The Nicene Creed is a statement of the orthodox faith of the early Christian church that was developed in opposition to heresies that had crept into the church, especially Arianism. These heresies concerned the doctrine of the trinity and the person of Christ. Although similar to the Apostles’ Creed, it is more definite and explicit in its statements on the divinity of Christ and the Holy Spirit. This creed, “settled the question of how Christians can worship one God and also claim that this God is three persons”. It was adopted at the Council of Nicea (A.D. 325) and a revised addition was adopted at the Council of Constantinople (A.D. 381). At the Council of Chalcedon in 451 it was accepted in its present form. The Nicene Creed is one the ecumenical creeds along with the Apostles’ Creed and the Chalcedonian Creed.
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We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father [and the Son], who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Mitch Bedzyk serves as a pastor Emmanuel Community Church, overseeing music and Sunday Classes. He received his Master of Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and works in IT for the NY Office of Mental Health. He and his wife, Sarah, have five children: Kya, Khalli, Oliver, Amelia, and Micah. In his spare time he enjoys reading, coffee, guitar, being an MLS fanatic and playing fantasy soccer.
