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Study guides, historical commentary, and theological reflection on the Nicene Creed.
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The World Constantine Inherited: Rome on the Eve of Nicaea
Explore the political and religious upheaval of the early 300s AD — Diocletian's persecution, Constantine's rise, and the fractured church that led to the Council of Nicaea.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
August 3, 2026
Nicene Creed Across Denominations: Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Differences
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
July 27, 2026
The Nicene Creed and Baptism: A Creed for New Believers
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
July 20, 2026
The Second Council of Constantinople (381): Completing the Nicene Creed
The Council of Nicaea defined the Son's divinity but left the Spirit's status open. In 381, Constantinople completed the creed by affirming the full divinity of the Holy Spirit.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 22, 2026
The Apostles' Creed vs. the Nicene Creed: What's the Difference?
Most Christians have recited both the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed at some point. They cover much of the same ground — so why do both exist? And what does each one do that the other doesn't?
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 9, 2026
5 Essential Books for Studying the Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed is the foundational ecumenical statement of Christian faith, and these five books offer the best introductions, commentaries, and historical studies for understanding its language, history, and theology.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 22, 2026
The Filioque Controversy: One Word That Split the Church
The Great Schism of 1054 that divided Eastern and Western Christianity had many causes, but at its theological center was a single Latin word: filioque. Here is why it mattered so deeply that it split the church in two.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 18, 2026
The Story of Christian Theology: The Best Single-Volume Introduction to Historical Theology
The Story of Christian Theology by Roger Olson is a single-volume narrative history of Christian doctrine that traces how core beliefs and major creeds developed from the early church to the modern era, making it an ideal first textbook for historical theology.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 15, 2026
Who Was Arius and Why Does He Matter?
Arius was condemned as a heretic at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, but his ideas have never fully gone away. Understanding who he was — and what he actually taught — is essential for understanding the Nicene Creed itself.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 11, 2026