Nicene Creed

gain access to heaven and God’s afterlife. When one goes to any church, they are practicing what are known as the 4 C’s, Creed, Code, Cultus and Community, without even realizing. At River of Life, I saw these four things play out in the short time I spent there. Creed is a statement of shared beliefs from the community. The word…

the results of the Council of Nicaea (325), the first of its kind, founding a uniform doctrine and church. Two things should be noted: a) That a large portion of this ecumenical council was dedicated not just to spell out one uniform doctrine the Nicene Creed but to fight and suppress the considerable influence of Arianism (Christ as a created human, not of divine nature), one of the many so-called Eastern controversies between 250 and 336, and b) That the Bishop of Rome, Pope Sylvester I,…

On October 27, 312, Constantine prepared for battle against Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge, an important route over the Tiber River into Rome. According to tradition, Constantine looked up into the sky to see a blazing cross of light with an inscription that read, “in hoc signo vinces” (in this sign you shall conquer). Although Constantine was not a Christian, the sign of the cross—a prominent Christian symbol—led him to believe this to be a sign from the Christian god, and he ordered his…

of Religion. They participate in traditions written about in the Book of Common Prayer which was written and produced by Thomas Crammer since then there have countless revisions and renewed versions. They believe in and often recite the Nicene and Apostles creed in services. The Anglican communion has over 80 million members across the world. This splits into 38 different church organizations. Each church organization is under their own archbishop, but ultimately the archbishop of Canterbury is…

Islamic beliefs. Resembling the Five Pillars of Islam, Christianity follows the Nicene Creed. This creed outlines the main beliefs and teachings of Christianity. Shahada or the profession of faith states, “There is no God but God and Muhammad is his prophet.” (Khan Academy, 2016). Both Christianity and Islam share monotheistic views of their divine prophets. “We believe in one God, the Father almighty…” (Nicene Creed, line 1). Even though Christianity is monotheistic, believing in one God, their…

the canons of all the local synods which have received ecumenical acceptance, in Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers 2nd Series, Vol. XIV, general editor Philip Schaff, (Edinburgh: T&T Clark; Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, repr. 1988), online, October, 23, 2014. Pavao, P. (2009, May 1). The Council of Nicaea. Retrieved October 24, 2014, from http://www.christian- history.org/nicea.html Van Eyck, J. (n.d.). Nicaea Creed. Retrieved October 24, 2014, from http://www.earlychurchtexts.com/…

On February 28, 380 A.D, Theodosius released an edict “prescribing a creed that was to be binding on all subjects.” This creed was the Nicene Creed that states belief in “One God… One Lord, Jesus Christ… and the Holy Ghost.” The edict commanded all people “to walk in the way of the religion given by Peter to the Romans.” Theodosius tried to get all of the…

In order to fully delve into the writing of the Procatechesis, one must understand the historical context of the time period that Cyril lived in; which is the fourth century AD. This section of the paper will provide the historical events that happened in the Roman Empire and in the Church during the fourth century. Also, this section of the paper will give a background of Cyril’s life and will give historical context about the city of Jerusalem, which is where Cyril lived. The last part of…

My Personal Worldview A belief in something is what defines your entire outlook on life and the world around you. Phillips, et. al., describe a worldview as, “A world view is the framework of our most basic beliefs that shapes our view of and for the world and is the basis of our decisions and actions” (2008, pg. 8). Everybody has a different “story” in life, therefore we all have a different worldview. What do I believe to be true? Why do I believe it to be true? How does this apply to my…

St.Gregory of Nazianzus was born in 330 and died in 390 (Aquilina, p 173). His father, also Gregory, was originally a member of Hypsistiani religion, and was converted to Christianity by his wife Nonna. Together they had three children, including St. Gregory. Gregory’s father was ordained after the birth of the children, and became bishop of Nazianzus. St. Gregory was well educated; as a child he learned rhetoric in a school in Caesarea of Pontus. During his this time St. Gregory befriended…