filioque) clause

Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP has served as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas since July of 2022. He was ordained in June of 2020. In Today's Show: Why go to church if I pray daily? What does 'proceeds from the Father and the Son' mean? Can divorced and re-married people take communion? When is it appropriate to kiss in a relationship? Why doesn't the Nicene Creed mention the Eucharist? When someone asks for prayers from a person who is not yet a canonized Saint, how does that work? How did the church decide on using leavened bread instead of unleavened bread? Were the first four Apostles immediately drawn to Jesus? Can civilly married Catholics get a dispensation for their wedding? What constitutes a complete rosary? Can a spiritual director be female? Does only God know how my "spiritual journey" is going? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

ABOUT THE EPISODEThis is the story of how the heresy of Arianism almost become the official doctrine of the early church, and the story of a few brave men who stood in the way. Resources to Click“From Nicaea to the “Nicene Creed”: Sixty Years of Confusion and Controversy” – Bryan Litfincom – Bryan LitfinRufinus of Aquileia: Historia Ecclesiastical, Book 10, chs. 1-6 (Excerpt on the First Council of Nicaea)Letter of Eusebius of Nicomedia and Theognis of Nicaea to a Council – Fourth Century ChristianityThe Death of Arius (Post Nicene Fathers Excerpt) – Philip SchaffThe Dialogue Against the Luciferians – Jerome; Philip SchaffThe Nicene Creed – Book of Common PrayerTheme of the Month: The Nicene Creed: 1700 Years of HomoousiosGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadThe Story of the Trinity: Controversy, Crisis, and the Creation of the Nicene Creed – Bryan LitfinThe Church History of Rufinus of Aquileia: books 10 and 11 – Rufinus of Aquilea trans. Philip R. AmidonThe Theodosian Code and Novels and the Sirmondian Constitutions – Clyde Pharr

By Patrick J Kansa - It is critical that we understand God's truth and immerse ourselves in it. In the same way, we need to understand why the teaching of the Trinity is false. This message compares United Church of God's fundamental beliefs with the Nicene Creed, explores where the Trinitarian idea came from, and how

On Culture Friday Katie McCoy comments on the Gaineses' shifting platform, a Smurfy reboot, a heartfelt tribute to a WORLD original - Bob Case, and the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Nicea Conference, a celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the most widely confessed and majestic expression of the Christian faith, underpinning the essence of the gospel we confess. Join church leaders from over two dozen countries in the same place Christians gathered 1700 years ago. WORLD subscribers enjoy 20% conference registration with promo code WORLD20. Visit www.niceaconference.com

In this episode of No Compromise Radio, Pastor Mike discusses his new book, "King: How the Sovereignty of God Changes Everything," and recounts his recent trip to a conference on the Nicene Creed in Rome, where he declined a private meeting with the Pope to go to Sicily for his anniversary. This experience led him to ponder what he would say to the Pope if given 20 minutes, leading into a discussion of John chapter three and the concept of being "born again”. He emphasizes that salvation is by faith alone, not by works or self-righteousness, and highlights the sovereign act of God in regeneration. Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_4bTL6G8dK0

In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Malcolm Yarnell, and Michael Svigel celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed by discussing its history, relationship to the Bible, and use today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Legal Docket, the global battle for religious freedom; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen unpacks the Powell controversy; and on History Book, an eclipsed translation of the Bible. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Nicea Conference, a celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the most widely confessed and majestic expression of the Christian faith, underpinning the essence of the gospel we confess. Join church leaders from over two dozen countries in the same place Christians gathered 1700 years ago. WORLD subscribers enjoy 20% conference registration with promo code WORLD20. Visit www.niceaconference.com

A listener named Cecilia asks Father Dave about one aspect of the Nicene creed: “What Scriptures are being referred to when we say, ‘He rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures?'”

The Nicene Creed was written 1,700 years ago and is one of the earliest summations of the core doctrinal beliefs of the Christian faith. We continue to recite it to this day at almost every Sunday Mass. Yet despite its foundational importance to Catholic belief and practice, the Creed remains an underutilized resource not only for catechesis but also evangelization. Today we discuss the enduring importance of the Creed and how we can employ its truths about the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Virgin Mary, the dark reality of sin, the hope of salvation, and much more to evangelize the culture.    A listener asks how he can love his neighbor as himself if he doesn't love himself. 00:00 | Introduction 01:21 | An Introduction to Prayer is now available in Chinese 03:30 | Do creeds matter? 08:55 | Relating the Apostle's Creed to the Nicene Creed 11:02 | Christianity centers around a man and an event 12:14 | Why the book What Christians Believe matters now 15:36 | The Christian creeds as defensible 19:19 | “I believe” or “we believe”? 22:48 | Faith, reason, and adventure 27:54 | God and creation 31:53 | The hardest but most important doctrine 34:33 | The Nicene Creed and the story of salvation 35:48 | Practical tips for using the Nicene Creed in evangelical work 36:58 | Listener question: How can I love my neighbor as myself, if I don't love myself? 39:20 | Join the Word on Fire Institute Links: What Christians Believe: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/what-christians-believe-box-of-20 Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member! Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners . . . like you! So become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

What makes someone a Christian? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb show how the Nicene Creed draws a clear line between true faith and false gospels—then and now. From ancient heresies to modern distortions, the creed remains a vital confession that preserves the heart of Christianity: the triune God who saves. GET YOUR COPY OF "THE QUESTION OF CANON" Michael Kruger challenges the modern assumption that the Bible was chosen arbitrarily. With clarity and care, he explores the historical, theological, and cultural evidence that the canon wasn't imposed, but emerged within the early Christian community. https://solamedia.org/offers/questionofcanon/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/