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The Nicene Creed and the Trinity: How the Council Defined God
The doctrine of the Trinity is the central claim of Christian theology — and the Nicene Creed is its clearest ancient expression. Here is how the council arrived at trinitarian language and what it means to affirm it today.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 2, 2026
What Does 'One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church' Mean?
The Nicene Creed's four marks of the church — one, holy, catholic, and apostolic — are among the most debated phrases in all of Christian theology. What did the council mean, and what do these words mean for the church today?
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 25, 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 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
The Creeds of Christendom by Philip Schaff: Why Every Serious Student Needs This Book
Philip Schaff’s The Creeds of Christendom is the definitive three‑volume English collection of Christian creeds and confessions, uniting original texts, translations, and historical introductions in one indispensable reference for serious students.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 8, 2026
What Does 'Begotten, Not Made' Mean? The Heart of the Nicene Creed
The phrase 'begotten, not made' is one of the most precise and carefully chosen statements in the history of Christian theology. Learn what it means and why the Council of Nicaea fought so hard to include it.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
March 28, 2026